What are plasterboard screws?

Material

Plasterboard or “drywall” screws are usually made of case-hardened steel.

Application

These types of screws are designed for use in plasterboard applications.

Characteristics

Head shape

Drywall/plasterboard screws typically have bugle heads.

Drive type

Drywall/plasterboard screws have several different drive types but the most common is Phillips.

Body shape and tip

They always have a tapered body and a sharp, pointed tip.

Threads

These screws can be fully or partially-threaded, their threads can be fine or coarse and can be single or twin/double.

How are they inserted?

Drywall/plasterboard screws are usually used with an anchor or a metal stud.