Hardware and Fasteners - fiberglass door screws

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Abigail
06-05-08, 11:40 AM
I will be installing a Roman shade on a fiberglass door that has a window. What type of screw do I need to use?

chandler
06-05-08, 02:59 PM
Welcome to the forums. Generally fiberglas doors have rails and stiles in their perimeters as do regular wooden doors. Some are even solid. I would use a #6 x 1/2" round head either bright zinc or stainless steel. You would want to predrill your holes with a small drill bit. Let us know if we can help further.
Gunguy45
06-05-08, 03:33 PM
I always use sheet metal screws in the door skins, whether FG, masonite, or steel. Esp for shades or curtain rods (lightweight).

chandler
06-05-08, 05:56 PM
That would eliminate drilling pilots, so there ya go!
Gunguy45
06-05-08, 06:20 PM
Not self drilling tho, not in that thin stuff.

Chandler, I still drill pilots.
chandler
06-08-08, 01:01 PM
I thought you were talking about the drill point sheet metal screws. My bad. Then definitely drill pilots.