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With a stud finder, most studs are on 16 inch center so measure from an outside corner 16 and you should be close. Look for dimples where nails are not completely covered or have popped the finish. Sheetrocked wall, you can tap on the wall and it will sound more solid over the stud.
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How can you find the wall stud without a stud finder?
Answer By putting your ear to the wall : A wall is a collection of studs (usually sized 2x4 or 2x6) equally spaced (usually 16 in. or 24 in. on center) and sandwiched between top and bottom plates. : If you start from the corner, you can measure 16" or 24" and hope that you find a stud. You can hit the wall, and where it sounds more hallow, no stud exists where the sound is higher, there is a stud. But if you can't tell a difference, then measuring could be your only bet.
How do you fasten a stud wall to a cinder block wall?
In commercial building the exterior block wall is used as a finished surface. If you have electrical or plumbing needs you can build a stud wall next to the CMU wall. You really don't need to secure it to the Cmu wall as long as there is an adjoining wall to support it or ceiling joists.
Should NM or armored cable be installed in a wall stud and at least how far from the front edge of it?
Yes and half the stud width.
What is a Jack stud?
A post in which it holds the jacks against / within the wall framing
Can a gas pipe be concealed behind a stud wall?
Yes. Quite common.
What is stud?
A stud is a supporting wall post or a rivet in a wall.
Why do they leave the corner steel stud unscrew before the dry wall?
If you are reffering to an inside corner stud at an intersecting wall , it is so the drywall on the wall being intersected can run continuesly behind that stud.
How do you install a TV mount?
You need a stud finder to locate the studs in your wall.Then you secure the mount to the wall with the provided hardware.Make sure you bought one with a big enough weight capacity too.
Why every 16 mark is highlighted in measuring tape does it resemble any scale?
The studs (the verticle boards that hold up a wall behind the drywall in a house) are normally 16" apart. The highlight on each 16 inches 16, 32, 48 etc. on a tape make it easier to build house wall and to do things like hanging a picture on the wall. By finding a single stud in a wall you can locate all of the other studs. (be carefull when the stud you find is near the edge of the wall or opposite where another wall joins the wall from the other side.
How do you conceal wires when mounting a TV on the wall?
This is very much dependent on the type of wall! My moto is any TV on any wall. A stud partition wall is usually the most difficult. But if you have a stud finder this would eliminate the problem.
How can you find the wall stud without a stud finder?
Answer By putting your ear to the wall : A wall is a collection of studs (usually sized 2x4 or 2x6) equally spaced (usually 16 in. or 24 in. on center) and sandwiched between top and bottom plates. : If you start from the corner, you can measure 16" or 24" and hope that you find a stud. You can hit the wall, and where it sounds more hallow, no stud exists where the sound is higher, there is a stud. But if you can't tell a difference, then measuring could be your only bet.
How do you fasten a stud wall to a cinder block wall?
In commercial building the exterior block wall is used as a finished surface. If you have electrical or plumbing needs you can build a stud wall next to the CMU wall. You really don't need to secure it to the Cmu wall as long as there is an adjoining wall to support it or ceiling joists.
How can I mount my flatscreen tv to a drywall wall?
You will need to find the stud in the wall for secure mounting.
How strong does the wall supporting this device need to be?
This is a wall mountable unit,it does no require stud mounting.
How do you locate the floor cross-board-joists in an older mobile home so as to install screws to fix a wood floor squeak?
Obtain a stud finder that uses sonar to locate these. Available at most major hardware stores - they work great for hanging heavy objects on a wall in the home, too.
Should NM or armored cable be installed in a wall stud and at least how far from the front edge of it?
Yes and half the stud width.
How are LCD monitors made?
Prepare for the installation process. Carefully chose the wall you want to mount the LCD monitor to, and make sure you have the right equipment. If you want to mount the monitor onto a brick wall, you will need concrete anchors to help support the LCD mount. For drywall, you need a stud finder to locate the studs behind the wall
