You want the screw head to be 1/16 inch below the surface of the drywall paper. Drive it too far and you’ll tear the paper around the screw head, reducing the holding power of the screw.

You want the screw head to be 1/16-inch below the surface of the drywall paper. Drive it too far, and you’ll tear the paper around the screw head, reducing the holding power of the screw.

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You want the screw head to be 1/16 inch below the surface of the drywall paper. Drive it too far, and you’ll tear the paper around the screw head, reducing the holding power of the screw.