Finding studs in popcorn textured walls

[Robertt]

Just check at 16” 18” and 22” and one of those is probably your best bet for spacing.

Find one then the closest left or right on that wall. Use a stud finder or a strong magnet on a 18"string to find a nail. Slide back and forth finding a nail head. Spacing should be the same across that wall. Normally 16" to as much as 24".

Removing a light or outlet plate to find the first one is a great start.

[Philip-TX]

Just check at 16” 18” and 22” and one of those is probably your best bet for spacing.

Go into the attic and check the spacing of joists

[texan16]

Stud finder (with good battery) should work for you. Like already mentioned, pop the cover off the closest light switch or electrical outlet and see which side the stud is on and measure your 16" from it. Verify with the stud finder.

[cj7zrcool]

Just check at 16” 18” and 22” and one of those is probably your best bet for spacing.

Studs should be 16"on-center, joists could be 16", 19.2", or 24" OC.

Go into the attic and check the spacing of joists

Joist spacing doesn't necessarily = stud spacing.

[krisw]

Old house won’t necessarily have them on 16” centers either.

[wes122984]

measure and tap a brad nail into it, will know quick and it wont leave a mark.

[3ChordTruth]

Use the stud finder. I alway drill a small hole to confirm or to find the edges. With a tiny drill bit, you barely will see it if it’s not on a stud.


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Drill a small bit or hammer small finish nail just above baseboard trim to confirm edges of stud. Then a dab of caulk covers any hole if needed.

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[Philip-TX]

Studs should be 16"on-center, joists could be 16", 19.2", or 24" OC.



Joist spacing doesn't necessarily = stud spacing.

My bad, He said "popcorn" so I was thinking ceiling.