Screws for MDF?

s-j-cooper_2

Hello,

We managed to pick up some kitchen cupboards off freecycle. They are brand new as theyre delivered in error, but they have come without fixings/ screws/ handles.

I'm sorted with the hinges and handles and I have ordered some chipboard screws to attach to the cabinets, but the doors are MDF and I have been advised to get some 'MDF' screws.

The only ones I can find are these:

http://www.screwfix.com/cats/A331364/Screws/Board-Screws/MDF-Screws

But they don't do less than 25mm in length, and only need 20mm length (and it comes to quite alot with delivery when I only actually need 8!)

Is there an alternative that would work perfectly well?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

savemoney

Have you tried any of the sheds? B&Q etc I know they sell MDF screws but not sure on sizes. They own screwfix too so maybe not

andrew-b

Standard general purpose woodscrews will do the job but you'll need to drill pilot holes first to get them to bite. Will save you money in screws (pennies i know but they all add up to pounds) at the expense of drilling pilot holes - plus any you don't use can be used for other non-mdf jobs. My favourite general purpose wood screws at the moment are wickes easy-drive screws - few pence more than the cheapest but worth it for the ease of use IMO. I've tried similar one's from B&Q but they don't seem to bite as well in normal soft wood. Screwfix always seem expensive to me on screws for the DIYer..especially if you only need a pack of 25.

Andy

loracan1

Like Andrew-b says, just ordinary woodscrews will be fine (must say, I wasn't even aware there were 'mdf' screws) but I do use a pilot hole.