Installing Wainscoat (wall paneling)

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» jlsst190 - wainscoat paneling

I have totally gutted my bathroom and will be installing wainscoting. The question I have is it necessary to have dry wall behind the paneling.

Or can the wainscot be applied directly to the studs, and the dry wall just above the wainscot?

Thanks for your help!

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