{"id":436,"date":"2019-12-26T15:01:58","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T15:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/?p=436"},"modified":"2024-05-04T14:27:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T14:27:05","slug":"4-ways-to-locate-a-stud-in-the-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/4-ways-to-locate-a-stud-in-the-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Locate a Stud in the Wall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are plenty of things we need to hang on our walls.\nFrom cabinets and mirrors, to pictures, d\u00e9cor, and more, our walls provide us\nan open canvas to exhibit our unique personalities and trend-setting tastes. However,\nwhat<\/em> you are hanging is really of no concern; how<\/em> you hang it is what\nreally matters. We are talking about wall studs, of course. Whether you are hanging\na mirror or a painting, your best bet is to attach it to a wall stud. Otherwise,\nyou can risk your wall d\u00e9cor falling off, or worse, cracking your drywall. Not\nsure how to locate wall studs? No problem. The task couldn\u2019t be simpler, so\nlong as you have the right knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn the top 4 ways you can find wall\nstuds all on your own, as well as, what to do if your previous attempts at hanging\nstuff on your walls caused some drywall damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2776 Knuckle Taps<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Your first option for located wall studs is to simply use\nyour own fist. Using your knuckles, tap the wall a few times, and then horizontally\nmove over every couple of inches and tap some more. The wall should emit a\nsound that implies hollowness when you tap, until you tap on a stud. When you\ntap on a stud, the sound will change to a more abrupt reverberation, letting\nyou know there is something behind it. This option is a good method when you\nare not equipped with any supplies or tools, but you want to check out the wall\nstud assembly in the moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2777 Rare Earth Magnet<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Metal wall studs are often used in apartments and commercial\nbuildings. To locate them, you can use a rare earth magnet. These magnets are\nincredibly strong and will instantly attract to hidden nails or screws within\nwalls when passed over them. You can purchase these types of magnets online, or\nat your local home improvement store. You might also be able to find them at a nature\nor holistic sciences store. Run the magnet horizontally along the wall until it\nfeels like it is sticking. Once it does, you are likely on top of a metal stud.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2778 Light Switches<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When working with plaster walls, it can be challenging\nfinding wall studs because they throw off the readings of a stud finder device.\nIn this case, you can rely on your light switches. Most often, light switch\nplates are installed inside the first wall stud by the nearest door frame since\nthe box that holds all the electrical wiring needs to be connected to something\nsturdy. Start with one light switch and implement the tap test. You can also\njust remove the light switch plate and look behind the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2779 Stud Finder<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The most common way to locate a wall stud is to use a stud\nfinder. This tool will electronically detect the edge or center of a wall stud.\nYou can purchase these at any local home improvement store, hardware store, or online.\nThey range in size, brand, quality, and more, which means they will also vary\nin price. Expect to pay anywhere between $15 and $45 for a quality stud finder.\nSee our blog, \u201cTop-Rated\nand Recommended Electronic Stud Finders<\/a>\u201d for some suggestions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Got Some Drywall Damages?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Drywall by Renso at 317-269-7319<\/strong> for Indianapolis drywall repair<\/a> and installation service. We are experienced drywall contractors who offer a wide range of residential and commercial drywall service, including repair, replacement, installation, new home construction, metal stud framing, custom drywall texture, grid ceilings, and much more. Call 317-269-7319 to request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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