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 …
Finishing drywall: How do I finish over screws that refuse to recess ...
2012年10月30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 …
What is the best method of hanging drywall on ceiling?
2013年6月19日 · No need for glue. NEVER use nails!! Always screws. I use 1 1/4" drywall screws. I start from one corner and run my boards across the ceiling framing. (As if you were …
How much weight can screws in drywall hold?
2016年11月1日 · Each sheet of drywall is ~100lbs, and they're usually up on ~16 #6 screws through 3-6 studs (depending on orientation). The studs can hold a lot more, but the big …
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 …
Can I fill a drywall hole with something and reuse the hole?
2017年5月8日 · EDIT: I'm trying to drill holes for screw to hold a curtain rod and use anchors in the drywall. The anchors are the plastic anchors that came with the curtain rod set. I don't …
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 …
Drywall surrounding vent no longer supports screws;
2017年6月12日 · Screws that normally fix the vent in place can't do their job anymore. The drywall has crumbled to the point that the tapped hole for the screw lacks a boundary with the duct. …
Using drywall screws for electrical boxes? - Home Improvement …
2020年3月2日 · Drywall screws are black phosphorus. They have absolutely no rust protection and are code required to be completely encapsulated in mud or wood to prevent future rust. In …
safety - My kitchen cabinets were mounted with drywall screws.
2020年6月24日 · @Jack It's not about the strength - it's about the length. Most drywall screws aren't that long, typically 1-1/4". If the drywall is 1/2" that leaves normally 3/4" in the stud. Add …