What screws to use for fixing plasterboard?
The screw length should be such that the screw penetrates the timber by about 25mm (1 inch) i.e. for 9.5mm thick plasterboard use 32mm long screws, or for 12.5mm thick plasterboard use 38mm long screws. Fixing centres should be about 150mm (6 inches).Click to see full answer. In this regard, can I use normal screws…
The screw length should be such that the screw penetrates the timber by about 25mm (1 inch) i.e. for 9.5mm thick plasterboard use 32mm long screws, or for 12.5mm thick plasterboard use 38mm long screws. Fixing centres should be about 150mm (6 inches).Click to see full answer. In this regard, can I use normal screws for plasterboard?Yes As long as they don’t break the paper and are not proud any will do. But tge right screws are easier to use and you can get them with threads for timber or metal.Also, do I need special screws for plasterboard? Plasterboard should be positioned with a small gap between each sheet – no greater than 3mm. The screw length should be such that the screw penetrates the timber by about 25mm (1 inch) i.e. for 9.5mm thick plasterboard use 32mm long screws, or for 12.5mm thick plasterboard use 38mm long screws. Similarly, how far apart are screws in plasterboard? These should be spaced approximately 40 to 60 cm apart, about the same distance as timber studs are spaced. The furring strips give your screws something to grab onto to keep your plasterboard up. Make sure you are using screws that are long enough to reach the masonry behind for the best results.What can I use to patch plasterboard to a wall?A plaster board adhesive helps secure plasterboard to a wall. It can also be used for insulation boards, floorboards, shower/bathroom boards and most commonly used building substrates. Dry wall adhesive can be applied in different ways, some apply the DLA to the wall and other apply it to the back of the board.
