APPLICATION

Hidden fastening system that provides a secure face-fastened connection with precision cut, face grain plugs made from a variety of hardwood decking and flooring. Installation is a four step process utilizing a predrilling tool, glue (sold separately), screw and plug.

FEATURES

• Provides the strength of top-down fastening with the high end finish of face grain wood plugs
• Drill, screw, glue and plug all types of hardwoods in a fraction of the time compared to traditional plug methods
• Patented Wood Tool creates a screw hole, countersink and counterbore to match other system components
• Free spinning stop collar on Wood Tool prevents damage to the board surface
• Patented glue nozzle applies glue to the sidewall of the counterbored hole
• Kit packaging includes screws, plugs and glue nozzle (Wood Tool sold separately)

INSTALLATION

Follow all decking and flooring manufacturer instructions, including specifications for screw spacing, edge/end distances, and gapping.

• Predrill with the countersinking Wood Tool using a corded drill on high speed until the collar stops spinning. Remove debris from hole.
• Drive screw so that it is fully seated in the countersink. [Do not overtighten.]
• Fit glue nozzle on glue bottle. Apply glue to hole by pushing down and gently squeezing the bottle while rotating it one quarter turn, then remove. Glue should coat the side walls of the hole.
• Insert plug into hole, align grain of plug to match grain of board, and tap with a smooth-faced hammer until the plug is flush with board.