Unfortunately, depending on your living space and the construction of your home, the wall that you choose for your TV may not have studs.
Yes is is possible for a wall to have no studs. You could have commercial quality construction with metal lath tied to 3/4'' steel channels. I would expect the stud finder to sense those however. Maybe you can't feel the difference between the steel channel and steel lath.
Vertical studs stand between the header and footer across the wall. They are usually placed 16 inches apart on all walls. It can vary in older homes, but rarely would you find studs more than 24 inches apart. Windows and doors are also framed by studs for support.
While drywall alone can hold about 1.6 pounds to 2 pounds per square foot, mounting an object to the stud with the proper hardware allows the drywall to support up to 100 pounds.
Hollow wall anchors. To use these, you drill a pilot hole into the wall, tap the sleeve into place, and then you put your screw into the sleeve.
Drywall nails
The nails drive into drywall and plaster walls at an angle, which allows them to use the wall surface as leverage and support. These are perfect for hanging items up to about 20 pounds. If you have a picture that is heavier than that, use a flat-mounted hook and anchor.
The short answer is yes, but with significant precautions. Drilling into a stud that has an outlet on it can be safe if you take the necessary steps to avoid damaging electrical wires and maintain the structural integrity of the wall.
If you can't find the stud even after drilling, there's one more technique you can try: Grab a wire hanger and untwist it, fashioning it into a right angle. Use your new tool to fish around behind the wall, says Rothman. When the wire makes contact with a firm object, that indicates you've found a stud.
Utility-grade studs shall not be spaced more than 16 inches on center or support more than a roof and ceiling, or exceed 8 feet in height for exterior walls and load-bearing walls or 10 feet for interior nonload-bearing walls.
Whether you have a brick or uneven stone façade, or mounting a TV above a fireplace, mounting a TV can be tricky, but even more so when mounting a TV without studs. Even though drywall can support a TV up to 100 lbs., it's still brittle and the mount can require additional support.
Vertical studs, wooden beams, and plaster make up the structure of older homes. This means that your standard stud finder won't be able to detect a change in density because it's all dense.
No wall stud is needed when hanging lightweight items. For heavier items: Large frames with glass, mirrors or anything that feels heavy when you're holding it against the wall will need extra hanging power. Consider using two nails, hooks or screws for each piece, which will help equally distribute the weight.
One common check is to simply knock on the wall and see if it sounds hollow. Load-bearing walls are usually solid, whereas stud partition walls are hollow.
Along with these drywall anchors, consider using a mounting plate or cleat made from metal or plywood. Mounting plates are placed behind the TV and screwed into the wall using any of the anchor screws above. The base of your TV wall mount can then be screwed into the mounting plate.
Not always! In fact, the stud situation gets a bit trickier when it comes to brick and concrete walls. Primarily because these walls are extremely tough and self-supporting and generally don't rely on studs for support like drywall or plaster walls do.
Internal walls can be built up in a number of ways. In block-built homes, the most common method is to use blockwork for the load-bearing walls, and timber studwork elsewhere.
In short, no, but there are some instances where you may need to acquire planning permission. You will need to get planning permission if you are building a wall which will structurally support the building.
IRC R602.
Any stud shall be permitted to be bored or drilled, provided that the diameter of the resulting hole is not more than 60 percent of the stud depth width, the edge of the hole is not more less than 5/8 inch (16 mm) to from the edge of the stud, and the hole is not located in the same section as a cut or notch.
Drilling into a stud is a necessary skill for any DIY enthusiast or homeowner. Drilling into a stud guarantees a strong and durable attachment, whether you're hanging a large mirror, installing a bookcase, or mounting a television.
The short answer is – it depends. Picture hooks do not necessarily require a stud in order to be functional and useful. The best rule of thumb to apply is that heavy items (think: mirror, heavy frame etc.) will require a hook that is anchored to a stud.
Holes should not be drilled directly above, below, or to the side of any electrical switches or outlets. Per the 2018 International Residential Code, electrical wires should be set back no less than 1-1/4 inches from the edge of the framing lumber.
Plumbing pipes of PEX, copper, or galvanized steel are found behind walls mainly to serve kitchens and bathrooms.