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Will brad nails support wall panels if they don't go into studs?
I am installing 8ft X 4ft wall panels over a wall that has two layers of drywall. Because the drywall is so thick, my stud finders are having trouble detecting the studs. I purchased a brad nailer specifically for this project and have never used one before. In most of the tutorials I've watched on panel installation, the presenters say they nailed into studs. However, I've seen many videos where it appears that the nails weren't inserted in studs, but that's never specifically addressed. So, my questions are as follows: 1)Is it necessary to nail into studs to support a wall panel? 2)What are some alternatives (besides glue) for installation when the studs are not readily accessible? submitted by /u/avidrabbit [link] [comments]
I am installing 8ft X 4ft wall panels over a wall that has two layers of drywall. Because the drywall is so thick, my stud finders are having trouble detecting the studs. I purchased a brad nailer specifically for this project and have never used one before. In most of the tutorials I've watched on panel installation, the presenters say they nailed into studs. However, I've seen many videos where it appears that the nails weren't inserted in studs, but that's never specifically addressed.
So, my questions are as follows:
1)Is it necessary to nail into studs to support a wall panel?
2)What are some alternatives (besides glue) for installation when the studs are not readily accessible?
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