Finding Wall Studs Behind Tile

How to find a stud in the wall.

Finding wall studs behind tile. Watch this video to find out more. We do not recommend the use of basic studsensor models with only stud scan or deepscan modes to locate studs behind tiled walls. When it comes to porcelain or ceramic tiles finding studs is a whole different ballpark. Stud location is an issue if you.

How to find studs behind tile walls. Use a special deep sensor stud finder than can go through tile. Tile provides an attractive bathroom or kitchen wall covering since it is both waterproof and durable but finding the studs behind the tile can prove difficult. Since then i was asked about tile ceiling concrete applications.

Locating a stud behind drywall is relatively easy. No two tile walls are alike. Zircon tip minute 16 why is it difficult finding studs behind tile. How would you like to be able to find a stud in a plaster wall drywall wall easily and every time without an expensive stud finder.

Multiscanner models with metal scan mode may help to identify the pattern of nails or screws attaching the lath or sheetrock to the wall beneath the tile. I have been to successfully use this against all 3. Aging in place article how to drill into tile video. All conventional stud finders from the best down to the worst do a more or less good job of finding studs behind drywall.

Let s look at how to find a wall stud using three conventional methods then l ll explain my foolproof method of how to find a stud in the wall without a stud finder. But finding a stud behind ceramic or porcelain tile is a different matter. To find the location of wall studs behind a tile wall in a bathroom. Use a standard stud finder above the tile and plumb down from it.