Black passivated fine thread drywall screws with a sharp bugle head point for clean, fast fixing into metal stud and plasterboard. Available in a full range of sizes and bulk quantities to suit any job.
Size
QTY
Price
QTY
3.5 x 25mm
1000
£3.98£4.78
3.5 x 25mm
200
£0.98£1.18
3.5 x 42mm
1000
£0.98£1.18
3.5 x 32mm
1000
£4.13£4.96
3.5 x 32mm
200
£1.09£1.31
3.5 x 35mm
1000
£6.44£7.73
3.5 x 38mm
1000
£4.69£5.63
3.5 x 38mm
200
£1.25£1.50
3.5 x 42mm
1000
£5.19£6.23
3.5 x 42mm
200
£1.39£1.67
3.5 x 45mm
1000
£7.42£8.90
3.5 x 45mm
200
£1.99£2.39
3.5 x 50mm
1000
£5.94£7.13
3.5 x 50mm
200
£1.57£1.88
3.5 x 55mm
500
£4.98£5.98
3.5 x 60mm
500
£5.25£6.30
3.5 x 60mm
200
£2.98£3.58
4.2 x 65mm
200
£2.73£3.28
4.2 x 65mm
500
£5.09£6.11
4.2 x 75mm
200
£3.22£3.86
4.2 x 75mm
500
£5.63£6.76
4.8 x 90mm
500
£16.32£19.58
4.8 x 100mm
100
£2.58£3.10
4.8 x 100mm
500
£8.77£10.52
Black fine thread drywall screws are the standard choice for fixing plasterboard to metal stud framing. The fine thread is designed specifically for metal stud work, cutting cleanly through the steel without chewing up the material or losing grip. These are black passivated, which gives them a degree of corrosion resistance and helps them sit flush without standing proud of the board surface.
Each screw features a Phillips bugle head, which spreads the load as it drives in and countersinks neatly without tearing the paper face of the board. The 25-degree super sharp point cuts through metal without pre-drilling, which saves time on site when you’re running through a hundred fixings before lunch. The 60-degree thread angle gives a solid bite in the stud and holds the board firmly in place.
Why Tradespeople Rely on Fine Thread Drywall Screws
The difference between fine and coarse thread matters more than it might seem. Coarse thread screws are for timber framing. Fine thread screws are for metal. Using a coarse thread in a metal stud tends to strip the fixing point and leave you with a loose board, which is nobody’s idea of a good finish. These black fine thread drywall screws are made for the job they’re doing.
They carry the CE mark in compliance with the Construction Products Regulation, so they meet the relevant European standards for use in construction. For drylining contractors, shopfitters, and anyone putting up partition walls, that matters when the job needs to be done to a recognised standard.
Available across a wide range of lengths from 25mm through to 100mm, and in box quantities from 100 up to 1000, so whether you’re doing a single room or a full-floor commercial fit-out, you can buy what you need without running short mid-job.
Pro Tip: When fixing into thin-gauge metal stud, keep your drill speed high but clutch setting low so the screw drives flush without punching straight through the board face.
These screws are used wherever plasterboard is being fixed to metal stud partitions and ceiling frames. That covers everything from domestic room conversions and stud partition walls to large-scale commercial drylining, shopfitting, and office fit-outs. They are the go-to fixing for drylining contractors, partition installers, and general builders working with metal frame systems.
Different lengths serve different purposes. Shorter lengths such as 25mm and 32mm are typically used for single-layer plasterboard onto light-gauge metal. Longer lengths from 45mm upwards are used for double-layer board or thicker board profiles where more thread engagement is needed for a secure fix.
Best For
Fixing plasterboard to metal stud partitions
Ceiling board installation on metal frames
Double-layer plasterboard systems
Commercial drylining and shopfitting
Domestic partition walls
Compatible With
Light-gauge metal stud framing
Standard 12.5mm plasterboard
15mm plasterboard
Double-layer board systems
Metal ceiling grid framing
Key Features
Black passivated finish
Phillips bugle head
25-degree super sharp point
60-degree fine thread angle
CE marked to Construction Products Regulation
Available in 13 sizes from 3.5 x 25mm to 4.8 x 100mm
Not suitable for: Not suitable for fixing plasterboard to timber stud or timber joists. For timber framing, you need a coarse thread drywall screw. Fine thread in timber will not grip properly and the board will work loose over time.
Fit a Phillips PH2 bit into your drywall screwdriver or cordless drill. Set the clutch so the screw drives flush with the board face without breaking through the paper. Hold the board firmly against the stud and drive screws at roughly 200mm to 300mm centres along each stud, keeping fixings at least 10mm in from the board edge.
The sharp point will self-drill through light-gauge metal without any pre-drilling needed. Check periodically that screws are sitting flush and not proud. A screw sitting above the surface will cause a bump in the finish, and one driven too deep will lose its grip in the stud.
Fit a PH2 Phillips bit to your drywall gun or cordless drill
Set the clutch depth so the screw head sits just below the board surface without tearing the paper
Position the plasterboard against the metal stud and hold or brace it in place
Drive screws at 200mm to 300mm centres along each stud
Keep all fixings at least 10mm in from the board edge to avoid cracking
Check each screw is flush — not proud, not punched through
Adjust clutch setting if screws are consistently over or under-driving
What is the difference between fine thread and coarse thread drywall screws?
Fine thread screws are designed for metal stud framing. The tighter thread pitch cuts cleanly into steel and holds securely. Coarse thread screws are made for timber. If you use a coarse thread in a metal stud the thread tends to strip out and the board will not be held firmly. Always match the screw thread to the framing material.
Do I need to pre-drill metal stud before driving these screws?
No. The 25-degree sharp point is designed to self-drill through light-gauge metal stud without any pre-drilling. A drywall screwgun or a cordless drill with the clutch set correctly is all you need. Pre-drilling would actually slow you down and is not necessary for standard metal stud thicknesses.
Manufactured from hardened steel with a black passivated surface treatment, these screws offer basic corrosion resistance suitable for internal dry environments. The bugle head profile distributes load across the board face on entry, reducing surface damage. The 60-degree thread angle and 25-degree point geometry are optimised for penetration into light-gauge steel without pre-drilling. CE marked in compliance with the Construction Products Regulation.
Thread Type
Fine thread
Head Type
Phillips bugle head
Point Angle
25 degrees
Thread Angle
60 degrees
Finish
Black passivated
Material
Hardened steel
Available Sizes
3.5 x 25mm, 3.5 x 32mm, 3.5 x 35mm, 3.5 x 38mm, 3.5 x 42mm, 3.5 x 45mm, 3.5 x 50mm, 3.5 x 55mm, 3.5 x 60mm, 4.2 x 65mm, 4.2 x 75mm, 4.8 x 90mm, 4.8 x 100mm
Drive Type
Phillips PH2
Certification
CE marked, Construction Products Regulation
Pack Sizes Available
100, 200, 500, 1000
Size
3.5 x 25mm, 3.5 x 50mm, 3.5 x 32mm, 3.5 x 35mm, 3.5 x 38mm, 3.5 x 42mm, 3.5 x 45mm, 3.5 x 55mm, 3.5 x 60mm, 4.2 x 65mm, 4.2 x 75mm, 4.8 x 100mm, 4.8 x 90mm
Box Quantity
100, 1000, 200, 500
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