{"product_id":"securfix-drywall-screws-6-x-1-5-8-inch-3-5-x-42mm-pack-of-1000-2","title":"Securfix Drywall Screws 6 x 1 5\/8 inch (3.5 x 42mm) - Pack of 1000","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bulk pack of 1000 Securfix plasterboard screws in 3.5 x 42mm (6 x 1 5\/8 inch). These drywall screws have a bugle head, cross drive and black phosphate finish, and the large quantity suits whole-room boarding jobs where you get through screws quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 x 42mm, listed as 6 x 1 5\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBugle head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack phosphate finish\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 42mm\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\u003eHead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBugle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 42mm length sits in the middle of the drywall range, giving a little more reach than a short screw. That can help where boards are thicker or the support behind is uneven. Measure the board and allow enough screw to grip the frame firmly. Buying in bulk also means you are less likely to run short halfway through a ceiling or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the line of each stud or batten on the face of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a cross bit in a depth-setting holder to keep every screw consistent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the board tight to the frame and drive straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the screw head just below the plasterboard surface so it can be filled over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill, sand and finish once all the boards are up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many plasterboard screws are in the bulk pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are 1000 screws in the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size are they?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.5 x 42mm, which is 6 x 1 5\/8 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow should the head finish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust below the plasterboard surface, so it can be filled over before decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Securfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824582230289,"sku":"DS-8845552","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0097\/files\/securfix-drywall-screws-6-x-1-5-8-inch-3-5-x-42mm-pack-of-1000-2-1.jpg?v=1792515732","url":"https:\/\/diysmith.co.uk\/products\/securfix-drywall-screws-6-x-1-5-8-inch-3-5-x-42mm-pack-of-1000-2","provider":"DIYSmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}