Finding studs in a plaster wall
#1
05-10-09, 12:05 PM
Finding studs in a plaster wall
Hey guys I'm trying to hang a 40' flatscreen on a wall in my living room. i have a cheap stud finder that is pretty much useless on my thick walls. Is there a low cost stud finder good enough to penetrate plaster and lath to find my studs? Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated..
#2
05-10-09, 12:41 PM
I have the same problem. Look for an electrical outlet - sometimes you can see which side the stud is on. If not drill very fine pilot holes. (Not too deep)
The rest of the studs will be/should be on 16 inch centers. Patch the holes.
The rest of the studs will be/should be on 16 inch centers. Patch the holes.
#5
05-10-09, 07:25 PM
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Since there are a million little nails in the lathe that hold it to the studs, an ordinary magnet works well to locate the nails. Wherever the lathe is nailed you have a stud.
#6
05-11-09, 02:16 PM
Originally Posted by XSleeper
Since there are a million little nails in the lathe that hold it to the studs, an ordinary magnet works well to locate the nails. Wherever the lathe is nailed you have a stud.
