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Master Plug Kit – Ribbed Garapa, 350 Ct.
Complete 350-count Garapa ribbed plug kit with 3/8" Extreme Ribbed plugs, #8x2" stainless steel T15 star drive screws, Drill&Drive™ bit set, and 4 oz. Gorilla Glue. Garapa is only available in the Extreme Ribbed profile.
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MP-KIT-GAR-350
$172.12
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About this product
The DeckWise Master Plug Kit for Garapa is a comprehensive fastening system designed to hide face-screwed fasteners in hardwood decking. It eliminates visible screw heads by using matching Garapa wood plugs, providing the structural integrity of top-down fastening with the clean aesthetics of a hidden system. This kit is specifically for contractors and homeowners installing Garapa decks, stairs, or railing caps who require a seamless wood finish.
Manufacturer Specifications
- Plug Material
- Genuine Garapa (Apuleia leiocarpa)
- Plug Diameter
- 3/8 inch
- Screw Size
- #10 x 2-1/2 inch
- Screw Material
- 305 Grade Stainless Steel
- Drive Type
- T15 Star Drive
- Coverage Rate
- Approximately 100 square feet (based on 16-inch joist spacing)
- Plug Design
- Tapered with radial ribs
Best used for
- 1Face-fastening the perimeter boards and stair treads of a Garapa deck where edge-fastening clips cannot be used.
- 2Installing Garapa top-rail caps on deck railings to ensure a smooth, fastener-free surface for hands.
- 3Securing vertical Garapa cladding or rainscreen siding where a traditional wood-plugged architectural look is desired.
- 4Constructing Garapa benches and outdoor furniture to hide all metal hardware from view.
Pro tips for dense hardwoods
- Always align the wood grain of the Garapa plug with the grain of the deck board before insertion to make the fastener virtually invisible after finishing.
- Place a small drop of the included wood glue on the side wall of the plug rather than the bottom of the hole to avoid hydraulic pressure that can push the plug back out.
- Use a sharp wood chisel or a flush-cut pull saw to remove the plug protrusion before sanding to avoid heat friction marks on the dense Garapa surface.
- Ensure the Smart-Bit tool is kept clear of debris between holes to maintain a consistent countersink depth across the entire project.
Specifications
- Brand
- DeckWise
- Category
- Plugs & Plug Kits
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How to Plug a Hardwood Deck
Countersink the Screw
Use a 3/8″ countersink bit to create a flat-bottomed hole roughly 1/4″ deep. The screw sits at the bottom; the plug fills the remaining space.
Apply Exterior Adhesive
Put a small bead of waterproof polyurethane glue (included in kits) into the hole. Too much glue squeezes out and creates a mess; too little and the plug loosens over time.
Seat the Plug
Tap the plug in with a rubber mallet or wood block until it seats against the glue. Ribbed plugs self-center and grip irregular holes; smooth plugs work best in precision-drilled holes.
Flush-Cut After Curing
Wait 24 hours for the adhesive to cure fully, then trim the plug flush with a sharp chisel or oscillating multi-tool. Sand lightly and apply finish.
Pro Tip from Our Deck Specialists
Order plugs cut from the same species AND the same board lot as your decking for the closest color and grain match. Plugs from a different harvest can look noticeably different.
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