I have the Ikea 12" kitchen cabinet. It is standalone (between sink that's separately attached and stove). It is a pullout, so I need to attach it to wall.
I cannot find the studs in that wall at all. I have the Franklin sensor that just shows that theres something there for 80% of the space behind the cabinet, and it varies as i move it up and down.
When I use a strong magnet (type that can hold a hammer) – it stick to a small horizontal part above the cabinet but does not feel anything below it (so not a stud).
2 part question:
1 – how can I find a stud (I dragged the franklin sensor and magnet across that whole wall and not getting anything reliable)
2 – potentially it is a concrete wall or somehow solid? (it's between my apartment and neighbors). The building was build in 1930s, can I use on of the screw in anchors regardless of whether its a stud or not? and would it be safe to use? I don't foresee us putting anything extremely heavy into the kitchen cabinet, but I expect there will be pots and dishes.
Best Answer
Most likely it's a lathe and plaster wall, which can give stud finders fits. Since it's behind a cabinet anyway try measuring from a known stud and drilling a test hole with a small bit. You know there will be studs at windows and alongside electrical boxes. (Though you may need to remove the over plate and peek to find the correct side.)