7 Best Of How To Find Studs In Paneling New Update 2021. The trick is that they can be 24 inches on center from either side. When looking for wall studs behind a wood panel wall look closely for colored nail heads in the grooves of the panels.
A good starting place is 16 inches from a corner. Tap the wall at each distance. Holding a light near the wall as you look along it can help you find the imperfections.
I intend to install some inexpensive paneling in my dry basement.
Depending on how decent the carpenter was who framed your house the studs should be 24 inches on center. So Im trying to mount a 55 inch TV in my basement but I cannot find studs in the wood paneling. My intention is to install the paneling directly over the studs and nail or glue them. If you find such an irregularity in the mounting area you can be almost 100 certain it indicates a stud.