Screwdrivers & Screwguns
Screw gun range for fast, consistent plasterboard fixing without wrecking heads or wrists.
When you're boarding out a ceiling or running full sheets all day, a proper drywall screw gun keeps depth consistent and your pace up. Go corded for constant run time, or pick a collated screw gun for auto feed speed and less time reloading.
What Are Screw Guns Used For?
- Fixing plasterboard to timber or metal stud where you need repeatable depth so heads sit flush without tearing the paper.
- Running long lines of drywall screws on ceilings and big partition runs, where a drywall screw gun saves your wrist compared to a combi on clutch.
- Speeding up first-fix boarding with a collated screw gun or drywall collated screw gun, so you are driving screw after screw without stopping to load singles.
- Snagging and patch work with a lighter drywall screwdriver when you are swapping damaged boards or tightening up popped fixings without overdriving.
- High-volume site boarding using an auto feed screw gun or autofeed screwdriver, keeping the screw line moving and reducing dropped screws and missed bits.
Choosing the Right Screw Gun
Match the screw gun to the volume of boarding you are doing, because the wrong setup either slows you down or ruins boards.
1. Collated vs Standard (Loose Screws)
If you are doing full rooms, ceilings, or commercial runs, a collated drywall screw gun or auto feed drywall screw gun pays for itself in speed and fewer stoppages. If you are only doing small patches or the odd sheet, a standard drywall screwgun is simpler and you are not tied to collated strips.
2. Corded Screwdriver vs Cordless
If you are on constant boarding with power always nearby, a corded screwdriver or corded electric screwdriver gives you steady run time and no battery swaps mid-ceiling. If you are moving room to room, up towers, or working where leads are a pain, cordless keeps you quicker and safer.
3. Depth Control and Nose Cone Feel
If you are regularly tearing paper or burying heads, you need a drywall screw driver with reliable depth setting and a nose that sits flat on the board. Set it so the head dimples the face without breaking through, then leave it alone and let the tool do repeatable work.
4. Attachment vs Dedicated Tool
A screw gun attachment can be a decent halfway house if you already own a compatible screwdriver gun and want collated speed for occasional jobs. If you are boarding most days, a dedicated automatic screw gun is usually smoother, better balanced, and less faff when you are flat out.
Who Uses Screw Guns on Site?
- Dryliners and plasterboard gangs who need a plasterboard screw gun that holds depth all day on ceilings, stud walls, and MF systems.
- Joiners and partition fixers doing first-fix, because a drywall gun is quicker than a standard drill driver once you are into full-sheet runs.
- Maintenance teams and fit-out crews who keep a drywall screwdriver in the van for quick board repairs and refurbs without chewing up screw heads.
The Basics: Understanding Drywall Screw Guns
A drywall screw gun is built to drive lots of screws to the same depth, fast. The key difference is how it feeds screws and how it controls depth into plasterboard.
1. Standard Drywall Screwdriver (Loose Screws)
You load single screws and the nose cone sets the depth, so every fixing lands consistent when it is dialled in. It is the go-to for smaller jobs, repairs, and anywhere you are not firing hundreds of screws back-to-back.
2. Collated and Auto Feed Screw Guns
A collated screw gun uses screws joined in strips and feeds the next one as you work, so you keep the tool on the board and stay in rhythm. On ceilings and long partitions, it cuts reload time and helps keep fixings evenly spaced without constantly reaching for screws.
Screw Gun Accessories That Keep You Moving
The right add-ons stop stoppages and chewed heads, especially when you are driving fixings all day.
1. Collated Screw Strips
If you are running a collated drywall screw gun, keep the right length and thread type on hand so you are not bodging with the wrong screws and fighting feed issues halfway through a ceiling.
2. Spare Bits and Bit Holders
Drywall screws will chew bits over time, and a worn bit is what rounds heads and slows you down. Carry spares so you can swap in seconds and keep every drive clean.
3. Screw Gun Attachment (Auto Feed Magazine)
A screw gun attachment adds auto feed speed to a compatible driver for occasional boarding without buying a full second tool. It is a practical option when you only need collated performance on certain jobs.
Shop Screw Guns at ITS.co.uk
Whether you need a simple drywall screwdriver for patching or a collated screw gun for full-sheet runs, we stock the range in the key types and setups for site work. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get back on the boards without waiting around.
Screw Gun FAQs
What is a screw gun used for?
A screw gun is used for fast, repeatable screw fixing, most commonly plasterboard to timber or metal stud. The big win is depth control, so you sink heads consistently without tearing the board face or leaving screws proud.
What is another name for a screw gun?
On site you will hear screw gun, screwgun, drywall gun, plasterboard screw gun, drywall screwdriver, or screwdriver gun. If it takes collated strips, it is often called a collated screw gun or auto feed screw gun.
Can you get a screw gun?
Yes, you can buy dedicated screw guns in corded or cordless, and you can also get collated and auto feed drywall screw gun setups for high-volume boarding. For lighter use, some people go with a screw gun attachment on a compatible driver.
Do I actually need a drywall screw gun, or will a drill driver do it?
A drill driver will get screws in, but it is slower and easier to overdrive and damage boards when you are doing volume. If you are fixing more than the odd sheet, a plasterboard gun is quicker, kinder to the board, and far less tiring over a full shift.
Are collated screw guns worth it on real jobs?
If you are doing ceilings, long partitions, or whole plots, yes, because a collated drywall screw gun cuts reload time and keeps you in a steady rhythm. If you are only patching or doing small refurbs, loose screws are usually simpler and cheaper to run.
