Locate the nearest light switch or power outlet. … Look for dimples in the wall. … Use windows as a guide. … Tap the wall. … Drill a hole. … Fish around with a wire hanger. … Try a stud finder app. … Or just use a stud finder!
How do you test a stud?
Baseboards should be attached to studs and if the spacing of nails is about 16 inches this might be the case. Spot the nails with your eye then knock on the wall directly above the nail location. If the you hear a higher pitch sound above the nails then you’ve likely found a stud.
How do you find a stud without a stud?
- Shine a flashlight at a steep angle against the wall. …
- Examine the baseboard for nails or outlets. …
- Measure 16 inches from the first stud you find to approximate the location of the next one. …
- Drive a small nail into the wall where you believe you have found a stud.
