Finishing drywall: How do I finish over screws that refuse to recess ...
Feb 21, 2012 · 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 …
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 …
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 …
What is the weight capacity of your typical 2 1/2" drywall screw …
Nov 3, 2012 · 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 screw. …
Drywall surrounding vent no longer supports screws;
Jun 12, 2017 · 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. …
screws - hole too big for anchor but anchor is still stuck - Home ...
Jun 5, 2025 · There are two ways to securely attach something to drywall: Find the studs with a stud finder, and screw directly into the wood. This is the best way, but the distance between …
What do I do if drywall screws won't penetrate the studs?
Oct 1, 2014 · 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 …
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 …
safety - My kitchen cabinets were mounted with drywall screws.
Jun 24, 2020 · @Jack It's not about the strength - it's about the length. Most drywall screws aren't that long, typically 1-1/4". If the drywall is 1/2" that leaves normally 3/4" in the stud. Add a 1/2" …
Recommend attachment for a drill/driver for drywall screws
Mar 4, 2021 · 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 …