How to Mount TV on Plaster Lath Wall? Magnetic Stud Finder for Plaster Walls

[michaelrobinson]

Great video especially the magnetic stud finder ( nails).My house built in 1927, not one time did I find 16" on center!! Nightmare on Elm street here! I would mount thin bards to studs, then stain, mount item. Awesome information, thanks!!

[annespellberg]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I have a 100 year old apartment with plaster walls. I have the big Franklin stud finder but I was just watching another video about cabinet installation and the guy said sometimes it doesn't work! I don't know, I have always had good luck, but this is extra insurance I'm going to hit that puppy. I need to hang this TV and get it out of my way, so I can't thank you enough!

[rebeccab]

Very good info for my 1910 walls. Thanks

[jaelynrae]

We couldnt get ours to mount to 2 studs because our studs are too far apart in our 1880s house. So we had to use a combo of stud screws and toggle anchors that were made specifically for lath and plaster and rated at 200lbs each. Hopefully that will be good enough and our TV wont come crashing down. 😂🤞

[devinwilliamson]

So helpful and educational. Thank you so much 💪

[umutbitlisli]

So simple after you explain it, thank you!

[gohabsgoable]

I am getting a pull from magnet but it will not fully stick in place as seen in your video- do you think this could be related to the thickness of the plaster? The house I live in was built early 60’s and bought exact same tool you recommended in the video. Thank you! This video was most helpful.

[omark]

How do I ensure I don’t hit any wiring or anything else that might be behind the wall? Would finding the stud be enough to avoid that? Don’t wires run through the studs?

[MindofGavin]

I've used extremely strong magnets. No luck. I'm gonna have to have to find the studs based on outlet locations

[vchart]

How do you get the cords inside the wall?

[samanthacbecker]

is this process the same if you have plaster over concrete?

[MrDara]

Couldnt find the studs with stud finder or a magnet of several types. Considering a Walabot to find the studs.

[CBReal]

Can you helpful point for me was if you draw an inch and you don’t find a stud that’s a miss.