7 Best Of How To Find Studs In Wood Paneling Free Download. So Im trying to mount a 55 inch TV in my basement but I cannot find studs in the wood paneling. Heres how to use a stud finder on paneling.
My primary objective si to cover the studs and insulation. 7232015 15022 AM EDT Quoted. As far as finding the studs the strips of wood behind the paneling are furring strips but usually 34 and should be 16 on center if they were installed vertically and will most likely line up with the studs.
My intention is to install the paneling directly over the studs and nail or glue them.
Locate the switches and outlets which indicate a stud. When looking for wall studs behind a wood panel wall look closely for colored nail heads in the grooves of the panels. If the paneling is 12 inch or more thick you can mount the brackets anywhere. If I dont have any luck checking out the trim I look.