Furniture Screw

A furniture screw is a special item of hardware used for assembling cabinet and upholstered furniture, joinery products. The fastener consists of the following structural elements:

• a head – its end face has a slot or a hex recess through which torque is transmitted when fixing it in the base;
• a massive high-profile thread;
• a pointed tip.

Furniture screws are used for wood, chipboard, fiberboard, plywood, and thin gypsum board. The fasteners are made of structural steel, heat-treated, and coated with an anti-corrosion coating based on zinc, nickel, or brass.

Types

The following types of fasteners are most commonly used for furniture assembly.

Universal screw

It is produced with different head types: round, raised countersunk, countersunk. A round head increases fixation reliability. A raised countersunk head partially recesses into the base, while a countersunk head is fully hidden in it. The latter type is suitable for hinges, mounting shelves, handles, and drawer runners. Slots on the heads can be straight or cross-shaped. Installation is done with screwdrivers with interchangeable bits or a power screwdriver. It is advisable to pre-drill a hole with a diameter equal to 0.7 of the fastener’s diameter.

Confirmat screw

Its distinguishing features are a coarse-pitch thread, a blunt tip, a cylindrical head, and a hex socket. This type of screw is installed using a socket wrench, a drill, or a power screwdriver with a hex bit. Assembly does not require special skills.

Self-tapping screw

The self-tapping screw is installed without pre-drilling a hole, allowing the highest joint density to be achieved for large furniture components.

FLOK supplies furniture screws. A flexible discount system applies for wholesale purchases. Order fasteners by phone (a “call back” option is available) or submit an online request. Our online consultant will provide more details on payment and delivery terms.