How do I consistently drive drywall screws to the correct depth?
The biggest mistake you can make when screwing in drywall is to drive the screw too deeply, tearing the paper outer layer. The paper is what's holding the plaster inside together enough to be screwed down in the first place, so keeping it intact is the key to a secure connection.
Finishing drywall: How do I finish over screws that refuse to recess ...
2012年2月21日 · If I had known in the beginning what I know now, I would have installed the QuietRock as the first layer and used special backer board screws with a square-shaped bit since this phillips bit wants to slip out of the screw head with a loud "ratta tat tat!". So now I am stuck with some screws that stick out slightly from the surface of the drywall.
What is the weight capacity of your typical 2 1/2" drywall screw …
2012年11月3日 · The shear strength of drywall screws is pretty weak, because they placed most of the design in the threads and the head to grip the drywall rather than in the shaft of the screw. The screw itself will bend and break pretty easily, which is why you mount things with appropriate brackets and bolts into the stud when you need to hold a lot of weight.
What are the implications of driving a drywall screw too far into …
This is a critical repair for drywall on the ceiling, and a very good idea for drywall mounted on the wall. I wouldn't go through any added effort to tear down the drywall, since it's still perfectly good. Just add the extra screws and be happy you caught the problem before experiencing a collapse.
Which drywall screws to choose - Home Improvement Stack …
With wood studs, you use the course thread screws. And for metal studs, you want the fine thread screws. Trim head screws are only for installing wood trim itself and not drywall (you want a large flat screw head for drywall to spread the load over the …
Can I use fine-thread drywall screws with wood framing?
2023年2月8日 · It's fine. They are primarily intended for metal studs but they will work fine in wood. Think about the force required to physically pull out one screw - even a fine threaded screw. Now given the fact that each sheet of drywall will typically have about 32 screws, the drywall itself will fail long before the screw is pulled out.
Are these drywall screws driven too deep into the sheet?
The other problem with driving drywall screws with a regular #2 Phillips bit is that screws driven too deep will not have the holding power and the screws will pull through, leaving the sheet unattached to the studs. This is especially important when hanging rock on ceilings. These are the proper tools and bits.
Drywall screws for subfloor - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
2012年5月6日 · By "drywall screws", I think you are meaning 1 5/8" blued screws. I do not think that they would be a good choice. We usually shoot down plywood subflooring with 2 1/2" to 3" ring shank nails, however 2" to 2 1/2" decking screws work well, but just a lot more work.
What benefit do plasterboard/drywall screws have?
2012年8月30日 · The short and tight threads of a typical screw will simply breakdown the drywall faster and allow complete pullout. I would definitely recommend using the posed insert or even a small toggle bolts depending on the size of the coat hook. Using screws directly into drywall should be kept to light static loads.
Should I use nails or screws for hanging drywall on the ceiling?
2011年8月2日 · Nails, when driven in drywall are countersunk slightly and give a much larger area for drywall. Screws are the cheap way for pros to go and they will always take the cheap over the better. I have been in 400K and 600K new home that are a few years old and you can see the screws holes due to the tiny countersunk and steep dent that mud was put into.