How do I know if a wall is dot and dab?

Question

I think my wall might be dot and dab plastered but how would I know for sure?
If it is dot and dab, how do I attach anything to it?

Glenroy · Accepted Answer

Tap along the wall it should sound hollow in places where adhesive has not spread there are specific fixings to what you may want to hang.

James · Answer

2 ways you can find out first is to tap it and it will sound hollow in places and 2nd is removing a light switch to see if you can see plasterboard.

John · Answer

You need to get plasterboard fixings or butterfly fixings to attach things.

Joe · Answer

Hello mate, best way to check is to tap the walls if they sound hollow then it's either dabbed or screw fixed best way to hang things would be high end plasterboard wall plug fixings.

Hope this helps.

Scott Gregory · Answer

Good afternoon,
If it's dot and dab it will sound hollow if you tap it. 
At your local DIY store they will have a good range of plaster board fixings. 
Hope this helps.
Scott.

Aaron · Answer

tap along the wall untill the sound changes, do you know what behind it as depending on the base you could go with a plug, as might not have the room for plasterboard fittings.

Ryan · Answer

If you tap all round the wall you will hear hollow sounds and if you tap the around the edges it should sound soild. Thats the only way i can think of without busting a hole in the wall lol.

Stuart · Answer

Just tap it all over it will sound hollow in places.

Elwyn · Answer

Tap the wall it may seem hollow in places, you will need plasterboard fixings if it is.

Izzy · Answer

Introducing 
Minworth plasterers
My advice to your inquiry is tap the wall if you hear a slight echo the that indicates the wall has been dot and dab i hope this short advice has been helpfull 
Kind regards 
Minworth plasterers

Maurice · Answer

Tap along plasterboard you will definitely hear hollow places.

How do I know if a wall is dot and dab?

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