Can I move a studwall

Yes is possible but i think no one would take this job because, from start it will be problem to get them down without damaging the plasterboard. I think not possible to reuse boards and final effect will be not satisfied. Definitely not good idea. If You wanna safe money watch 2 movie in YT about it and do it alone that's is the cheapest solution. Don't struggle tradesman to quote That they will refuse.Regards Damian

You can use the timber or metal framework behind the plasterboard, but unfortunately, you won't be able to reuse the plasterboard itself. It will either be screwed or nailed, and the screw or nail heads covered in plaster. To get the board off will require damaging it to the extent they will be unusable.

Hi there!, yes it would be possible but it all depends how damaged the boards would be when you unscrew them all and try re-using them! And how damaged the exsisting walls and ceiling would get once the wooden studs have been removed would determine how much making food there would be. Hope this helps!

If its been screwed on yes you can.

If the plasterboard is not plastered then fine. If it’s already been skimmed then I would recommend new board and skim

No, there is now way this can be done, without damaging the plaster and plasterboard.

If its not been skimmed then yes

Hi no chance reuse plasterboards only possible reuse the wood timber rest must be new

Yes you can remove a stud wall because it won’t be a load bearing wall. When you remove the plasterboards they will get damaged so if you wanted to reuse them I would recommend buying new boards which would cut down on the time and effort you would spend making good old boards plus new boards are not particularly expensive.

I don't think you will be able to remove it intact. Also, after a while, the plasterboard tends to not accept the decoration in a good way. Better to start fresh.

Unfortunately. No.

in short no. because you would need to take the existing plasterboard off to expose the frame of the partition so you can change its position which would damage the existing plasterboard.

Yes as long it hasn't been plastered already if that is the case then you need to buy new materials

It's possible but highly unlikely the plasterboard would survive the stress of being pulled off to reuse

Really not something I would do.

I would recommend new plaster board but it is possible to reuse if done extremely carefully

The answer to that is it probably not even worth attempting,a stud wall has various fixing points in the timber usually screwed in place into the ceiling,walls & floor , you would need to cut sections of the plasterboard out to do this , you may also have electrical cables or pipe work in the wall which May also cause problems, it would cost more in labour to do this & the end product wouldn’t be as pleasing on the eye . Better in my opinion to remove & start again, you could re-use the timbers but again more labour involved.

Yes you can move a stud wall but no you can’t reuse material s as the plaster is already applied and would be impossible to find fixings ! If it’s just a plasterboard wall then yes you could reuse the plasterboard if it’s screwed not nailed and re use the timbers or metal stud ! But it’s very rare this sort of work is carried out

Hi, Yes, that would be fine. As long as the Plasterboard is in sound condition you can use it again. Be sure not to use the old screw holes as generally by removing the Plasterboard those holes would now be weakened which could result in the Plasterboard letting go of the stud. Regards. Trystan

Hi I would replace the board it be too much hassle trying to keep the board in good condition when taking it off , but it’s up to you if you want to save a few quid then give it a go .good luck

you will need new boards and plastering again. many regards Keith

I personally wouldn't bother it will probably damage getting it off.

Yes

I’m afraid that just wouldn’t work

no, it could potentially crack over time if the gaps are to big. and the quality wouldnt be up to standard. new board would be recomended other wise i wouldnt do the job.

In my opinion if the stud wall was say a new build and the joiner may have put the wall up in the wrong place you may be able to remove the plaster boards (carefully) so long as the boards haven’t been tape & jointed. And been boarded by someone who does this for a living. If the boards have been filled ready for skimming or skimmed then unfortunately you will need to have it re-boarded hope this helps .

If you can get it off in one piece I don't see why not

No. If it’s already plastered you will struggle to find any screws to remove it firstly then trying to move it without damaging it will be near impossible. You would be much better replacing the plasterboard re use the timber and tape and joint it yourself to avoid needing a plasterer to keep costs down

Sounds like a nightmare! I wouldn’t advise it. Anything is possible though. This service is normally done if you happen to have genuine banksy art on your wall.

No you would need new plasterboard and either tape and joint or plaster again

The time and effort to reuse the original boards would certainly be a challenge. Would be easier to just buy new boards and do the work properly.

You can move a stud wall. But if the board has been plastered, then no it can not be re-used.

Well , to reuse the plasterboard I will not do that , the stud wall needs to be fitted with standard, insulation , new plasterboard, skimming .

I wouldn’t as it breaks in pieces ,so I would use new plasterboards

Yes you can remove it and reuse the plasterboard... Just cut along the edges with a reciprocating saw, remove it and glue it down in new location, you can use silicone. In this way you don't have to paint too as is already painted

It really wouldn't be wise to. As plasterboard is like any product has a life span. It does became brittle when moisture getting in it. I.e. you add paint to it over the years. When taping or plastering again you add moisture. The plaster or tape won't adhere to it as good. I would strongly advise not to use old plasterboard even if you manage to save some. But entirely up to you.. It will be far better job using new where possible.

If the wall hasn't been plastered or tape and jointed yes you can reuse the plasterboard.as Long as there is no damage to the boards.

Not really no

Yes if your careful Lots of pva and re skim

You can as long as the plasterboard are not damaged I would recommend using new boards

Yes, providing screw's were used to erect wall

There’s no problem moving a stud wall but reusing the plasterboard may not be a good idea but if it’s been put up with screws and not nails you may have a chance

Hi there, Unfortunately I just don’t see that that would be feasible. The boards should be well fixed with dry wall screws, (or nails if it’s an older build.) They will also be taped along all the joints and internal corners. Even if somehow you could pop the boards off with out destroying them, the amount of damage you would have to repair would take longer than just putting new boards on. If you are doing it yourself to save cost you could use the dry lining method. Basically get it all re boarded neatly, with tapered edge plaster boards. 8x4 boards are only roughly £10 each, scrim tape all joins and buy a bag of easy fill. Use a flexible spatula and fill all the screw holes and the taped areas. Sand it down and paint 👍🏻 I would pay to get it plastered personally it’s much more hard wearing in the long term. Hope this helps.

Hi. •Reusing Plasterboard. If the partition has not long been installed and not yet finished then yes, you will be able to take the boards off, move the partition, and reuse the boards. If the partition walls have been finished- plastered or taped- you will find it very difficult to locate the fixing screws to remove the Plasterboard. Therefore, you will need new Plasterboard for the new partition. Remember to check that the partition isn't load being before removing!! Hope this helps.

I doubt it very much. There are some things that might reduce the remedial work though. Is it fairly new ? IIs there any coving ? Is it already skimmed or taped and filled ? If the former, no chance , because even if you know the exact position of the joints, all the screwheads will pop with movement and the stud anchors won't be accessible until the boards come off. The joints to ceiling and adjacent walls will need repaired. If there are any electrics or hidden plumbing , they will add to the complexity of a clean move. If its likely that it was drywall screws and if you can find every one of those after removing skirtings . If you can cut the drywall joints cleanly.. If it's a timber stud and you can access all the fixings easily without splintering the wood. Some can be quite deep or at awkward angles. When the stud comes away there will be filling the jointed area where it attached to walls and ceiling not forgetting the flooring might be an issue. Even then, if the board survives dismantling and the studwork is reassembled exactly the same you have to use new screw positions or they won't hold the board. Joints must be retaped and to ceiling and walls. Old screw positions filled and skirtings repositioned. What about a Sawzall along top, bottom and wall joints( not recommending at all) and just edging it along a couple of inches ? How would you reattach the stud to ceiling, floor and adjacent walls without removing the boards. Still got to repair where it moved from and joint any internal corners. Sawzall damage to former ceiling and wall position and likely the stud itself. There are so many potentially different situations that somewhere money could be saved but at some point to get a properly fixed stud without electrics or plumbing from A to B is going to involve damage and reinstatement to detach it from A and reattach it to B . And remedial plastering at both points

You can’t possibly re use the same gyprock after tearing it down maybe use stud partition and buy new boards

No, you'll need a new plasterboard.

Not really new to do fresh

I wouldn't advise it especially if the wall was plastered previously

NO

You can reuse the plasterboard. Just be careful where you store this while you’re doing the project as plasterboard can bend and worp. I would recommend to use new plasterboard if you can afford too.

No

Any stripping down of old plasterboard I would always replace new boards and skim As old boards it's like anything old, will need replacing .

Not really, due to the fixings for the wall being internal. Removing the boards to remove the fixings would create to much damage to the boards.

You can move a stud wall but if plaster board is already plastered you won’t be able to re-use it

The short answer is no I don't believe you would be able to remove the plaster board without damaging it .it would be so much easier to just buy new plaster board.

Personally I wouldn't, got to way up the time and cost in trying to repair old board when it would be quicker to put new on and skim and it would look better. Just my personal approach.

As a tradesman for 30 years I think I’d struggle to remove the plasterboard without causing an amount of damage that you could repair successfully and be happy with the finish,unless you’re putting on a very thick anyglipta type of wall paper afterwards.

No buy new,

This would depend on how long the plasterboard as been up the stud wall and not already having a skim coat on it...generally I would advise new plasterboard and only use the off cuts for patching in...

Very very doubtful Just buy a new board / boards

In my opinion, it wouldn’t be worth trying to salvage the materials. They’ll be damaged as part of the removal/repositioning of the stud wall and for the quality of the overall job, it would be far better to install new board and have it freshly skimmed. You could insulate and board the wall yourself to reduce the cost if that’s a factor.

Depends how it comes off, personally I’d use fresh plasterboard

you can move stud wall but if plasterboard has been plastered , need new plasterboard

No you can not reuse plasterboard as it has been plaster on you would have to get new plasterboard

Probably not, you would cause so much damage too boards during the removal that any repairs if you are able too remove a decent size of board would not be cost effective too repair,

This is something you can do but I would not recommend..

No!

Just buy new. Saves time and makes for a better job in the long run.

You can move the stud frame if you really wanted to but you can end up spending more money or damaging the materials. If the plasterboard has been skimmed I highly recommend getting new boards !

Hi you possibly can but most times the plasterboard gets damaged and secure the boards you need to relocate the fixing positions so you have a secure board. But that will leave the old holes needing attention . If the board was fixed with nails it definitely Will damage the boards more do than screws

No try and you’ll find out the reason why

Hi depends on weather the boards have been plaster if they have then no The studs would be fine to re use

No you would have to fit new plasterboard

If it has been plastered then no you won’t be able to reuse , you would probably be better just buying new boards, you would probably be the same money trying to patch up the old with tapes /filler etc

It is possible, however, if you are getting someone else to do the work it will be cheaper to replace the plasterboard.

Impossable

Well while it probably is possible, I wouldn't start the job without having the funds to purchase new boards. If the wall is skimmed or taped, the removal of the boards is going to be hard to remove without damage. Also if the fixings are nails then even harder, there is certainly going to be damage. If the boards are old and brittle then the risk of damage if even higher. Right lets say you have managed to remove the boards and stud, then you have managed to refix the boards without too much damage. Then the next job is to retape or pva and skim the wall, don't forget to tape the joints or any damage before the reskim. Good luck. John.

If the stud wall has been plastered then it will be impossible to use the plasterboard again , hope this helps

If it’s an old partition, you’ve got no chance of using the plasterboard again. But recycle the timber by all means. Hope this helps

It is possible but not recommended if the board cover the hole area without cutting the board it makes sense but if you reuse and have to use several cuts you will have the joint area not scrummed so not simple to just fine fill as it will always crack I would buy new and replaster easier scrim joints decorate job done

Not possible to reuse plasterboard. But the wood can be used again.

The plaster board would be spent in its purpose. A few sheets of plasterboard are not expensive. Plasterboard only has so much elasticity and when you pull it down this will become evident.

It would be very difficult and I would not advise . I can get plaster board for £8 per board not too expensive to replace . Thanks, Connor Swords

Not good practice. I'd rather pay for the plasterboard myself walk away knowing I'd done a good job.

The original stud wall can be reused. However, it will be more cost effective to simply replace the original sheets. I would definitely advise against using the sheets again, as the integrity of the sheets will have gone!

The answer is simple no

I would not even consider option use new boards for what they cost if you try and cut corners it will come back and bit you in the arse

No I wouldn't ever do that

In most cases this isn't a done thing usually you would just replace the old plasterboard with NEW,bearing in mind does the old plasterboard coming off have paper or previously been plastered over in this case no chance in my opinion as when you start removing old plasterboard it breaks up n crumbles ,it would make sense for the extra bit of not to expensive cost to just get new plasterboard would also be easier to cut if nessacasery and fix back to your new framework hope this helps

I would never use the same plasterboard.

Not advisable, it would be hassle than it's worth. The end result would be shocking if the boards are already skimmed. However if the boards are not skimmed already then it's possible

You could reuse the board if it isn’t damaged, as long as it’s all flat to be able to skim or paper it I would say

Never. Get down b&q and get small new plasterboard. Get the 1800 x 900 as there small and easy to use .either 9.5 m or 12.5 thickness and some drywall screws. 30 to 40 m will be fine .

if the wall is already plastered and it's an old stud wall it's a definite no! also if it's been plastered you will do too much damage to the plasterboard by getting it off. The only way that you could do it if it had already been plaster boarded with new class to board screwed but yet not plastered then you could unscrew the plasterboard nails and remove the plasterboard without too much damage and then reuse otherwise old plaster work stud work no no no

It is possible in theory, however I would not advise it. Especially not if it has already been plastered? It will affect the overall quality of the work, and for the price of a couple of sheets of plasterboard, it would be better off just to do a nice job from the beginning rather than try to patch up holes et cetera.

If its been plastered ,no chance , but if its just plaster board and no skim. Then you may have a chance .

No, never reuse plasterboard that's been used. That's a no-no if it has already been plastered over just buy new

As a experienced plasterer I would advise not to

Cutting corners to save a few quid rather than buy new boards will cost more in the long run because the job would look terrible. You could more than likely re use the timbers but not the plaster board.

Yes,is possible

Only if it hasn’t been plastered on.

You can move stud wall but you would also have to see if it supporting above ie ceiling joists ect You could only reuse plaster board if it hasn't been skimed over Thus wouldn't be cost effective for you as the client or the tradesman

It would be a bad idea as there would be so much more work making good the damaged areas. New board is always the best way it will have so much more strength as well.

You can move the stud wall but not the plasterboard i m afraid

You can try & re use boards but not much chance!not worth the problems.remove boards & dispose of.move stud wall & reboard with new.

Certainly would not re use plasterboard

Would not recommend it,appreciate it would save money but you would never get boards unscrewed if it has been plastered and would just be a total mess.you can reuse stud work but new boards and plastered only way to go.

No, it will not be possible

Yes u can move a stud wall but can't reuse plasterboard

The only way you can reuse the plaster board is if the board hasn't been plastered if so then no.

Quite simply no its the answer. The old board would become weak, fragile after its been moved. Using old boards is dangerous to health, no clear fixing points to see. I would insist new plaster board was used for safety reasons keeping all work safe and sound.

Hello there Yes ,we can move the stud wall.But use the same plasterboard sound kind of impossible.The old boards will be damaged by moving the stud its not right and safety to use them again. Thanks

You may be able to reuse the stud frame but you would need new plasterboard

Absolutely no way. For what it costs you are much better off replacing. You will not get a decent enough piece to put back on anyway. You could salvage the timber but plasterboard you must replace.

Definitely not

If the original plasterboard is screwed into place it will be fairly straightforward to undo the screws And reuse the boards.

Personally I would rather not use damaged plasterboard It takes time to remove it and you have to re fix it not using the same holes and may weaken the strength of the board

If the walls skimmed then you need new plasterboard. If just screw then it can be moved

To be fair unless the boards are very good I wouldn’t

No

If the plasterboard has been skimmed it wold not possible to reuse only commercial partitioning such as comfort system and aptom system and systems a like. So the answer is no

Definitely not worth the hassle!!!

Hi yes it's possible, but the existing plaster board will need to be removed and any wires will need to be removed or rerouted

If the boards are in good condition and not skimmed should be fine but probably not worth the hassle.

Hi there!, yes it would be possible but it all depends how damaged the boards would be when you unscrew them all and try re-using them! And how damaged the exsisting walls and ceiling would get once the wooden studs have been removed would determine how much making food there would be.

Not something I would recommend as This can’t be done without damaging the plasterboard.

don't think you will be able to remove it intact. Also, after a while, the plasterboard tends to not accept the decoration in a good way

Yes it is possible to deconstruct a studwall and reuse the timber if it is in good condition, however it is not possible to reuse the plasterboard.

Hi Yes it's possible however it's highly unlikely that you'd manage to take them all off without any damage. Not worth the effort as it would take more time patching up afterwards and the finish wouldn't be as good.

Yes this can be done but proper job would be to take the stood wall and re do it in the other position which u want it located