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Question by  mike3980 (9)

Will a stud finder work through plaster?

 
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Answer by  jane51 (287)

yes, that is what it is made for so that a stud can be located with no damage to the plaster or drywall you run it along the wall and it will beep when you are over a stud, there is also a light feature on some models that will blink

 
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Answer by  Binome (1975)

Assuming the plaster isn't unbelievably thick, it should work just fine. That's what a stud finder is designed for, after all. If you can hear a difference by tapping on the wall, then the stud finder can definitely handle it.

 
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Answer by  TMATM (499)

Stud finders detect the change in density as you move it over sheetrock and pass over a stud. The density of plaster and the lathes that hold the plaster to the studs make standard stud finders very inconsistent on plaster walls. They may indicate the pesence of a stud when there isn't really one there.

 
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Answer by  Rick88 (15)

The answer to the question is absolutely yes. From my experience using a stud finder on many surfaces and kinds of material used in walls, the answer is yes.

 
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Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

That's what a stud finder is for. Once you have located 2 studs you can measure between the two and the remaining studs should be the same distance apart. Check when your house was built, this could make a difference where your studs are.

 
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