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Wood Plug Starter Pack – Thermo Pine, 25 Ct.
Starter pack with 25 Thermo Pine 3/8" wood plugs and 25 stainless steel #8x2" screws. An easy way to try the DeckWise® plug system or handle small touch-up jobs on your Thermo Pine deck.
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Standard
PLUGS-TP-SP25
$10.95
per unit
About this product
This starter pack contains 25 tapered wood plugs crafted from thermally modified pine, designed to conceal face-screwed fasteners in decking and siding applications. It provides a clean, fastener-free aesthetic for contractors and homeowners working on small-scale projects or repairs where screw heads would otherwise be visible. By utilizing thermally modified timber, these plugs offer enhanced dimensional stability and decay resistance compared to standard pine alternatives.
Manufacturer Specifications
- Material
- Thermally Modified Pine (Thermo Pine)
- Plug Diameter
- 3/8 inch
- Plug Shape
- Tapered
- Quantity
- 25 Plugs per pack
- Compatibility
- Standard 3/8 inch countersink holes
- SKU
- PLUGS-TP-SP25
Best used for
- 1Concealing face-screws on Thermo Pine railing caps or decorative trim integrated into a Cumaru or Ipe deck design.
- 2Completing small-scale repairs or board replacements on thermally modified pine boardwalks or residential decks.
- 3Finishing vertical siding or soffit installations where a fastener-free architectural appearance is required.
- 4Providing a contrasting wood-plug aesthetic on dark tropical hardwood borders, such as Massaranduba or Red Balau, for specific design accents.
Pro tips for dense hardwoods
- Always align the wood grain of the plug with the grain direction of the deck board before tapping it into place to ensure the plug remains nearly invisible after finishing.
- Apply a small drop of high-quality exterior wood glue into the countersink hole before inserting the plug to prevent 'popping' during seasonal expansion and contraction.
- Use a sharp wood chisel or a flush-cut saw to remove the excess plug material, then sand the area with 80-grit sandpaper before applying a UV-inhibiting hardwood oil.
Specifications
- Brand
- DeckWise
- Category
- Plugs & Plug Kits
Why Choose Plugs & Plug Kits?
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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