Home has lathe walls. Were there any particular "rules" of thumb when working on them?
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Well obviously it is an OLDER home. If it is around 100 years or more the studs could be as far as 4 feet apart (if it's not a supporting wall, otherwise they could be up to 20 " apart). I have been in these types of homes forever, and it is a chore to work with lathe and plaster walls, but if you are patient and take your time you can do anything you want just remember DRILL first
Other answers:
There are studs, approx 16 inches apart. You can find them with a stud finder (buy at Home Depot, etc), or simply tap on the walls to locate. Wall will sound hollow when tapped -- stud will sound solid when compared to wall.
Yes, lathe and plaster walls can be hard to work with, but many people do. Lots of folks should be able to help here. I personally use a drill to start my hole (drilling into the plaster and stud), then drive the nail for the picture hanger, etc., into this hole. Don't try to screw or nail anything directly into the plaster -- drill first.
Plaster can also be patched, like sheet rock, should you create a large hole in the plaster. Finally, crumbling is normal with lathe and plaster.
There are studs, approx 16 inches apart. You can find them with a stud finder (buy at Home Depot, etc), or simply tap on the walls to locate. Wall will sound hollow when tapped -- stud will sound solid when compared to wall.
Yes, lathe and plaster walls can be hard to work with, but many people do. Lots of folks should be able to help here. I personally use a drill to start my hole (drilling into the plaster and stud), then drive the nail for the picture hanger, etc., into this hole. Don't try to screw or nail anything directly into the plaster -- drill first.
Plaster can also be patched, like sheet rock, should you create a large hole in the plaster. Finally, crumbling is normal with lathe and plaster.