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This Würth #7 x 2-inch bugle head drywall screw is a coarse-thread, Phillips drive fastener for attaching gypsum board to wood framing. The 2-inch length suits standard 5/8-inch drywall and is also a common choice for double-layer assemblies where added shank depth keeps the screw firmly in the stud.
The 2-inch length is the go-to choice when the board is thicker or when two layers are being fastened together. For 5/8-inch fire-rated board, the extra shank over a standard 1-5/8-inch screw adds penetration depth into the stud, which helps maintain holding power in the heavier panel. In double-layer work, the combined thickness of two 1/2-inch boards calls for this length to ensure the screw reaches fully into the framing. Ceiling applications with 5/8-inch board also benefit from the added length, where pull-through resistance matters most. This screw is for interior, dry-environment installation on wood framing only.
The bugle head's curved underside transitions smoothly from the face down to the shank, letting the head dimple cleanly into the board surface without tearing the paper facing. That clean dimple is what allows joint compound to fill and finish without a raised edge. The coarse thread is optimized for wood fiber, grabbing the stud aggressively and pulling the panel snug in fewer turns than a fine-thread screw would in the same material. The black finish is a phosphate-type coating standard on interior drywall screws, suited for dry indoor environments. It is not rated for exterior or high-humidity applications.
Drywall crews and contractors working with 5/8-inch board use this length as their standard. It is also the screw framers and finish carpenters pull when laminating two layers of 1/2-inch board for sound control or fire assembly details. Production shops that pre-build wall panels sometimes keep this size alongside 1-5/8-inch screws so the right length is always at hand for the board thickness on deck. At 3500 screws per box, it supports extended runs without constant restocking.
The 2-inch length adds penetration depth into the stud, which matters when fastening 5/8-inch board or laminating two layers. The extra shank length keeps the screw firmly anchored in the framing even as panel weight increases.
No. This is a coarse-thread screw optimized for wood framing. Metal stud applications require a fine-thread S-type drywall screw with a self-tapping point designed to cut into steel.
No. The curved bugle profile self-countersinks as the screw is driven, dimpling into the board face without a separate countersink step.
Yes, for interior wood-framed ceilings with 5/8-inch gypsum board. The 2-inch length provides solid stud penetration, which supports pull-through resistance in overhead installations.
No. The black finish on this screw is suitable for dry interior environments only. For exterior or high-moisture applications, a corrosion-resistant fastener with an appropriate coating is needed.
For crews working through rolls of 5/8-inch board or double-layer assemblies, this #7 x 2-inch black drywall screw delivers a consistent, clean dimple and solid stud bite — packed 3500 to the box so the job keeps moving.
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