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quick question about screws - which ones for 25mm WBP plywood?

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I've ordered some plywood to fix the bathroom floor and realised I need some screws to go with it. I've had a look online but the choice is huge. Can anyone point me in the right direction of something thats suitable for 25mm plywood into joists? I'm ordering from Screwfix if that helps....

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  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,459 Forumite
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    Rust proof for those bathroom floods, lost head with no thread for the last 25mm perhaps.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • latecomer
    latecomer Posts: 4,331 Forumite
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    thanks for the reply. I've actually just been on the phone with the timber yard and they have recommended some 50x8 Spax which is what they sell to the trade.
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    the general rule for screw length, is twice the thickness of the piece you are fitting.
    Get some gorm.
  • leveller2911
    leveller2911 Posts: 8,061 Forumite
    Spax screws are ok, think they are coated with "yellow chromate" so wont rust.Personally I use Winzer Wurths wupo fast or eco fast screws(not sure if they sell to the public).Think both manufacturers are German, seem to make the best screws.
  • latecomer
    latecomer Posts: 4,331 Forumite
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    thanks for the replies. Screws are now ordered :)
  • andrew-b
    andrew-b Posts: 2,413 Forumite
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    Bit late...but my favourites are Wickes Easy Drive screws. I've tried the B&Q equivalent but they don't bite as well. Never actually ordered any screws from screwfix mainly because i never usually need many. Hope you ordered via quidco to get your cashback!

    Andy
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