Fine Drywall Screws For Metal Studs

Coarse threads have a tendency to chew through the metal never gaining proper traction.

Fine drywall screws for metal studs.

The grip rite 6 x 1 1 4 in. Fine thread drywall screws are best for installing drywall to metal studs. The screws seem to strip out before the drywall is properly dimpled 1 2 inch drywall 25ga studs and 1 inch screws. Coarse threads have a tendency to chew through the metal never gaining proper traction.

The fluted screws bite faster and don t require as much force. Wide threads are good at gripping into the wood and pulling the drywall against the studs. Trim head screws are used to attach wood trim over gypsum boards. Fine threads work well with metal because they are self threading.

Self drilling screws and pan head screws can be used with metal studs or frames. 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. Fine phosphate plated steel bugle head phillips self drilling drywall screws 1 lb. Screws can be driven in with a drill or electric drywall screw gun.

Have been using drill with dimpler bit to attach the drywall with fine treaded screws labeled for steel studs. Coarse thread drywall screws best for most applications involving drywall and wood studs. Fine thread drywall screws have twinfast thread and are ideal for attaching drywall to thin 20 25 gauge metal studs. Fine thread drywall screws best for installing drywall to metal studs.

Titan 6 x 2 in flat fine thread drywall screws 500 count. Item 1211063 model 625334.