How To Use A Stud Finder To Mount A TV
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Knowing how to use a stud finder to mount a tv is easier than ever. In this video I walk you through the simple steps of finding a stud.
I also give you a very useful tip on how to make finding studs easier than you think.
Studs are vertical supports in our walls. If you want to hang something heavy on the wall it's best to anchor it to one or more studs.
Some things we commonly anchor to studs:
* Wall Mounted TV's
* Shelves
* Mirrors
* Heavy Pictures
* Anything that would break if it fell
Studs are located every 16 inches on center. This means once you find one stud, there will likely be one 16 inches away.
The ability to accurately finding a wall stud is the first step to saving yourself money. This can mean you no longer need to hire a handyman to do something simple.
Once you complete your next home improvement project you will love the way it makes you feel. You will be able to brag to your friends and family that you were able to do something like mount your TV, or hange a beautiful piece of art.
To get the stud finder I use click this link:
Zircon Stud Finder: amzn.to/3rlMGY0
Thanks for watching my video on How To Use A Stud Finder To Mount A TV. Please leave a comment below if you have any questions or would like to mention something.
Happy Woodworking,
Kevin
I'm a lifelong knucklehead when it comes to handyman work, but this educated me a great deal. Thank you.
Glad to help
I second this. This made it way less complicated. Thanks!
You are phenomenal at explaining things.... I wish you were my law professor.
I have seen several other videos on finding studs. Yours is in line with others and clear and precise. Well done and thumbs up
Bravo! And thank you. I was beginning to think me or my stud finder was broken
I like how I understood what you were showing us, and how down to earth you seem in the video. Thanks!
I'm glad you feel this way. Thank you for the comment!
This is a a good one! Easy to understand! Thank YOU
Great job. Just what I needed great job
Thanks for the excellent and clear information
Thanks for the info! Great tips!
This was super helpful! Thank you!
Thank you, that was helpful.
Thank you, your video was very informative.
Thank you, very helpful tips!
I'm happy to help
Very helpful! Thanks!
Outstanding, thank you.
Very informative! Thank you!
I'm glad I was able to help!
Thanks me and my mom needed this explained
Thank you so much
Very good, thanks. Peace be unto you.
Damn dude this is really helpful. Big thanks
good job . Thank you
Thank you for the step by step details. You were very helpful.
I'm glad it helped
Thank you
Thank you!!
Great video best one so far
Did anyone remember that one scene from the George Lopez show where he was fixing something and he picks up a stud finder and then while it's beeping he puts it on his chest it says it's been found
Yes I remember that and never was able to forget it, everytime I hear stud finder I remember him lmao
FTP George Lopez is no friend of his own people. He's a hater
bomb lesson. thumbs up!!!!!
Nice sharing
Helpful video
Thank you for sharing
Hey Kev, thanks for demistifying, how uh stud-finder works. I really like your tips. Small drill bit, if wood comes out, you know you've hit a stud. Go between 2 marks, left and right, and you even showed how to find a stud, without a stufld finder. Pretty cool, Kev. Thanks ( :
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Thanks for the positive feedback Chris. I really appreciated it!!!
Thanks for the positive feedback Chris. I really appreciated it!!!
Yessss thank you 🙏🏾
Thank you!
Your so welcome! I'm glad my video helped you.
Very informative
Great video
Great tip about the electric plug!!! I never thought about that. I am a female DIY
Thanks
nice thank you
Thank you.I want stud finder.
Perfect
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Thank u ❤❤❤
16 inches was key
Thank you, very helpful
thanks
You are welcome. I'm glad I could help! 🙂
Instead of using a drill bit to test the 2x4, I would use a very thin nail and gently hammer it in. One in the middle and one each about half an inch on either side.
Great idea
Very good video! :D
Thank you for the comment!
well explained. bless u.
Legend
Grwar video, thanks
Would this stud finder also work through shiplap? I just purchased one and installing a ductless AC unit on my shiplap wall and have little room for error.
Good advice, what kind of stud finder are you using
It's a zircon brand stud finder. You can check it out at this link: amzn.to/3rlMGY0
Plus I put links in the description of all my videos for the tools or products I use.
This type of finder will also locate water pipes,be sure none there or ya might get a SUPRISE,lol
Hello, I have a question about stud finders. I live in a different country so I’m not quite sure if the 16 inch rule applies. Can the Stud finder know whether there’s a stud, pipe, or electrical wire behind the wall? Otherwise, what’s a good way to know what’s behind the wall in order to not break something important behind it?
I am not sure what the regulations are in your country. There are studfinders that are capable of telling if there are different types of materials inside a wall. They also make studfinders that can distinguish if there is a metal vs wood stud. I recommend getting one of these.
What about when you use this and the 1st 2 holes are to some sort of metal?
are you in a building that might have metal studs? they are typically used in industrial type buildings, like offices, etc. You would want to use sheet metal screws if this is the case. they make some with drill bits on the tip of the screws.
Hi Kev, what's the brand of your stud finder.? Or any best brand you can recommend?
It's a zircon brand stud finder. You can check it out at this link: amzn.to/3rlMGY0
Plus I put links in the description of all my videos for the tools or products I use.
I feel scared. I may be catching on slow but am I drilling my screw in between the marks where my stud finder beeped as you did I. The video? I do t want to get electrocuted. I know I should just hire a pro but I can’t afford that every time
Sorry for this dumb question, but if I’m drilling something onto my wall, do I drill into the stud or on sides where it’s hollow?
That's a good question. The goal of finding a stud is so we can drill into them. This will allow a better hold on your screw. If there is no stud where you want to put a screw you can use an anchor.
@@woodworkfamily9787 thank you so much for taking your time to answer and upload this quality!
is this only applicable to dry walls or i can use it to find wires or metal pipes inside brick walls ?
The stud finder in this video won't work on a brick wall because it is too dense. In fact exterior walls have too many layers for them to work. I'm not sure if there are any that are designed for these walls.
I'm putting bords up on a wall. Sometimes I miss my mark. If you got more than one bord going up, what is my best approach in finding the stud?
I'm not sure exactly what you mean by you are putting boards up on your wall. Is it something like ship lap where there are a lot of horizontal boards being attached to a wall? I would find the studs first and then make a vertical mark with a level to be able to see the studs as you work. You may want to drill pilot holes to be sure first, and do this in at least three locations for each stud (top, middle, bottom).
I think I found the stud because it was harder to drill into the wall. Can you give me feedback it’s also over the outlet
That's one way to tell. Another is if you look at the tip of the drill bit and there is a little wood in the grooves.
What size bit did you use?
The size depends on the screw you will be using. You want the bit to be the thickness of the shaft of the screw without the threads. You will be clearing out the wood for the screw to go in, but you still want the threads to grip the stud.
I’d vote for you to be president.
Thanks for demonstration but the the stud is doing whatever it wants to bad
i might sound like an idiot, y cant i just drill something on the wall will it collapse if its not on the stud?
If you want to hang something like a picture they make hangers that don't need a stud. Here is a link so you can see what I mean amzn.to/3QoQbZJ (you may need to paste it in the browser). But if you want to hang something heavier like a tv wall mount then finding a stud is required or else it will fall off the wall. This is a good question, thank you for it!
Never drill holes you do not need, doing so can weaken the integrity of the sheetrock
That's a great point. Plus the extra holes can look ugly too.
I have dry wall
What is the difference between the setting deep scan and stud scan
With the "stud scan" setting we are scanning for studs behind drywall. This is typically 1/2" to 3/4" thick. With "stud deep scan" we are able to scan for studs up to 1-1/2" deep. This could be behind other surfaces (not wood). I'm thinking maybe a soundproofing for a music studio.
You look like Josh from drake and Josh
Anytime a someone brings a 'stud' finder around me, the damn thing keeps going off. They seem to be finding the wrong kind of 'stud'.
Kevin needs to shave 🪒
Stud finder is the lazy way. Knock on wall to find a stud
Shave your eyebrows bro
This guy is the biggest rookie alive
Very helpful thanks!
Thank you
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching!!
Thanks
Thank you!
You are very welcome Karen. I'm glad you got value from this video!