{"product_id":"securfix-drywall-screws-3-5-x-50mm-black-phosphate-pack-of-200","title":"Securfix Drywall Screws 3.5 x 50mm Black Phosphate Pack of 200","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pack of 200 Securfix 50mm plasterboard screws, size 3.5 x 50mm (6 x 2 inch). They are drywall screws with a bugle head, cross drive and black phosphate finish, giving extra length for situations where a standard short screw will not reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 x 50mm, also 6 x 2in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBugle head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurfix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 x 50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCross\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack phosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 50mm drywall screw is useful when you are fixing through two layers of board, or through a board and packing, and still need to bite into the frame. If you are hanging a single board onto studs, a shorter screw is usually easier to drive. Hold a screw against the build-up of boards to confirm it will reach the studs with a good margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the frame positions on the board surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a cross bit with a depth-setting holder if you have one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the board tight against the frame while you drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSink each head just below the plasterboard surface for filling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill, let dry and sand smooth before decorating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow deep do 50mm plasterboard screws go?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSink the heads just below the plasterboard surface so they can be filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the imperial size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 x 2 inch, equal to 3.5 x 50mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat finish do they have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA black phosphate finish, with a bugle head and cross drive. There are 200 screws in each pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Securfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824253108497,"sku":"DS-7623021","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0097\/files\/securfix-drywall-screws-3-5-x-50mm-black-phosphate-pack-of-200-1.jpg?v=1792512750","url":"https:\/\/diysmith.co.uk\/products\/securfix-drywall-screws-3-5-x-50mm-black-phosphate-pack-of-200","provider":"DIYSmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}