what type of screws

[Them and Us]

what kind of screws should i us for 3/4 inch melamine? i bought 1-1/4 inch fine thread dry wall screws. should i use coarse thread or something else. i was told speed screws by a neighbor but i couldn't find speed screws. thanks in advance.

[Tim_Cranwill]

I don't know what type to use, but I'd recommend you pre-drill all your holes.:)

Good luck!

[Them and Us]

that much i do know to do. I'm also going touch the pre-drilled holes with a large bit so i can sink th screw in and then fill it with wood filler and then paint and seal everything to make it look real nice.

[Grant vg]

I have always used a black coloured, all purpose, coarse thread
Drywall screws without a problem.
Im not sure if they come in white, but that would be nice. :)
i use 1 and 5/8" screws which should be good for 3/4 inch as well. just make sure u pre drill as cranwill said and you should be fine.

Goodluck!

[Jeff_Favelle]

Yep. Just what Grant said.

[Them and Us]

cool thanks grant. i bout some coarse thread drywall screws. I'll just set them in the wood so it'll look nicer so white is not needed since you are right it is non-existant.

[chappy]

why do you need to pre- drill the holes

thanx Nick

[Them and Us]

screwing directly into the wood can crack it.

[chappy]

ok makes sense

thanks

[Shane Tesser]

There is actually a specific type of screw that is suppose to be used for melamine and chip board etc. It has a wider thread pitch than a regular screw...it should still be pre-drilled however, and the wide pitch is purely for clamping force. Drywall screws are good too i find..but as you stated..you have to drill. Please dont try to install these without doing that...the heads will come off :D Trust me, ive done it lol ;)

[Dunner]

do you have to pre drill when using just plywood?

[Them and Us]

my neighbor said you don't reallyhave to with plywood s i thought plywood before melamine. but he still reccommended to. i think it would be great if they made screws that ws a normal screw but the very tip was like a drill bit. that would save so much time. anybody want to join in on this business venture. ha. i still think its a good idea though. if it would work and if it actuall hasn't been done.

[katey]

The problem with a screw with a drill head would be nowhere for the tailings to go, so you would still have the same issue with splitting

[Them and Us]

crush my dreams why don't ya! ha kidding. guess your right.