Finding studs in lath and plaster wall: Does anyone have any good suggestions for finding the studs in a lath and plaster wall?
1723125
I had good success with a magnet and some yarn. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/636285/cheapest_stud_finder/ Once you get a "hit" make sure to go up and down at the same level (and left and right 16" ) to make sure you really have a stud
1653642
To find a stud, you would need a stud finder, as tapping the walls is often inconclusive. If you don't have a stud finder, decide where you want the mirror, and then drill a hole with the smallest drill bit you have, to see if there is a stud behind the wall there. If not, you will need to use good wall anchors, and not the ones that come with the mirror. I used the ones that look like fat plastic screws, which are easy to put in once you drill the appropriate sized hole.
888642
Yes it does. They look really good as well. My only suggestion would be if you have and kids or pets that might pull on the curtains, use better drywall anchors. Finding studs right where you want them is tough, but you can find the nice screw in anchors that snap open when you put the screw in. They are far better and stronger than the drill and hammer in type.
258836
I used two screws into my plaster wall, but I'm pretty sure I could have used nails. As long as you don't plan on physically hanging from it, you'll be good.
1694639
The studpop was designed to work on any kind of wall. Sheetrock, plaster, lath and plaster, tile. That's the guarantee. If it doesn't appear to be working then it's either defective or you're not using it right. In either case contact the company and they'll figure it out. Being a new company with a very new product, they are very eager to please ; )
1211055
I do not have plaster walls, but did live in a house with plasster walls. These magnets are very very strong and really should work. I could not believe how strong they were and how they outshined anything else I have tried. The bottom line is, yes I believe they will work. Just remember to move the unit slowly and follow the instructions. PS)I just orderd the additional magnet package.
1037415
You can see studs behind plasterboard, but not very well and there has to be some heat difference. IE if the outside wall has been heated by the sun. If you want to locate studs to fix into, a good quality ultrasonic stud detector will be easier to use and more accurate. My E4 does not show wiring or pipes or anything that is not in contact with the plasterboard.
1620444
Worked for me. I try to use a stud finder when I install baseboard and hit studs with the nails.
61594
No. You need to be careful with pipes, if the stud finder reveals a strange looking layout (studs/joists not 16" or 24" on center) it's wise to check the studs with a hammer and nail (a pipe will feel very much different from wood). It is always a good idea to be careful when nailing into a wall that is shared with a bathroom.
1494543
I used it with plaster and lathe walls. It is able to find nails quite deep in the wall so it is fit for this purpose.
1885040
We screwed ours into the wall. I think you are supposed to screw it into the wall. We put wall anchors in for even better hold when a stud was not an option. They worked wonderfully for us!!
510894
I had my contractor put it up since I was remodeling my kitchen. He used drywall anchors (such as molly bolts, etc.) on one and on the other he put it into the studs.
680491
Yes behind plaster up to 3/4 inch and no stud finder detects wires. It detects studs. What you need is xray vision for detecting wires
1581697
I used a drill to drive the screws into the wall studs. I'm too lazy to twist them in by hand. You don't need a drill, but it speeds things up.
1494537
For the most part this will work with lath and plaster. It does a pretty good job of recognizing the nails holding the laths to the studs. It works on my walls pretty consistently. When you do get a positive beep, you really need to verify it up and down the wall though, to make sure its actually on a stud, and not just some random piece of metal behind. Also, since it is detecting metal, and utilizes a pretty powerful magnet, it is pretty much useless in some areas with metal. In my house, I have a whole 4x8 section of wall behind the shower that it shows a false positive over the entire thing, I'm assuming because of plumbing. For the most part this will work with lath and plaster. It does a pretty good job of recognizing the nails holding the laths to the studs. It works on my walls pretty consistently. When you do get a positive beep, you really need to verify it up and down the wall though, to make sure its actually on a stud, and not just some random piece of metal behind. Also, since it is detecting metal, and utilizes a pretty powerful magnet, it is pretty much useless in some areas with metal. In my house, I have a whole 4x8 section of wall behind the shower that it shows a false positive over the entire... » Read More For the most part this will work with lath and plaster. It does a pretty good job of recognizing the nails holding the laths to the studs. It works on my walls pretty consistently. When you do get a positive beep, you really need to verify it up and down the wall though, to make sure its actually on a stud, and not just some random piece of metal behind. Also, since it is detecting metal, and utilizes a pretty powerful magnet, it is pretty much useless in some areas with metal. In my house, I have a whole 4x8 section of wall behind the shower that it shows a false positive over the entire thing, I'm assuming because of plumbing. « Show Less
1963327
I have not installed mine yet but according to the instructions there are appropriately space holes already on the back of the unit for mounting to wall studs. You need to supply your own lag screws for that though.
2085885
Yes. My grandpa was a master carpenter and I remember that he once mounted something on brick for us. I don't think he even had to find a stud, he just drilled holes into the brick, inserted those plastic reinforcement thingies, are those these "anchors" everyone keeps mentioning? Anyway, these provide a surface screws can bite into, and screwed whatever it was onto the wall that way! :-) You will most likely need a masonry bit for your drill to drill the holes. Sounds like you'll have a cool looking set-up when you are finished! Good luck! :-)