Can it detect studs behind lath and plaster walls?
492802
I found that it doesn't do well at detecting the studs in my Lath and Plaster walls, but the live wire detection is good.
492803
No. Find another unit. I have tried mine on several jobs and never been able to find studs with it. It even has a problem finding medal studs. I need to go buy me something that works.
1284284
Yes a believe it will work great for that purpose. I purchased it to find studs in my plaster walls and it exceeded my expectations. Just follow the directions and make sure you dont have any metal near the wood you are checking to avoid false readings as it is sensative. But I am very happy with this tool.
1409772
the tile and cement behind it would be too dense to find a stud. so it would read all lights or none. (or just be crazy) I dont have any tile to go check.
1667413
Very unlikely. A cabinet backing is either 1/2" thick or it is thinner stuff but has a 1/2" frame keeping it off the wall. That's too far away, the magnets won't stick. This product only works on studs with drywall nails or screws in it. Those are just below the surface. However, many framing areas call for a lot more studs than are required for hanging drywall, so the drywall crew just skips them. If you don't also have a traditional stud finder, you should have one of those before you have this. Also, why do you want to detect studs through the cabinet backing? Why not mark studs before hand on the back splash and above where the top cabinets will sit? I thought you're supposed to connect cabinets to the wall through the rails at the top and bottom, not inside the cabinet.
1564774
Not with this junk. This stud finder is absolutely terrible. I used it in my house and it caused me to make holes in my wall. It is not reliable at all. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT.
945730
I have used my Zircon i520 Stud Finder on a few projects and it is the absolute best stud finder that I have ever owned. From experience with my device, it will in deed find studs behind plaster walls. In addition it will also find studs that are located in and around close proximity to electrical wiring and provide an audible warning when it senses that there is electrical wiring in close proximity to where you are searching for the studs. The beauty of this device is that it has specific settings on the front of the finder for normal depth, deep scanning, metal studs and a setting for detecting and finding electrical wiring. Hope this helps answer your question I have used my Zircon i520 Stud Finder on a few projects and it is the absolute best stud finder that I have ever owned. From experience with my device, it will in deed find studs behind plaster walls. In addition it will also find studs that are located in and around close proximity to electrical wiring and provide an audible warning when it senses that there is electrical wiring in close proximity to where you are searching for the studs. The beauty of this device is that it has specific settings on the front of the finder for normal depth, deep scanning, metal studs and a setting for... » Read More I have used my Zircon i520 Stud Finder on a few projects and it is the absolute best stud finder that I have ever owned. From experience with my device, it will in deed find studs behind plaster walls. In addition it will also find studs that are located in and around close proximity to electrical wiring and provide an audible warning when it senses that there is electrical wiring in close proximity to where you are searching for the studs. The beauty of this device is that it has specific settings on the front of the finder for normal depth, deep scanning, metal studs and a setting for detecting and finding electrical wiring. Hope this helps answer your question « Show Less
998171
It has to be installed on wood studs otherwise it would be unsafe. Use a stud finder to find the hidden studs inside walls.
1694639
The studpop was designed to work on any kind of wall. Sheetrock, plaster, lath and plaster, tile. That's the guarantee. If it doesn't appear to be working then it's either defective or you're not using it right. In either case contact the company and they'll figure it out. Being a new company with a very new product, they are very eager to please ; )
1580151
Depends on whats behind your plaster, but Due to the number of coats and lathing, a plaster wall tends to be thicker than a drywall wall. I have Drywall with a veneer plaster finish.
1069085
yes, the lag screws for the 2x4 or 2x6 studs are enclosed in packages of hardware along with instructions but you'll need a reliable stud finder.
1886928
Yes, it detects rebars, and I think nails. Please check the deep and the minimum wide range of the tool. Regards and good luck
2058763
Yes but use caution. Drywall is probably fine but I wouldn't if its a plaster wall. I managed to use a very heavy picture, about 20lbs probably, without finding the stud. I expected it to come crashing down but it's holding still. It's not preferred but so far so good. Just use the 3 prong hanger.
1284277
I would say so, It does a great job of finding nails and screws in plaster and lath walls. Their instructions should work well for what you are doing. Wide scan for general area and then focus it in on the specific spot.
1867567
It will, but not from long range. Also depends on what is inside your walls. If they are solid walls (lath and plaster or block) it will not work very well.
1494540
This is the only stud finder I could use with my plaster and lathe walls, it works by finding the nails where the lathes are nailed to the studs, it also works well for locating metal in wood you are going to plane, and much cheaper than plainer knives.
281682
I dont have studs at home but maybe u can use it for that purpose. My main use is with hard disks repairs
1494539
This is the exact tool you need to accurately find studs behind plaster and lath. That's why I got one and it worked beautifully. It also finds pipes and electric lines deeper in the wall. The Zircon M40 is the best, most sensitive stud finder I have ever used.