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Are you trying to hang something up on a plaster wall, but want to make sure it stays put? While you can attach lighter objects to the wooden slats, heavy TVs or decor need a sturdy stud for a base. Even though plaster walls are a little too thick for standard stud finders to work, there are still other easy ways to locate a stud in your wall. Keep reading for everything you need to know about finding a stud so you can hang your items securely!
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- If you can’t find any studs to use to hang up lighter objects, like pictures or art, then you can use wall anchors instead.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/1991/02/03/nyregion/home-clinic-locating-hard-to-find-wall-studs.html
- ↑ https://youtu.be/5q6dPqGZn1Y?t=66
- ↑ https://upgradedhome.com/how-to-find-studs-in-plaster-walls/
- ↑ https://upgradedhome.com/how-to-find-studs-in-plaster-walls/
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/1991/02/03/nyregion/home-clinic-locating-hard-to-find-wall-studs.html
- ↑ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-04-15-re-1879-story.html
- ↑ https://youtu.be/5q6dPqGZn1Y?t=110
- ↑ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-04-15-re-1879-story.html
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/furniture/how-to-anchor-furniture-to-help-prevent-tip-overs-a4328328212/
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