Do Monkey Hooks work in paneling?

Very easy to use and only leaves a small hole when removed. These are perfect to hang pictures and mirrors on drywall or thin faux wood paneling whenever/whe... These are perfect to hang pictures and mirrors on drywall or thin faux wood paneling whenever/wherever you don't have a stud.
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Do Command Strips work on wood paneling?

To what surfaces will Command™ Products stick? Painted, stained or varnished wood, glass, tile, painted cinder block, plaster, metal, and painted wallboard. Command™ Outdoor Products can also be used on smooth, sealed and finished surfaces including vinyl siding and fences, doors, windows, decks, gutters and trim.
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Can you hang shelves on wood paneling?

The simplest way to hang lightweight objects on wall paneling without damaging the wall or making holes is to use adhesive strips and hooks. Adhesive picture frame strips come in two parts.
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Do Monkey Hook picture hangers work?

An ingenious and simple design, The Monkey Hook uses one rigid piece of wire to replace the need for a hammer, pin and hook. Able to hold 50lbs per hook, these guys can be doubled and even tripled for heavy loads such as mirrors. The upside of this is that Monkey Hooks are super handy and work really well in drywall.
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How many pounds can monkey hooks hold?

MonkeyHook® is the ideal drywall picture hanger hardware. It installs by hand in seconds and can hold up to 50lbs.
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How do you anchor into paneling?

For thinner walls, such as plywood paneling, use robust fasteners like toggle or molly bolts or plastic anchors that spread out behind the wall. While nails do well in wood, screws provide much greater holding power and are easier to remove, though they do leave a larger hole in the wall.
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How do you find studs behind paneling?

When looking for wall studs behind a wood panel wall, look closely for colored nail heads in the grooves of the panels. Any nails you find probably penetrate a wall stud behind the paneling.
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Do drywall anchors work in wood paneling?

Sleeve Wall Anchors

These can be used in solid and hollow wall materials including: drywall, plaster, and paneling. They are also good for solid materials like concrete and brick.
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What are paneling nails?

Identifying the right nail for paneling work is fairly easy, as most manufacturers and hardware stores simply list them as "panel nails," "paneling nails" or "panel pins." One advantage of using paneling nails is that they come in various colors, making them practically invisible against the panels.
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Why do my command hooks keep falling?

Any dust, dirt, or residue can make it hard for the adhesive to form a strong bond. I recommend cleaning the area with a Magic Eraser, because it's quick and easy, and will thoroughly clean most surfaces. After using the Magic Eraser, wipe the area with rubbing alcohol to leave it squeaky clean.
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Can I mount a TV on wood paneling?

Mounting a TV on Wood Paneling

As long as the wall isn't constructed with steel studs, you can mount a flat-screen TV on drywall or on wood paneling.
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What kind of nails do you use for paneling?

A finish nail is far more suitable for things like crown molding, paneling and cabinetry. Finish nails are much harder to remove than a brad nail, so they're especially good for things like doorway trim that gets a lot of abuse. Finish nails also have the advantage of length.
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Will stud finder work through plywood?

The reason is that stud finders are designed to scan through sheet materials, such as drywall or plywood that have a fairly smooth surface and consistent thickness and density.
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Is there a stud finder app?

Stud finder app for iOS and Android brings the simplicity and effectiveness of a real stud detector tool to your iPhone or Android device. The app uses your device's compass (magnetometer sensor) to pinpoint metal studs, nails, and screws embedded in all wood wall studs.
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Can you detect studs through shiplap?

Just make sure to that once you locate the stud you drill holes on either side to try and determine more or less the center of the stud. This won't work if your studs aren't 16 inches on center, but you won't know until you try. The shiplap itself is probably strong enough to hold the tv.
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Do Monkey Hooks work on plaster walls?

Drywall Hook

Use these drywall hooks, also known as monkey hooks, to hold decor up to 20 pounds (9 kilos). Drywall hooks can be used in sections of the wall where there is no stud. You will need to pre-drill a small hole in your plaster to insert the drywall hook.
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Can you hang a mirror with Monkey Hooks?

Monkey Hooks are simple devices that allow you to hang a mirror or other object on drywall easily. In fact, installing a Monkey Hook is so easy you do not even need any tools aside from a tape measure and pencil for proper positioning.
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