An Introduction To Drywall Screws (Video)
In the video below, we discuss drywall screws; explaining how they are used and detailing the finish and sizes available.
What is a Drywall Screw?
Drywall Screws are a type of fastener that are used when working on dry-lining or dry-walling. They have deeper threads than standard screws, which prevents them from dislodging from the drywall. Generally, the most used type of Drywall Screw is the wood type (also known as W-type screws). Wood type Drywall Screws are used to fix drywall to timber.
Why should I use Drywall Screws?
Because Drywall Screws have a coarser thread than regular screws, they anchor into the drywall more effectively and are less likely to loosen or dislodge over time. They feature a countersunk bugle head, which helps to give an overall flush finish to your drywall. It has a sweeping curve to the underside of the head, like the mouth of a bugle – hence the name!
The bugle head also helps to prevent damage to the surface of the drywall, as it prevents tearing to the paper surface of the plasterboard. Drywall Screws have a super-sharp point at the end that helps the screw to penetrate both the plasterboard and timber easily.
To prevent rusting, our Drywall Screws feature a black phosphate finish. They are supplied in a range of lengths from 32mm to 75mm, in either 3.5mm or 4.2mm diameter.
Tips & Tricks
- When using Drywall Screws to fix plasterboard to timber, make sure that you do not sink the head too deep into the plasterboard – it should sit just below the surface.
- It’s also important to ensure that your screws are fixed deep enough into the timber – as a guide, the screw thread should be fixed at least 25mm deep into the wood.
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