Mikepier wrote:
I'm getting ready to sheetrock my kitchen and was wondering if I
should sheetrock the entire wall or just sheetrock up to 36" high,
then put 18" high durock for the backsplash, then continue up with
sheetrock. Can I just rock the entire wall and still put the
backsplash tile on the sheetrock?

Yeah, but durock near the sink and stove in the backsplash area would
be a good idea, since that is where the backsplash is likeliest to get
wet. The materials are pretty cheap, so your call as to if the
difference in labor is worth it. Personally, I'd use the durock the
whole backsplace area, and put the seams where the uppers and countertop
would hide them. That will give the flattest wall and most painless,
best looking tile job.

Don't forget, while you have the walls open, to add blocking at the top
rail level of the base cabinets, and at the upper and lower rail level
for the uppers. Not having to hunt for a stud when placing the cabinets
avoids a lot of cussing.

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