Beadboard without backing?
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Beadboard without backing?
I'm remodeling a bathroom, replacing walls and ceiling with beadboard. I'm trying to avoid hanging drywall. Is it acceptable to hang 3/8" beadboard 4x8 paneling directly to studs without drywall or other backer behind it? Will I run into problems with the walls appearing flimsy/non-sturdy?
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I can't see why not[as far as being flimsy goes unless the code says you need sheetrock] it is certainly not as flimsy as 3/8 sheetrock which can be put on walls.
I would not put it on the ceiling though. At some point the grooves will be perpendicular to some walls. Don't like the look myself,but it is not my bathroom.
I would not put it on the ceiling though. At some point the grooves will be perpendicular to some walls. Don't like the look myself,but it is not my bathroom.
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Another thing to consider when using 3/8" is the framing spacing. If 2' centers you would definetly need a backer of extra framing. 16" centers is ok for 3/8"
I agree with kona that it would be better to have 3/8" - 1/2" backer [plywood or drywall] behind it.
I agree with kona that it would be better to have 3/8" - 1/2" backer [plywood or drywall] behind it.