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I need to get a couple of bras screws to hold up a light in living room.
When installed the electrician only had zinc screws. I'd like to get them replaced with more suitable ones now.

Where would I get some screws that would suit this job. Looks like they'd need to be some heavy duty screws to match up with those already in use.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

untreated brass screws will look worse as brass is a goldy yellow colour
perhaps slotted phosphor bronze coloured screws ??

Father Ted wrote: ↑Tue Jun 18, 2024 12:34 pmAny suggestions?

Screwfix? B & Q (if you only want 2) or ebay

Look at model paints and match it in.

toolbox wrote: ↑Tue Jun 18, 2024 2:41 pm Look at model paints and match it in.

That's what I'd do: If you get in the ballpark colourwise no one will ever notice.

Brass screws are so soft the slot gets chewed up easily, painting is the answer. It is only you who will look.

DWD

dewaltdisney wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:19 am Brass screws are so soft the slot gets chewed up easily, painting is the answer. It is only you who will look.

DWD

i fully agree with this comment
this is why when using brass you always predrill a hole then use a modern screw to open the hole to minimize the risk
further to this most stained or coloured screws you buy wont be brass because off the cost and softness