Midwest Fasteners Ceramic Coated Steel Wafer Head Phillips Drive Cement Board Screws

Midwest Fasteners Ceramic Coated Steel Wafer Head Phillips Drive Cement Board Screws

Midwest Fasteners Ceramic Coated Steel Wafer Head Phillips Drive Cement Board Screws are steel tapping screws built for fastening cement board and backer board to framing or subfloor. This family is available in #8 x 1-1/4" and #8 x 1-5/8" lengths, letting installers match screw length to board thickness and framing depth. Every option in the range shares a sharp point for easy starts without pre-drilling, a wafer head that sits flush against cement board without cracking the material, a Phillips drive for secure, slip-resistant installation, and a ceramic coated gray finish for added corrosion resistance and a smooth drive-in feel.

Key Features

• Size Range: Available in #8 x 1-1/4" and #8 x 1-5/8" lengths to match board and framing thickness.
• Material & Finish: Steel construction with a ceramic coated gray finish for added corrosion resistance and smooth driving.
• Head Type: Wafer head sits flush against cement board surfaces to minimize cracking.
• Drive Type: Phillips drive provides secure bit engagement and reduces cam-out during installation.
• Point Type: Sharp point starts quickly in cement board and wood framing without pre-drilling.
• Product Type: Tapping screw engineered specifically for cement board and backer board applications.
• Color: Gray finish matches typical cement board coloring for a clean appearance where fasteners remain visible.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Size: #8 x 1-1/4" - #8 x 1-5/8"

Typical Applications

• Fastening cement board and backer board to wood or metal framing
• Tile underlayment installation in bathrooms, kitchens, and wet areas
• Backer board attachment for flooring and wall tile projects
• General remodeling and tile prep work requiring a flush-sitting fastener

Why Midwest Fasteners?

Midwest Fasteners builds this cement board screw family from steel with a ceramic coated finish, pairing a sharp point and wafer head design to deliver consistent, flush-sitting fastening across both the #8 x 1-1/4" and #8 x 1-5/8" lengths in the range. Contractors and installers can count on uniform sizing, drive engagement, and finish quality across every length option, making these screws a dependable choice for cement board and tile backer projects where a clean, flush result matters.