Quantity Calculation
To calculate how many screws you’ll need for your project, you’ll need to know the width of the lumber and your planned stud spacing. Below, you’ll find the quantity required for the most common dimensions and spacings.
Wood width / Stud spacing / Number of screws/m²
95 mm / 600 mm / 34
120 mm / 600 mm / 28
145 mm / 600 mm / 24
Hidden screw installation with Stålviks Hidden Deck Tool—a truly sturdy professional tool for those who want the very best. Absolutely not to be confused with simple plastic tools. Of course, available at wholesale prices.
Stålviks—for concealed screw installation of decking. Using Stålviks tools, the screw is installed into the side of the decking board, resulting in a concealed installation. An extremely powerful and stable tool for maximum performance; its center of gravity ensures stability during installation. Stålviks tools are designed for 22–34 mm decking and are adjustable for decking board widths between 95–150 mm.The Stålviks tool comes with three different spacers, allowing you to choose a spacing of either 3.5, 4.5, or 5.5 mm. The Stålviks tool is used in conjunction with a special screw and is installed using a custom bit included with the tool, which fits into the handle of the decking tool.
Torx 15 bit with a stop edge, ensuring the screw is driven to the exact depth in the wood.
The tool can also be used with screws from other brands, such as Essve, Camo, Fast, Heco, and others.
Stålviks is a Swedish brand designed for professionals and discerning DIYers, while offering prices lower than those of low-cost screws found in discount stores.