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CertainTeed Cortex Hidden Fastening System for Smooth Trimboard - 2 in. & 2-3/4 in., 50 to 750 LF Boxes
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CertainTeed Cortex Hidden Fastening System for Smooth Trimboard - 2 in. & 2-3/4 in., 50 to 750 LF Boxes
CertainTeed Cortex is a hidden fastening system for smooth trimboard that makes fastener heads virtually invisible for a cleaner finished look on Restoration Millwork. The line includes 2-inch and 2-3/4-inch fasteners in white, packaged in boxes covering 50, 250, or 750 linear feet. Fasteners provide a strong connection that can be painted.
Key Features:
- Hidden Fasteners: The Cortex Hidden Fastening System makes fastener heads virtually invisible for a far more beautiful finished look on Restoration Millwork.
- Strip-Out Resistant: This system is almost impossible to strip-out, and the fastener is easily removed when needed.
- Stability Button: A stability button keeps the fastener straight through installation.
- Pro Tool Duty: Stronger bit material and industrial grade felt enable installation of 350 fasteners on one Cortex Setting Tool.
- Paintable: These fasteners provide a strong connection that can be painted.
Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | CertainTeed |
| Sell unit | 1 box (50, 250, or 750 LF depending on item) |
| Product line | Cortex Hidden Fastening System for Smooth Trimboard |
| System | For Restoration Millwork smooth trimboard |
| Available colors | White |
| Available sizes | 2" 50 LF/Box, 2" 250 LF/Box, 2" 750 LF/Box, 2-3/4" 250 LF/Box, 2-3/4" 750 LF/Box |
| Material | Fasteners with plugs for hidden installation |
| Color / finish | White (paintable) |
| Tool capacity | 350 fasteners per Cortex Setting Tool bit/felt life |
| Intended use | Hidden fastening of smooth trimboard |
Coverage & How Much You Need:
Box sizes are rated in linear feet: 50 LF, 250 LF, or 750 LF of trimboard per box depending on the variant chosen. Match box coverage to your trim run length.
Fit and Compatibility:
Designed for CertainTeed Restoration Millwork smooth trimboard in the fastener lengths offered (2 in. and 2-3/4 in.). Requires a Cortex Setting Tool, sold separately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What is included in a box?
A: Cortex fasteners with matching white plugs sized for either 2-inch or 2-3/4-inch trimboard, in 50, 250, or 750 linear foot box coverage.
Q: Which board does it fit?
A: It is designed for Restoration Millwork smooth trimboard.
Q: Can I paint over the plugs?
A: Yes, the fasteners provide a strong connection that can be painted.
Q: Do I need a special tool?
A: A Cortex Setting Tool is used with the system; one tool bit/felt set installs 350 fasteners.
Q: Which length should I choose?
A: Choose 2-inch or 2-3/4-inch fasteners based on your trimboard thickness; both come in multiple box sizes.
Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk
Hidden fastening dramatically improves the appearance of Restoration Millwork trim, and Cortex plugs are cut from the face of the board so they blend after painting. Match fastener length to board thickness and order roughly your linear footage plus a small allowance for waste. Keep a spare bit and felt set on hand for jobs longer than 350 fasteners.
Wear eye protection when driving fasteners and follow the Cortex Setting Tool's operating instructions.
Order CertainTeed Cortex hidden fasteners for smooth trimboard in the box size that matches your trim run.
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