Installing VJ boards

[denwol]

Hi,

This is my first post so please be patient.
I am wanting to install VJ boards to go about 1050mm up the wall. The panels are MDF panels and are quite cheap. There is old plaster that I am replacing.

I was wondering if I should attach the panels straight to the wall studs(with noggins between the studs) and place the skirts over the panels, installing new plaster above the panels with a decorative wainscot in between.

Or


Should I plaster the whole wall and place the skirts on the plaster with the panels placed above the skirts with the panels attached on top of the plaster.

Thanks in advance

[Claw Hama]

Option 1 sound the best to me, clean and sound method.

[sol381]

best to sit the plaster on top of the panelling not over it.. you would have to get a rebatted midrail to cover if you did. also when you hit a doorway and have to put up some architrave it would be 10mm offset.. vj is only 9mm so almost a perfect match for plasterboard.