I'm looking for stainless steel screws.
a-CHA-yo in-OKS — 'acciaio' has three syllables; 'inox' is pronounced 'in-OKS' (from the French inoxydable).
Use this when you need specific screws and know the material. Specifying the material is important for outdoor, kitchen, or bathroom use where corrosion resistance matters. In a ferramenta, staff can advise on the right specification.
Viti (screws) come in multiple materials: acciaio zincato (galvanised steel — for outdoor use), acciaio inox (stainless steel — for coastal or wet environments), ottone (brass — for furniture), and acciaio normale (plain steel — for indoor use only). Specifying the material, length (in mm), diameter (M4, M5, M6), and head type helps the staff find the right product.
Viti da 40 millimetri a testa svasata.
40mm countersunk screws.
Testa svasata (countersunk head) sits flush with the surface; the most common type for woodwork.
Bulloni M8 con rondelle e dadi.
M8 bolts with washers and nuts.
Bullone is a bolt; rondella is a washer; dado (nut) — the full assembly for through-bolting.
Viti per cartongesso.
Drywall screws.
Cartongesso (drywall/plasterboard) requires specific screws with a fine thread and bugle head.
Italian old buildings (palazzi storici) often have walls of solid handmade brick, stone, or a mix of materials that can surprise even experienced DIYers. Standard fixings may not work — specialist tasselli chimici (chemical anchors) or heavy-duty tasselli a espansione (expansion plugs) may be needed. A good ferramenta owner will always ask about the wall material before recommending a fixing.