Drywall Screws

What are drywall screws?

Dry wall screws are screws that are made specifically to hang drywall. These wall screws are drilled into a building's or house's studs through the drywall, connecting the drywall to the stud and securing it in place. The screws have to be strong and durable in order to hold the wall in pace, as well as withstand years of the wear and tear that comes from everyday life. The drywall is then sealed in order to prevent flashing and to make the final finish more uniform. After that the drywall can be painted over or other decorative items, such as wallpaper, may then be applied.

What are drywall screws used for?

The primary purpose of drywall screws is to attach drywall to the metal or wooden joists of a structure. Sheetrock screws must be very strong to go through both the drywall and the joists and hold the weight of the drywall as it hangs. Drywall screws are available in many different sizes, coarseness, and materials and each is meant for different types of studs. Drywall screws for metal studs must be especially durable because they must go through a tougher material and remain in place. They have a finer thread than the screws meant for wooden studs. Self-drilling and panhead screws are also meant to be used with metal studs. Drywall screws are also available in different lengths which are made to accommodate drywall of different thicknesses. Specialized drywall screws can also be found. An example would be collated drywall screws. These are screws that are held together by a plastic strip. They are meant to fit perfectly into a screw gun that auto-feeds the screws. Another example would be trim head screws which are used to attach decorative trim over the drywall sheets.

What are drywall screws made of?

Drywall screws can be found in a variety of materials. Metal drywall anchors and screws are the most common. Stainless steel drywall screws are particularly strong screws that are useful for drilling into studs made of a variety of materials. Plastic screw anchors are also available, though they are not as strong as their metal counterparts. They have a hollow center where the metal drywall screw sits. They are primarily used to strengthen the connection of the drywall screws to the wall when there is no stud. They are not meant to be used as support on their own.