Self Drilling Drywall Screws For Metal Studs

Coarse drywall screws feature coarse threads to secure gypsum boards to studs.

Self drilling drywall screws for metal studs. Cement board screws deck screws 8000 drywall screws 25 lb. Use fine drywall screws to hang drywall on steel studs with a 20 to 25 gauge rating. Fine threads work well with metal because they are self threading. Self drilling point drywall screws are used for thicker metal studs and high low are similar to fine thread but require less driving torque and are more resistant to vibration.

Fine drywall screws feature smaller heads and are used to secure drywall to metal studs. Coarse threads have a tendency to chew through the metal never gaining proper traction. Self drilling screws and pan head screws can be used with metal studs or frames. Fine thread drywall screws best for installing drywall to metal studs.

Get free shipping on qualified self tapping drywall screws or buy online pick up in store today in the hardware department. Designed to attach drywall to metal 20 12 gauge self drill drive. 6 x 1 5 8 self tapping drywall screw 2 drill point allows you to easily drill through metal studs from 035 090 thick 20 14 gauge. 12 x 2 3 4 in.

Make sure this fits by entering your model number. Drywall screws for metal studs if you opt for screws designed specifically for metal studs you will find that they are available with a finer thread than regular drywall screws and come with either a very sharp point or a fluted end much like the end of a drill. Drywall screws sometimes called sheetrock screws provide a stronger hold but cost a bit more than nails. Plymetal zinc plated steel flat head phillips self tapping screws with wings 200 pack teks self tapping screws with wings provide teks self tapping screws with wings provide secure wood to metal fastening with strong holding power without the need to pre drill.

A black phosphate finish on the screw makes them easy to see as well will easily combine with your paint and mudding. These usually feature a phillips head. Fine phosphate plated steel bugle head phillips self drilling drywall screws 1 lb pack are designed to attach drywall to metal studs. These screws feature an easy drill start and are engineered to attach drywall to 20 12 gauge metal studs.

Use self drilling drywall screws on 12 to 20 gauge studs. The grip rite 6 x 1 1 4 in. Engineered drill point and flute remove material efficiently and properly size the hole for threads.