Drywall Screws

Learn more about drywall screws

Drywall screws are made for fixing plasterboard to wood or metal framing, and feature a full length thread.

Bugle heads depress the outer paper layer gently without breaking it, creating a clean recess for taping and jointing compounds. High-tensile steel shanks combined with deep phillips or pozi drive recesses eliminate cam-out, allowing fast, continuous fixing across large areas.

Typical uses

• Fixing plasterboard to timber studwork on wall linings and partitions.

• Fixing plasterboard to metal framing where fine thread drywall screws are a better match.

• Boarding ceilings where a clean, flush fixing is needed for taping and jointing.

How to choose the right drywall screw

• Thread type: Use coarse-thread screws for maximum grip when fixing into softwood timber studs. Choose fine-thread screws for light metal studwork up to 0.8mm, or self-drilling points for heavy structural steel studs.

• Screw length: Select a length that ensures a minimum penetration depth of 25mm into timber studs, or at least 10mm through metal framing sections.

• Loose vs. collated: Choose loose screws for manual hand-driving and detailed edging work, or collated screws for fast, high-volume installation.

Before you order

• Check whether you are fixing to timber or metal framing.

• Confirm the board thickness and the screw length.

• Review the coating and suitability for the location.

• Compare the fixings by gauge, thread and head type.

Explore our range of drywall screws

Browse drywall screws by bugle head, plated and fine options, then narrow by gauge, length, thread and coating. If you are not sure which fixing fits the board or substrate, check the product specifications and compare the options side by side.