what size screw fits what

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:11 am

Hello, have to completely refurb a house. Can anyone give advice on what screw sizes, ie length and dia, to fix floor boards, skirting, door frames etc. Would like a list as a reference, anything that is regularly fixed to a wall, floor or ceiling. Thanks Steve

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:22 am

brown plugs 7mm masonery bit 1.5" in the plug plus the thickness of what your fixing
so for example a 20mm batton countersunk 6mm =14mm + 37mm [1.5 "]+51mm or 2" screw usualy 8or 10s
red plugs 6mm masonery bit 1.25 and as above except 6 or8s

screwfix go for all the 500s screws
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/che/tro ... stid=78888
Quote Item Pack Prices (inc. VAT) Qty Total

8 x 2" Twin Thread 500s™ 500 £2.58

8 x 1½" Twin Thread 500s 500 £1.58

8 x 2½" Twin Thread 500s 500 £3.35

10 x 2" Twin Thread 500s 500 £3.04

8 x 1" Twin Thread 500s 500 £1.38

8 x 1¼" Twin Thread 500s 500 £1.60

8 x 1¾" Twin Thread 500s 500 £2.33

6 x 1¼" Twin Thread 500s 500 £1.32

6 x ½" Twin Thread 500s 500 £0.90

6 x ¾" Twin Thread 500s 500 £1.05

Total Goods (inc. VAT) £19.13

Packing & Handling FREE

Delivery £5.00

All product prices include VAT.
View prices ex. VAT GRAND TOTAL £24.13

countersinc and plug set[skirtings
1.5" ovals [1/2 k]archatraves
2.5" lost head or oval nails[ 2k] or2.5 8s flooring
1" panel pins

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:21 pm

Thanks big-all for the information. Cheers Steve

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:30 pm

slightly more info than diy not

the more answers the better

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:26 pm

darkhorse · Post by **darkhorse** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:40 am

big-all wrote:slightly more info than diy not

the more answers the better

I was gonna say!!

on Diy not that queston might have got a few giggles and the odd useless answer

nice work big all

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:27 am

darkhorse wrote: I was gonna say!!

on Diy not that queston might have got a few giggles and the odd useless answer

nice work big all

to be honest although it can be annoying a thread that gets highjacked in a light hearted way is far more likley to get more usefull answers than a one answer thread

as long as the screwfix bitchy queens dont throw there hand bags over here we will be fine

ellie · Post by **ellie** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:56 pm

To show respect and politeness is something that is completely alien to Screwfix forum members. It’s properly something to with that part of the brain they had removed at birth.

EJJ150847 · Post by **EJJ150847** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:06 pm

Iv'e noticed that at screwfix, what could have been a useful site is full of bitchiness and sarcasm, no help to anyone.

At least here we can throw insults, and get them back in a friendly manner, makes life such fun.

John

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:01 pm

big-all took a trip to Screwfix today and bought your list. Many thanks, talking about Screwfix even the sales staff are surly.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:14 pm

if i knew you where going i would have suggested furthe "usefull items"

a combination square/ 2 tubes no nails/ a copping saw/ect ect

EJJ150847 · Post by **EJJ150847** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:28 pm

And a bigger hammer, always works, if it don't fit use a bigger hammer.

John

Welsh Decorator · Post by **Welsh Decorator** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:41 pm

EJJ150847 wrote:And a bigger hammer, always works, if it don't fit use a bigger hammer.

John

Now that's just the Screew Fix way of doing things!

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:52 pm

Have asked a question on Diy not and one of the replys has accused me of lying

. Is that the standard thing to do ?

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:01 pm

dont worry about it people do try it on with questions so some people are slightly wary

just answer that your deadly serious and thank them for there answers

have you got a link so i can defend you if nessesery