{"id":2689,"date":"2022-10-13T15:15:48","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T19:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2689"},"modified":"2022-12-23T12:18:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T17:18:28","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-youve-drilled-into-a-stud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-do-you-know-if-youve-drilled-into-a-stud\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you Know if You\u2019ve Drilled into a Stud?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Drilling into a wall stud is an extremely common task you\u2019ll need to master whenever you\u2019re hanging anything of substantial weight in drywall. Whether it\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-mount-a-magnetic-knife-holder\/\">knife holder<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-hang-a-coat-rack-on-drywall\/\">coat rack<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-hang-stri\u2026hts-on-a-balcony\/\">lighting<\/a>, drilling into a stud is the key to getting a rock-solid hold.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll know you\u2019ve drilled into a stud when the drill feels different \u2013 like it\u2019s coming up against more resistance than it does when drilling into drywall alone. You\u2019ll also notice sawdust and wood chips coming out of the wall instead of just drywall dust.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of other methods to check where the stud is before drilling, so you don\u2019t need to start drilling large holes in your wall to find the stud. These can also be useful for avoiding drilling into studs, which will help make sure anchor screws <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/why-wont-my-screw-go-in-the-wall\/\">go into the wall easily.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a46bffbf488\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a46bffbf488\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-do-you-know-if-youve-drilled-into-a-stud\/#How_to_Locate_a_Stud\" title=\"How to Locate a Stud?\">How to Locate a Stud?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-do-you-know-if-youve-drilled-into-a-stud\/#Tap_the_Wall\" title=\"Tap the Wall\">Tap the Wall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-do-you-know-if-youve-drilled-into-a-stud\/#Stud_Finder\" title=\"Stud Finder\">Stud Finder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-do-you-know-if-youve-drilled-into-a-stud\/#Magnetic_Stud_Finder\" title=\"Magnetic Stud Finder\">Magnetic Stud Finder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-do-you-know-if-youve-drilled-into-a-stud\/#Poking_into_the_Drywall\" title=\"Poking into the Drywall\">Poking into the Drywall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-do-you-know-if-youve-drilled-into-a-stud\/#How_to_be_Sure_Youve_Hit_the_Stud\" title=\"How to be Sure You\u2019ve Hit the Stud?\">How to be Sure You\u2019ve Hit the Stud?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Locate_a_Stud\"><\/span><strong>How to Locate a Stud?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you can drill a bunch of holes in your wall until you locate a stud \u2013 there are much easier and less destructive ways of doing this. Let\u2019s take a look at some of them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tap_the_Wall\"><\/span><strong>Tap the Wall<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a pretty rudimentary method of locating a stud, but it works in a pinch.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you know approximately where a stud is located (typically spaced at either 16- or 24-inch increments from the wall edge) then start there. Tap at the wall every inch or so, until you notice there is a different sound. This indicates a stud is located behind that spot, and it should have less of a hollow sound than other areas.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stud_Finder\"><\/span><strong>Stud Finder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A stud finder is an electronic device used for scanning behind drywall to find studs. Many are also capable of finding wiring and other metal objects behind the wall, which can help you avoid accidentally drilling into the wiring.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2693\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/using-stud-finder.jpg?resize=800%2C491&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"using a stud finder\" width=\"800\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/using-stud-finder.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/using-stud-finder.jpg?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/using-stud-finder.jpg?resize=768%2C471&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using a stud finder to pinpoint the stud locations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All stud finders are slightly different, so you\u2019re particular one may have slightly different indicators. Generally, you slide the stud finder along the wall at a slow and steady pace until the indicator lights start to illuminate. Once two or three lights are all illuminated you know you\u2019re completely over the stud.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnetic_Stud_Finder\"><\/span><strong>Magnetic Stud Finder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A low-tech version of an electronic stud finder that works really well is the magnetic stud finder. like the <span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large product-title-word-break\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Master-Magnetics-07512-Magnetic-Drywall\/dp\/B000BPDJ4I?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=fcd18a7bbeaff9019b32971f87816a80&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Master Magnetics Magnetic Stud Finder<\/a>. T<\/span>his locates a stud by finding the nails or screws used to fasten the drywall to the stud.<\/p>\n<p>When the stud finder locates a nail or screws the magnet holds it in place and allows you to make a mark on the wall with a pencil or pen.<\/p>\n<p>While this may sound like a step down from an electronic stud finder, in reality, it can be superior in many situations. There are no electronics to fail, no batteries to run out, and no false positives to worry about with a magnetic stud finder.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poking_into_the_Drywall\"><\/span><strong>Poking into the Drywall<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you think you know where a stud is located, you can poke into the drywall with a small screw, nail, or drill bit. If you\u2019re drilling directly into drywall, then after a \u00bd-inch you\u2019ll be through the drywall and there will be no more resistance past that point. On the other hand, if you\u2019re into a stud, then you\u2019ll encounter more resistance after the \u00bd\u201d point.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_be_Sure_Youve_Hit_the_Stud\"><\/span><strong>How to be Sure You\u2019ve Hit the Stud?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are other things behind drywall besides just wall studs. Wiring and plumbing pipe are both located behind drywall, and you want to avoid drilling into these to avoid expensive repairs.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re drilling into a stud, the drill will begin to slow down and <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/why-wont-my-screw-go-in-the-wall\/\">require more force<\/a> to work its way into the stud. You\u2019ll still be able to push through, which is different from what happens when you drill into a section of pipe.<\/p>\n<p>Another issue that can come up is drilling only partially into the stud but not fastening into it completely. This can happen when you hit the edge of the stud instead of the center. You\u2019ll notice this happening when your screw suddenly stops facing resistance before its completely fastened.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Hopefully, you have a better idea of how to know when you&#8217;ve drilled into a stud now. Now, go get that home improvement project you&#8217;ve been putting off done!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drilling into a wall stud is an extremely common task you\u2019ll need to master whenever you\u2019re hanging anything of substantial weight in drywall. 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