Self-tapping Screws for Plasterboard

Self-tapping screws for plasterboard (gypsum board) are special fasteners for attaching the panel to a frame or joining similar parts.

Self-tapping screws for plasterboard are more reliable than nail-in anchors: they screw directly into the panel and provide secure fixing.

Depending on the surface the plasterboard is attached to, the following are used:

• self-tapping screws with pan head;
• self-tapping screws with countersunk head and coarse thread.

Distinctive features of self-tapping screws for plasterboard

The choice of screw depends on the base the plasterboard is attached to and the operating conditions. Metal fasteners are additionally zinc-coated to improve moisture resistance. Black oxidized versions are also found. The length of the screws varies depending on their type.

On average, 30–40 self-tapping screws are used to install 1 m² of plasterboard in a single layer.

Application

Self-tapping screws for plasterboard are used to join plasterboard sheets to each other, as well as for mounting onto metal or wooden frames and onto bare brick or concrete.