Fine thread drywall screw
Black screw with a tight thread.
- Where it is used: Board onto metal studs.
- Watch out: It must go into the metal as far as the maker says.
Brands and types in the UK (5)
British Gypsum 25mm Drywall Screws Black Phosphate
Self-tapping phosphate-coated screws for fixing 12.5mm or 15mm plasterboard to 0.8mm gauge metal or timber.
Technical data
- Length: 25mm
- Pack Size: 1000
- Colour: Black
- Approvals: EN 14566
- Type: Drywall Screw
Source: Builder Depot
British Gypsum 35mm Collated Drywall Screws
For fixing boards up to 30mm thick to 0.8mm gauge metal framing or timber.
Technical data
- Length: 35mm
- Pack Size: 1000
- A1 reaction to fire
- CE conforming
- UKCA conforming
Source: Builder Depot
Speed Pro D2 3.5mm Black Phosphate Drywall Screws
Self-tapping drywall screws for fixing plasterboard to metal studding or wooden battens.
Technical data
- Diameter: 3.5mm
- Material: Hardened C1022 Steel
- Head: Countersunk Cross
- Finish: Black Phosphate
- Pack Quantity: 1000
Source: Builder Depot
Wickes Fine Thread Black Phosphated Plasterboard Screws 38mm
For fitting plasterboard, fibreboard and other insulation boards to wood or steel studding.
Technical data
- Thread Type: Fine thread
- Diameter: 3.5 mm
- Length: 38 mm
- Head Type: Countersunk
- Drive Type: Phillips
Source: Wickes
Diall Phillips Bugle Carbon Steel Plasterboard Screw 3.5mm x 35mm
Self-drilling countersunk screws for metal and wood, no pilot hole needed.
Technical data
- Diameter: 3.5mm
- Length: 35mm
- Screw thread type: Fine
- Thread length type: Fully threaded
- Material: Carbon steel
Source: B&Q
Sources: product listings from B&Q, Builder Depot, Wickes, checked on 31-10-2026. Photos are from Builder Depot (with permission) the manufacturer or the shop (shown under each photo); where there is no photo we show a drawing. Original Fixiz Academy text; data can change, always check the manufacturer data sheet.