why did someone write that the studpop is not for plaster walls? Is it or isn't it?
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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 ; )
1232363
The niche is screwed to the studs if you're doing a re-model or new contstruction. Wallboard will go up to the edges of the niche. Add some 100% silicone between the edges of niche and wallboard.
1811546
From what I've read on other sites, you can use it on plaster walls, but you can't use the anchors that come with it.
1494538
My house was built in 1953, so it has plaster and lath walls. It absolutely works on this type of wall. I bought this stud finder because none of the others I've tried worked very well. This one is the best I've found.
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My home was built 1938. I used this magnetic stud but it's just a magnet that finds the metal on the studs. I waved it all over the wall and didn't help me at all. I got it to install a TV on the wall. I ended up driving nails into the plaster to find the studs and then I re- plastered the wall. Planed on painting it anyway .I don't think I'll have much use for it now. It has a level built in and I could use the magnet to retrieve things that fell into tight areas like a bilge in a boat.
1429873
I found these things did not work like they said..they kept popping off the wall...it was a formica finish...
211125
No, because the sides are plastic, and need to be supported by the stud walls.
851979
The answer using topcon screws is right on..If you cheat and use toggle bolts thru plaster only??? MAYBE only MAYBE.. The topcon,s into the concrete are 100%.Again if you can find the strips the wall board is hanging on ?? That would work if your screws don't push the strips off the concrete..IE screw length is critical..
2139344
If it's a highly textured wall such as popcorn, it's not going to work. However, normal smooth drywall is a great surface for these. They are quite sticky.
81811
We live in CA so that was a concern for us as well! We screwed these into the STUD (use a stud finder) and tested them by trying to get the dresser to tip with the weight of an adult. They work great! The person who had the screws snap must have done something very wrong, they said they used them on a shelf which is weird, these are for safety strapping furnature in case of accidental tipping (or a child climbing up) not to support a shelf.
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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.
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I'm not sure I understand the question. How can you hang a wall without studs?The mounting system for this grab bar is designed to grasp the back side of the wall similar to toggle bolts, so you need a pocket or void behind the wall. At one installation point I didn't detect a void and used a lag screw into a stud.
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I am sorry but the cardboard may be too thick to be stick on the wall. This is meant to be standup only.
266153
Yes I tried it on a plaster wall and it did not stick. It fell off within minutes. I ended up buying chalkboard paint instead and that works great.
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Preston, if your plaster walls are in good shape I.E.- not cracking, then skim coating is an option. The only issue I see is that you mentioned that the texturing is only 1/2 way up the wall which means the skin coating will have to cover the textured area then go well into the smooth area to give a level appearance. Use 4-5 thin coats of plaster mud to get the best results. Alternately you might consider an upgrade to drywall but that's another story and probably best left to a contractor. Best of luck!
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Depends on whats behind your plaster, but Due to the number of coats and lathing, a plaster wall tends to be thicker than a drywall wall. I have Drywall with a veneer plaster finish.
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hello i do not know what you have for a wall but i can tell you i had the same problem i did not have any studs to work with but here is what i did.i used several large plastic anchors about6 anchors you can drill into sheet rock or plaster wall.using just 1 stud probably you will not do it i had a 40 inch tv.if u usereally big plastic anchors it will carry a good bit of wheight.and do so safely. believe me it wont fall down as the tvs are not really heavy.i would not use 1 stud as the tv may tilt or come loose.if you can locate at least 2 studs it will be ok.plastic anchors will carry a great deal of weight but use thebigest ones you can buy. what i am trying to tell you forget the studs and go into a flat surface on your wall. it will work have no fear of it falling. hope this helps you tony.