How do you find a stud without a stud?

How do you find a stud without a stud?

If you don't find signs of a stud 16 inches from the first one, measure 24 inches from the first stud and look again there. Drive a small nail into the wall where you believe you have found a stud. If the nail doesn't hit wood under the plaster or drywall, pull it out and insert a wire hanger into the hole.

How much weight can a floating shelf hold?

Since we are shelf geeks and own a company that manufactures floating shelves, this is an easy one for us. The answer is, a lot of weight—if it is done right. Like anywhere from 25lbs to well over 300lbs.

Do you have to hang shelves on studs?

Before you start hanging a shelf, decide where it should be placed. For denser shelving or heavier display or storage items, you can use a stud finder to see if there's stud in the area you want to hang the shelf. Wall studs offer additional support, but if there are none available, you can also use drywall anchors.