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Hanging a mirror or shelves? Attaching heavy furniture to the wall with earthquake cables? You will first need to locate the studs. Studs are typically set 16 or 24 inches on center. Find one and you can measure off it to locate others. There are, of course, exceptions to this rule (e.g., in older buildings the spacing is more likely to be irregular), so if you measure to find an adjoining stud, look for other indications that it really is where you think it is. Take the time you need to accurately assess the situation. Control the urge to just start nailing in the wall where you want to hang something, when you're actually uncertain about where the studs are located. The trial and error method should be your last resort, as you'll probably end up with multiple unsightly holes in your wall that you will need to go back and fill. Use a stud finder An electronic stud finder is a fast and accurate way to locate wood studs. This tool works by detecting changes in density. Run it over your wall, and it gives an indication (with a light or sound) when it is directly over a stud. A magnetic stud finder locates metal studs, as well as nails and screws attached to wood studs. Time-tested low tech methods Look for signs associated with stud location:
- Hardware Hotline May, 2000
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