# Particle board ## Screwing into particle board - Particle board is softer than other types of fibreboard, so easy to strip the hole. ### Types of Screws - Particle board screws - [Home Depot – Paulin #8 x 1-inch Round Washer Head Square Drive Particle Board Screws, Zinc Plated - 20 pcs.](https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin--8-x-1-inch-round-washer-head-square-drive-particle-board-screws-zinc-plated-20-pcs-/1001585591) - [Home Depot – Paulin #8 x 1-inch Flat Head Square Drive Zinc Plated Steel Particle Board Screws - 100pcs](https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin--8-x-1-inch-flat-head-square-drive-zinc-plated-steel-particle-board-screws-100pcs/1000140826) - Chipboard screws - Self-tapping deck screws ### Tips - Tighten slowly / don't overtighten - Position matters - Screw in face should be 1+ inch from edge [(link)](https://www.thesawguy.com/best-screws-for-particle-board/) - Screw in edge should be 2.5+ inches from end [(link)](https://www.thesawguy.com/best-screws-for-particle-board/) - Pilot holes should be 85% of screw diameter [(link)](https://www.thesawguy.com/best-screws-for-particle-board/) - Pilot holes should be slightly deeper than the screw [(link)](https://www.thesawguy.com/best-screws-for-particle-board/)