How can I detect if there are beams in my bathroom wall?
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How can I detect if there are beams in my bathroom wall before I cut out part of the wall to make an inside shelf?
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buy a stud finder at Lowe;s.
Hi Daniela, you could buy a stud finder or you could watch this video with tricks to finding the studs in your wall. Happy Easter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jVfPdriWi8
If you have an android phone, download the stud finder app from Google play. It works. It uses the magnet detector in the phone to find metal. As long as the beam has metal (like nails, nuts or bolts) you will find it.
Us studs are hard to find but we’re out here. Sorry, I was digressing.
Nevertheless, there is an AWESOME tool called “The Stud Buddy” and it’s as basic as they come. It contains extremely powerful earth magnets that when glided over a walls surface, it will stick to any unseen screw or nail letting you know the location of a stud without damaging the wall.
buy a stud finder you can get one any hardware store,tool store,walmart. You need to make sure there aren't any live wires in walls or plumbing or vents before you cut into anything. here is info. on stud finders-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q6dPqGZn1Y more info. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOm5uDWRo2I some of these also detect live wires or you can drill holes and look inside wall. here's how to use one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLiAUFUenHk here's videos on how to put in your shelf --drywall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Iw0I0HmK8 plaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pETKF-aKaLM