On Mar 25, 4:17*am, Bob wrote:
I've searched for info on this before, and always came up empty. Seems
the consensus is that most stud finders (like my 'Zircon') fail to
detect through tile.

Just wondering if anything has changed, given the marvels of modern
science g or if anyone knows any tricks. *I'm not a carpenter, by
any stretch, and don't know much about removing tile, etc.


You don't say why you need to find them, maybe a grab bar in a shower?

Most tile doesn't go all the way to the ceiling so you might be able
to check above the tile.

If the wall has an adjoining room or closet check that wall then take
measurements. Keep in mind the thickness of the tile when
transferring measurements to the other side of the wall.

If the ceiling joists are resting on the wall that has the studs you
need to find each joist *should* be directly above a stud.
like this:
http://www.kurowski.com/dreamhomes/c...e%20house..jpg

Never tried this but maybe a rare earth magnet to locate the nails or
screws holding up the drywall or cement board behind the tile.

If the grout line is big enough you could drill holes through the
grout until you find a stud.