I have a void below the main stairway to the 2nd floor. It currently has drywall on both sides. Construction occurred 1986.
I want to remove the gypsum from the narrow hallway side and insert 2, 3 or 4 frameless cabinets. The depth of the cabinets will be 2' limited by width of hallway, height will vary from 2.5' to 6.5' rising with the stairs, overall length will be 6+'. Primary use of all cabinets will be kitchen storage: equipment, supplies and canned goods.
I have yet to take down the rock to expose the stair construction. This is the reason I don't know the actual number of cabinets to be installed; not sure how many studs can safely be (re)moved.
Since the hallway is narrow, the boss wants the cabinet doors to be inset and equal to the existing drywall. Preferably no trim extending into hallway.
Some of the shelves will be stationary, others will be pullout.
Since some of the storage/equipment will be quite heavy I am wondering what the maximum width of 3/4 ply is to avoid long-term sag.
Also, I've seen the plastic chases to finish drywall butting against wood and don't care for the look. Any suggestions on finishing the face with minimal protrusion?