Finishing drywall: How do I finish over screws that refuse to recess ...
2012年2月21日 · If I had known in the beginning what I know now, I would have installed the QuietRock as the first layer and used special backer board screws with a square-shaped bit …
What are the implications of driving a drywall screw too far into …
This is a critical repair for drywall on the ceiling, and a very good idea for drywall mounted on the wall. I wouldn't go through any added effort to tear down the drywall, since it's still perfectly …
How do I consistently drive drywall screws to the correct depth?
The biggest mistake you can make when screwing in drywall is to drive the screw too deeply, tearing the paper outer layer. The paper is what's holding the plaster inside together enough to …
What is the weight capacity of your typical 2 1/2" drywall screw …
2012年11月3日 · The shear strength of drywall screws is pretty weak, because they placed most of the design in the threads and the head to grip the drywall rather than in the shaft of the …
Drywall surrounding vent no longer supports screws;
2017年6月12日 · Screws that normally fix the vent in place can't do their job anymore. The drywall has crumbled to the point that the tapped hole for the screw lacks a boundary with the duct. …
What do I do if drywall screws won't penetrate the studs?
2014年10月1日 · If the drywall pops, use two or more screws 2-3" apart, slowly sinking each one to distribute the load. If the heads pop off (tension), use the same procedure only this time, run …
Are these drywall screws driven too deep into the sheet?
The other problem with driving drywall screws with a regular #2 Phillips bit is that screws driven too deep will not have the holding power and the screws will pull through, leaving the sheet …
Recommend attachment for a drill/driver for drywall screws
2021年3月4日 · Drywall Screw Setter Bit Tip, with internal clutch. The small ones don't have a clutch, so they just make the driver cam out of the screw. These do, so the driver just stops …
Should I use nails or screws for hanging drywall on the ceiling?
2011年8月2日 · Nails, when driven in drywall are countersunk slightly and give a much larger area for drywall. Screws are the cheap way for pros to go and they will always take the cheap over …
drywall - What screws should I use for my floating Ikea bookshelf ...
2018年6月14日 · Then use appropriate screws (which type will depend on whether you have metal or wood studs) to mount that pair of holes. Then use anchors for the rest. If you can get …