ᐅ Construction of the drywall partition for the washbasin in panel form
Created on: 12 Jan 2025 09:38
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LostWolfGood morning 🙂
I am currently planning the drywall partition for my bathroom.
On this, a washbasin countertop about 2.5m (8 feet) wide will be installed, which will hold a countertop washbasin:

What is the best way to build this drywall partition so that I can securely attach the supports holding the "countertop"?
Are standard 100mm (4 inch) CW studs sufficient if I cover them with a 22mm (7/8 inch) OSB3 board, followed by one layer of drywall? (Washbasin weight approx. 50–70kg (110–154 lbs))
Prefabricated washbasin support elements, like those from Geberit, are less useful here because I can’t make use of their mounted threaded rods.
Unfortunately, a DN40 (1.5 inch) drain pipe from the washbasin to the right exterior wall also needs to be routed through the vertical studs.


I am currently planning the drywall partition for my bathroom.
On this, a washbasin countertop about 2.5m (8 feet) wide will be installed, which will hold a countertop washbasin:
What is the best way to build this drywall partition so that I can securely attach the supports holding the "countertop"?
Are standard 100mm (4 inch) CW studs sufficient if I cover them with a 22mm (7/8 inch) OSB3 board, followed by one layer of drywall? (Washbasin weight approx. 50–70kg (110–154 lbs))
Prefabricated washbasin support elements, like those from Geberit, are less useful here because I can’t make use of their mounted threaded rods.
Unfortunately, a DN40 (1.5 inch) drain pipe from the washbasin to the right exterior wall also needs to be routed through the vertical studs.
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wiltshire12 Jan 2025 09:51Do not attach the boards directly to the drywall panels themselves, but to a frame that supports the drywall. This is easily achieved with a wooden structure (similar to a mounting frame for a wall-hung toilet).
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wiltshire12 Jan 2025 10:13This is how I would build it – but not using glued laminated timber; rather, plain kiln-dried structural timber. This way, it’s more affordable and can be worked with easily.
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hanghaus202312 Jan 2025 10:38This is state of the art. There are no cracks, provided the wood is dry.
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