Best stud finder for TILE??

[VX KAT]

Need to install grab bars on shower TILE....because somebody isn't that stable.....

Using "Wingits" brand fasteners, and need to AVOID studs, by 1.5".http://www.amazon.com/WingIts-RC-SSB...gits+the+beast





Don't have a stud finder....looked on line, read up on features.
Need one that can definitely do TILE, and reliabilly.
Wouldn't mind having the other features too, hot wires, metal scan, AC tracing.



Looks like Zircon I500 (at $142 ) is pretty good.....
Looked like a good idea to get one that has magnetic as well as electronic, so in case electronic doesnt find stud through tile, the magnetic will pick up the metal nails.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zircon-Multi...item416d3a4a37



This Franklin ProSensor 710 also looked really good, great reviews on Amazon: $50.
But not sure yet if it can do TILE, or has the magnetic capability.
http://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Senso..._bxgy_hi_img_c



Recommendations?? Any to avoid?


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[Triathlete]

You're looking for a stud to install your tile?

[Ldub]

Got any cabinets on the same wall???

Iff'n it's a vanity, look up toward the top,(inside of the cabinet)sometimes behind the sink, sometimes behind a drawer, there SHOULD be screws into studs mounting any cabinet to a wall...& studs being 16" OC...well, I happen to know, you're a smart girl & can figger out tha rest...

If there are NO cabinets on the same wall, use the "thump-thump-thump" method, with your finger,(this is assuming the tile doesn't go all the way to the ceiling) or a stud finder, THEN... w/ a hammer & a small nail, find the dead ctr of the stud, & level/measure down from there.

(god made spackling on the 8th day, to repaireth stud exploration...it's only reet rok, & your house is new enough where the leftover paint,,,that ain't dried up, should still match)

So saideth the dub unto the hammerites, & it was...so-so...

[Triathlete]

Rubba dub Ldub, who has cabinets in the tub? (Shower didn't rhyme)

[VX KAT]

You're looking for a stud to install your tile?

Sure, you available Billy?

Rubba dub Ldub, who has cabinets in the tub? (Shower didn't rhyme)

Look out, Billy's on a roll tonight...or has been drinking or smokin' sumpin weird....

[Triathlete]

Nope...brain is just fried from todays race that didn't end so well (race report coming soon)

[rsteinmetz70112]

Individual studs are generally not shown on on individual house plans. They usually simply say '2x4 16" o. c.' YOu can often locate them with a stud finder and confirm the location from the other side of the wall.

[Vendetta]

I got me one of these. If there's a nail in the stud, it'll find it f'sho! Plus it's a lot of fun to play with.*

-V

*Never play with magnets.

[Makocross]

I use a powerful magnet. It works every time and they are fun to play with. Just don't put it anywhere near electronics.

Mike

[tom4bren]

KAT,

Don't keep us hanging. How did your stud finder work out?

Who was right about the stud locations, me or Dub?

t4b

[VX KAT]

KAT,

Don't keep us hanging. How did your stud finder work out?

Who was right about the stud locations, me or Dub?

t4b

oh my stud finder worked great, Dave and I are happily married! The second unit worked much better than the first, very strong magnet...
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OK, I know I know...
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Haven't received them yet...turns out they're coming from a different Amazon warehouse, not Phoenix...darn...cuz we usually get Amazon stuff in 2 days....
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to be continued......

[tom4bren]

oh my stud finder worked great, Dave and I are happily married!

ROFL. He's smart AND studly. Good catch.

Did the email help at all or just confuse you more?