Surprise: One of them is not the knock test.

Needless to say, theyre probably the best experts to tap about the importance of finding wall studs.

Here, they offer their expertise on how to find studs in a wall.

Woman using a stud finder on a wall

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There are often electrical lines, HVAC lines, plumbing, etc.

in those spaces that can be punctured, so its best to avoid them as well.

Does the Knock Test Work?

The lath would then be coated in plaster.

This makes for much thicker walls, so a regular stud finder may not work.

What Is a Good Stud Finder?

It has professional in its name, but we highly recommend it as a solid option for beginners.

Slocum and Bordelon agree with our findings and say, Its reliable and gets the job done!