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Concealed fastening system — no visible screw heads, no paint touch-up

Restoration Millwork® Cortex Hidden Fastening System

The Restoration Millwork® Cortex Hidden Fastening System by CertainTeed is the professional finishing solution for PVC trim installations that demand a clean, seamless look. Each package contains screws, matching cellular PVC plugs, and setting tools — the plugs snap over screw heads and blend into the trim face, eliminating visible fasteners without any paint touch-up. Available in Smooth and Wood Grain plug finishes to match the trim face, with 2" screws for 3/4" (1×) trim and 2¾" screws for 5/4" trim. Choose 250 LF contractor packs or 50 LF starter packs. Replacement plug packs (40 LF) are also available. Compatible with all Restoration Millwork® PVC trim products.

Profiles & Specifications

Restoration Millwork® Cortex Hidden Fastening System - Cortex 2¾" Fasteners — Wood Grain / 250 LF profile
666003Cortex 2¾" Fasteners — Wood Grain / 250 LF
Coverage250 LF
Screw Length2¾"
Plug FinishWood Grain
Contents375 screws, 400 plugs, 3 setting tools
Restoration Millwork® Cortex Hidden Fastening System - Cortex 2" Fasteners — Smooth / 250 LF profile
666000Cortex 2" Fasteners — Smooth / 250 LF
Coverage250 LF
Screw Length2"
Plug FinishSmooth
Contents375 screws, 400 plugs, 3 setting tools
Restoration Millwork® Cortex Hidden Fastening System - Cortex 2" Fasteners — Wood Grain / 250 LF profile
666001Cortex 2" Fasteners — Wood Grain / 250 LF
Coverage250 LF
Screw Length2"
Plug FinishWood Grain
Contents375 screws, 400 plugs, 3 setting tools
Restoration Millwork® Cortex Hidden Fastening System - Cortex 2" Fasteners — Smooth Collated / 50 LF profile
666004Cortex 2" Fasteners — Smooth Collated / 50 LF
Coverage50 LF
Screw Length2"
Plug FinishSmooth Collated
Contents75 screws, 100 plugs, 1 setting tool
Restoration Millwork® Cortex Hidden Fastening System - Cortex 2" Fasteners — Wood Grain Collated / 50 LF profile
666005Cortex 2" Fasteners — Wood Grain Collated / 50 LF
Coverage50 LF
Screw Length2"
Plug FinishWood Grain Collated
Contents75 screws, 100 plugs, 1 setting tool
Restoration Millwork® Cortex Hidden Fastening System - Cortex Plugs — Smooth Collated / 40 LF profile
666009Cortex Plugs — Smooth Collated / 40 LF
Coverage40 LF
Plug FinishSmooth Collated
Contents40 plugs only
Restoration Millwork® Cortex Hidden Fastening System - Cortex Plugs — Wood Grain Collated / 40 LF profile
666008Cortex Plugs — Wood Grain Collated / 40 LF
Coverage40 LF
Plug FinishWood Grain Collated
Contents40 plugs only

Certifications & Testing Standards

Restoration Millwork® Cortex Hidden Fastening System meets or exceeds the following Canadian and international performance standards.

Test / PropertyStandardResult / Value
Flame Spread ASTM E84 — Class A (Class 1)
-Certified
Code Compliance — ICC and CCMC
-Certified

Installation Guide

  1. Use 2" screws for 3/4" (1×) trim boards; use 2¾" screws for 5/4" trim

  2. Drive screw flush, then use the setting tool to snap plug over screw head

  3. Plugs are available separately (40 LF packs) for repairs or additions

  4. Use PVC cement (Extreme PVC Trim Welder® or Partite® Adhesive) for mitre and scarf joints

  5. Remove protective film from trim boards after installation to avoid adhesive residue

  6. Refer to the Kaycan Restoration Millwork® installation manual for complete fastener schedules and gap allowances

Video Guide

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