How do i find the studs in a plasterboard wall after its been wallpaperd, cause i need to put a tv bracket up?

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posted by Steve Bright

10/03/2009

How do i find the studs in a plasterboard wall after its been wallpaperd, cause i need to put a tv bracket up?

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Hi steve,you can buy a stud finder in most diy stores,or there should be a 2by2 at a corner and then every 18inch, drill smallest of holes where it wont be seen you will know if you hit the timber, hope this helps you out, Des.

Answered by Keedans Roofing & Building Maintenance - 12/03/2009

If you do not have a sort of metal detector, which would locate the screws that attach the board to the stud. Then the best way would be to tap the wall with your knuckles, it will sound denser where the studs are and hollow where not. Then to locate the centre of the stud, just hammer a long panel pin into the wall a few millimetres apart, you will know when you reach the stud. EASY EH ?

Answered by Newsome Plastering - 12/03/2009

Hi steve get a stud finder from a hardware store, or you could try measuring from the corner of the wall at 400 centers and then make a small hole with a nail and you should find the stud around this area if the wall has been constructed correctly.

Answered by Rodan Construction - 13/03/2009

if the wall is timber there will be a 2by2 in the corner from this your timber uprights should be set at 400mm centres' hammer a small nail into the wall to confirm, you may also use a coin to gently tap the wall to confirm location. Regards Built4life

Answered by Patrick Maguire - 14/03/2009

I would suggest that you use a stud detector, you can buy them from any DIY shop and it should cost you about £15. They detect wood, metal, cables etc. hope that helps richard

Answered by Marriott Electrical Services - 15/03/2009