How To Find Studs In Wood Paneling | DIY Tips 

This is simple genius. My stud finders (I have three) are useless on wood paneling and I've been trying to figure out how to locate the studs without drilling a bunch of holes. I installed the paneling myself (didn't think to take pics of the framing) and the brads are visible in places where the tongue and groove panels come together. Great idea.

These kinds of videos are the backbone of society. Thank u!!!!

You can also put a magnet on a string to find the studs. Some studs are 2 foot center as well so I’d knock 16” from first screw to see if there’s a stud there to make sure it’s 16” center and not 24”.

I'm Soooo GLAD YOU Made this Video.🤩

My walls are wood paneling covered in plaster. My stud finder just malfunctions whenever I try to use it to find studs and the plaster makes it sturdy enough not to be able to reliably tell by pressing in like you showed. Am I just doomed not to be able to hang anything heavier than a plastic clock?

This was so helpful, thank you for posting this!

Just what I needed, since this was the exact situation I was dealing with and for the exact same reasons. Thanks !

Hi, can I use toggle bolts to mount something on these kind of walls? Not sure what’s on the other side 😅 could you help me out? Thanks

Helpfull but I'm dealing with a job. Have to drill 3 inch hole through 12 inch thick load bearing wall. 12 inch headers etc. I'll try your method. Worst case I'll rip the wood paneling off and find a spot

Nice video! Thank you

I honestly can’t tell by feel, and the wall has been painted over with dark colors so I can’t really see any nails that look like are fixed to a stud.

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