{"product_id":"securfix-drywall-screws-4-2-x-75mm-pack-of-500","title":"Securfix Drywall Screws 4.2 x 75mm, Pack of 500","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecurfix 75mm plasterboard screws, sized 4.2 x 75mm (9 x 2 15\/16 inch), in a pack of 500. These drywall screws have a bugle head and Phillips drive with a zinc plated finish, and the long length helps where you are fixing through more than a single layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.2 x 75mm, listed as 9 x 2 15\/16 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhillips drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBugle head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc plated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 500\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\u003e4.2 x 75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhillips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBugle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrywall screws are chosen by length. A 75mm screw is a long option, so it suits fixing through thicker build-ups where a shorter screw would not reach the support behind. For a single thin board onto a stud, a shorter screw is normally enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate the studs or battens behind the board and mark their lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit a Phillips bit, ideally in a depth-setting holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the board firmly against the support and drive the screw square.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop when the bugle head sits just below the surface without tearing the paper facing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill over the heads with a suitable filler, then sand smooth before decorating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow deep should 75mm plasterboard screws be driven?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo the head sits just below the surface without tearing the paper facing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat drive do they use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Phillips drive, so use a Phillips bit rather than a pozi bit for the best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many are in a pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pack contains 500 screws, which suits larger boarding jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Securfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824304816401,"sku":"DS-6340111","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0097\/files\/securfix-drywall-screws-4-2-x-75mm-pack-of-500-1.jpg?v=1792513327","url":"https:\/\/diysmith.co.uk\/products\/securfix-drywall-screws-4-2-x-75mm-pack-of-500","provider":"DIYSmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}