PRO PLUG® SYSTEM
Wood
Hidden Fastener For
Wood Decking and Flooring
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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.
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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)
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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.
PLUGS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING HARDWOOD DECKING
ALASKAN YELLOW CEDAR
BAMBOO
CAMBARA
CUMARU
DASSOXTR FUSED BAMBOO®
GARAPA
IPE
IRON WOODS®
JATOBA
KEBONY®
MAHOGANY
MASSARANDUBA
MERANTI
MERBAU
PEDRA
PROTEAK
RED BALAU
THERMORY®
TIGERWOOD
YELLOW BALAU
PLUGS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING HARDWOOD FLOORING
AMERICAN CHERRY
AMERICAN WALNUT
EASTERN WHITE PINE
MAHOGANY
POPLAR
RED OAK
WHITE OAK
New board brands are always being added to our product offering. Please refer to our website or contact
Starborn® customer service if you do not see the board brand you are looking to use on your project.
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PRO PLUG® SYSTEM WOOD PACKAGING
DECK KIT PACKAGING LENGTH FINISH COVERAGE SCREWS PLUGS TOOL 1-5/8″ 305 Stainless 25 sq ft 100 100 – 100 sq ft 350 350 – 300 sq ft 1050 1050 – 2-1/2″ 25 sq ft 100 100 – 100 sq ft 350 350 – 300 sq ft 1050 1050 – 1-5/8″ 316 Stainless 25 sq ft 100 100 – 100 sq ft 350 350 – 300 sq ft 1050 1050 – 2-1/2″ 25 sq ft 100 100 – 100 sq ft 350 350 – 300 sq ft 1050 1050 – -
FLOOR KIT PACKAGING LENGTH FINISH COVERAGE SCREWS PLUGS TOOL 1-5/8″ Yellow Zinc 25 sq ft 100 100 – 100 sq ft 350 350 – 300 sq ft 1050 1050 –
FINISH
Decking Kits
Grade 305 Stainless
Grade 316 Stainless
Flooring Kits
Zinc Plated
CORROSION
Decking Kits
Exterior Use
Approved for use in ACQ and pressure treated lumber.
For salt water or other areas where corrosion is a concern, use Grade 316 Stainless.
Flooring Kits
Interior Use Only
DRIVE SYSTEM
Star Drive
TOOL COMPATIBILITY
Wood Tool
Wood Tool Replacement Bits