Joist finder

Guru Maith Agut

May sound like a strange title but does anyone know where I would get a tool to be able to find where the uprights are behind a partition wall that is already plastered? I have tried tapping/knocking on the wall but need to be precise.

Alun

They're called 'stud finders', available in all DIY shops. I saw at least 3 different makes in Woodies when I was looking recently, although I didn't actually buy one in the end, so can't make any recommendations.

1chippy

work in 400 centres from edge of wall thats what most people put the studs in at. then get a hammer and nail or small drill bit and you wont be long finding the stud. easy to fill over if you have missed the stud.

for a really dramatic effect use a six inch nail and 32 oz hammer.:rolleyes:

fergal.b

I sometimes use a small magnet and just mark where it sticks to a plasterboard nail or screw, cheap and cheerful

Robbie71

I use a strong magnet as well , had an electronic one and was a unreliable
Bear in mind some exterior walls have no studs - the insulated plasterboard is just glued onto the brickwork