Deck Fasteners

Hidden Fasteners

Phantom Universal Hidden Fastener

The new Fiberon Phantom® Universal Hidden Fastener installs easily, helps minimize lateral board movement, and is priced right.

• Black polypropylene fastener practically disappears between deck boards
• Pre-inserted screw enables easy “one-touch” installation
• More affordable than other hidden deck fasteners
• Carbon steel-coated screw resists rust and corrosion
• Patented “teeth” help prevent lateral board movement
• Self-gapping design ensures consistent 3/16” gapping between every board
• Outperforms leading plastic fastener per independent laboratory testing
• Screw removes easily to swap out a damaged board
• Available in boxes of 90 (50 sq. ft. of coverage) and buckets of 900 (500 sq. ft. of coverage) for 16” on-center installations.

Available at stocking dealers. See Technical Information below.

WORKS WITH:

Fiberon Symmetry, Horizon, ProTect Advantage, Good Life, and Veranda Decking (available at Home Depot). Also compatible with most leading composite grooved decking.

Phantom GT Hidden Fastener

For a smooth deck surface and seamless transition from the indoors to the outdoors, choose Fiberon Phantom GT and Phantom EC (End Clips) Hidden Fasteners.

• Made from stainless steel with corrosion-resistant coating
• More "teeth" and sharper curves grip deck boards for a stronger hold to the joist
• Dual limiting tabs ensure consistent spacing and resist twisting often seen with single tab fasteners
• Key hole design properly orients and seats the screw for optimal installation
• Butt Joint Fasteners eliminate the need to double joist or use two fasteners at joints
• End Clip Fasteners eliminate surface fasteners on the beginning and end boards of the deck
• Fasteners work with Fiberon Phantom Ballistic Screws (see details below)
• Available in boxes of 90 (50 sq. ft. of coverage) or buckets of 900 (500 sq. ft. of coverage) for 16" on-center installations
• End Clip Fasteners are sold separately. Each bag includes 25 clips, 40 screws and driver bit for 25 l/f coverage, 12 in. on-center installations

Available at stocking dealers. See Technical Information below.

WORKS WITH:

Phantom GT Fasteners work with Symmetry, Horizon, ProTect Advantage, Sanctuary, and Good Life Decking.

Phantom EC Fasteners work with all of the decking lines above plus Paramount PVC Decking (see approved fastening systems for Paramount PVC Decking grooved edge interior boards).

Phantom 20EC for Paramount PVC Decking

Designed specifically for use with Paramount PVC perimeter boards, Phantom 20EC (End Clip) Fasteners offer the same superior holding power as the rest of the Phantom Hidden Fasteners collection.

See approved fastening systems for Paramount PVC Decking interior boards.

*Note: For any fastener application that is exposed to salt air, near large bodies of water, swimming pools, or other areas where corrosion is more likely to occur, always use 305-grade or 316-grade stainless steel screws. Choose the best fastener based on the material being fastened and the environmental conditions of the project location .

Face-Fastening Screws

Cortex Face Fasteners

For a traditional face-fastened look, choose Fiberon Cortex screws – the only hidden face fasteners approved for Fiberon decking. Easy to install, Cortex screws work with a special driving tip that automatically places the screw at the precise depth. A color-matched plug minimizes the appearance of hardware. So you get a cleaner, more attractive decking surface.

• Available in all colors of Fiberon Symmetry, Horizon, Paramount, and ProTect Advantage Decking
• Not recommended for use with Sanctuary or Good Life Decking
• All colors available in boxes to cover 100 l/f for 12 in. on-center or 140 l/f for 16 in. on-center joist installation
• All Paramount PVC Decking colors are available in tubs to cover 300 sq. ft. (1,050 2-½” screws, 1,200 color-matched plugs and six setting tools)

Available at stocking dealers. See Technical Information below.

WORKS WITH:

Fiberon Symmetry, Horizon, ProTect Advantage Decking.

• Warranty

  Phantom Hidden Fasteners are backed by a 20-year limited residential warranty and a 5-year limited commercial warranty. For details, see complete warranty information.

  Fiberon approved fasteners are designed to accommodate normal dimensional changes without material fracture or change in holding capability and are recommended for installation of Fiberon decking products. Any use of unapproved fasteners, including biscuits or nails, may lead to product failure and void the product warranty. Always refer to Fiberon installation instructions for details.

• Technical Information

  Phantom Universal Hidden Fasteners

  • Black polypropylene fastener includes a pre-inserted carbon steel-coated screw with a trademarked specialty coating designed to ensure proper coverage and corrosion protection. This four-step coating process exceeds the standards set forth in ASTM A153 “Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.
  • Exceeds 1500-hour ASTM B-117 Salt Spray Test.
  • Available in boxes of 90 pre-inserted screws with T-15 star-head drive (50 sq. ft. of coverage) for 16” on-center installations.
  • Also available in buckets of 900 pre-inserted screws with T-15 star-head drive (500 sq. ft.) for 16" on-center installations.
  • Use Fiberon Phantom EC (End Clips) Hidden Fasteners to eliminate surface fasteners on the beginning and end boards of the deck.
  • Phantom EC (End Clip) Fasteners are sold separately. Each bag includes 25 clips, 40 screws and driver bit for 25 l/f coverage, 12 in. on-center installations.

  Phantom GT and Phantom EC Hidden Fasteners

  • Made from stainless steel with an anti-corrosive e-coating (an electronically applied paint coating that provides superior coverage, adhesion, and corrosion resistance)
  • Available in boxes of 90 (50 sq. ft. of coverage) or buckets of 900 (500 sq. ft.) for 16" on-center installations
  • End Clip Fasteners are sold separately. Each bag includes 25 clips, 40 screws and driver bit for 25 l/f coverage, 12 in. on-center installations

  Phantom Ballistic Screws

  • Fiberon Phantom Ballistic Screws with driver bits are available in 900 count buckets
  • Ballistic NailScrew Driver Kit includes driver, swivel hose fitting, belt hook, safety glasses, allen wrenches and oil

  Fiberon Cortex® Screws for Hidden Face-Fastening

  • Available in all colors of Fiberon Paramount, Symmetry, Horizon, and ProTect Advantage Decking products
  • Not recommended for use with Good Life or Sanctuary decking
  • All colors available in boxes to cover 100 l/f for 12 in. on-center or 140 l/f for 16 in. on-center joist installation.
  • Box includes 224 2-½” screws, 300 color-matched plugs and two setting tools.
  • All Paramount PVC Decking colors are available in tubs to cover 300 sq. ft. (1,050 2-½” screws, 1,200 color-matched plugs and six setting tools)

  Fiberon-approved fasteners are designed to accommodate normal dimensional changes without material fracture or change in holding capability and are recommended for installation of Fiberon decking products. Any use of unapproved fasteners, including biscuits or nails, may lead to product failure and void the product warranty.

  *Note: For any fastener application that is exposed to salt air, near large bodies of water, swimming pools, or other areas where corrosion is more likely to occur, always use 305-grade or 316-grade stainless steel screws. Choose the best fastener based on the material being fastened and the environmental conditions of the project location.
  

• FAQs

  Can Fiberon Phantom Hidden Deck Fasteners be used with decking other than Fiberon?

  Phantom Fasteners are for use with most composite decking products. Non-grooved composite decking boards can be grooved** with a slot cutting bit to accommodate the Phantom Fastener. Recommended bits are:

  • UFO, PN: The Groover
  • Woodstock International, PN: DC1098
  • Bosch, PN: 85530M
  • Sears, PN: SPM215190769
  • Sears, PN: SPM215190779
  • Grizzly Industrial, PN: C1098

  **Cutting grooves or slots into deck boards may void the manufacturer's warranty. Fiberon does not warrant or guarantee your warranty will remain valid.