{"product_id":"securfix-drywall-screws-6-x-1-5-8-inch-3-5-x-42mm-pack-of-200","title":"Securfix Drywall Screws 6 x 1 5\/8 Inch (3.5 x 42mm) Pack of 200","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecurfix 42mm plasterboard screws in 6 x 1 5\/8 inch (3.5 x 42mm), with 200 in a pack. They have a bugle head and cross drive with a black phosphate finish, a handy pack size for patch repairs or boarding a smaller area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 1 5\/8 inch, metric 3.5 x 42mm\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\u003eHead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBugle\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 42mm drywall screw gives a bit more reach than the shorter lengths, which helps where the board is thicker or the frame behind is slightly out of line. For a single standard board on even studs, a shorter screw may be all you need. If in doubt, try one screw first and check the hold before fixing the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the stud or batten positions on the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a countersinking or depth-set bit so the head sits just below the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the board pressed against the frame as you drive each screw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid tearing the paper face, which weakens the hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the heads and sand before painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat bit should I use with 42mm plasterboard screws?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA countersinking or depth-set bit helps the head sit just below the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the imperial size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 x 1 5\/8 inch, matching the 3.5 x 42mm metric size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat finish do they have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack phosphate, a dark finish typical of drywall screws, and there are 200 screws in each pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Securfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824577413393,"sku":"DS-8480174","price":2.99,"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-200-1.jpg?v=1792515690","url":"https:\/\/diysmith.co.uk\/products\/securfix-drywall-screws-6-x-1-5-8-inch-3-5-x-42mm-pack-of-200","provider":"DIYSmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}