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Watch out for old plaster walls when you're hanging shelves
I tried to put up a simple shelf in my 1920s house last weekend. I hit a lath strip with my drill and the whole wall started cracking. It took me two full days to patch it properly with setting compound. Has anyone found a good stud finder that actually works on plaster?
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the_margaret1mo agoTop Commenter
Used to think they were gimmicks, but a good magnetic stud finder changed my mind for plaster walls.
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christopher9521mo ago
The Franklin Sensors one is unbeatable for lath.
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patricia_kelly20d ago
@the_margaret nailed it on magnetic ones for plaster. The Franklin is my go-to for lath too, never had it miss even in old walls with thick paint.
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