🔎 What It Is:
A Drywall Screw is a self-tapping screw designed specifically to attach drywall (plasterboard/gypsum board) to wood or metal studs. It features a bugle-shaped head and a sharp or self-drilling tip, enabling fast installation without damaging the drywall surface.
Bugle head (flat and wide to prevent tearing the drywall)
Phillips (most common)
Coarse thread (for wood studs) / Fine thread (for metal studs)
19 mm (3/4") to 125 mm (5") – depending on drywall thickness
Hardened steel (black phosphate coated to resist corrosion)
Sharp point or self-drilling (for metal)