Putting it all together
For the highest-quality installation of our decking and tiles, East Teak Fine Hardwoods recommends specific products that yield professional results.
Our components include:
Additional installation information can also be found in our Ipe Decking Installation Guide and Teak Decking Installation Guide.
Decking Fasteners. EB-TY® and Ipe Clip®.
For a beautiful installation of decking materials, rely on EB-TY®. This system sets all deck boards to level and uniform heights. It makes work simple and beautiful:
- no scarring or fasteners visible
- only one EB-TY and one screw required at joist and deck board intersection
- all work is done from top inside
- spacing of deck boards is automatically set at 3/32”
- made from-UV resistant Polypropylene, which has a 100-year life
For more information, visit EB-TY.
With an Ipe Clip ® hidden deck fastener (we recommend the
Ipe Clip Extreme
), your deck surface can be free of nail or screw holes and it will also speed installation time. The bottom legs of the Ipe Clip ® fasteners preset the gap spacing between deck boards, giving a uniform gap spacing throughout the deck. The stainless steel screw is driven either straight through the fastener into the joist, or at a 45 degree angle through the fastener, through the deck board, and into the joist. The next board then slides onto the other half of the Ipe Clip ® fastener that is exposed.
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Tile Fasteners. East Teak offers I-Connect, a unique, easy way to connect hardwood tiles. Used by East Teak, these connectors grip tiles together via a system of simple holes and pegs, and can even be separated into halves or quarters to accommodate the edges of your installation. I-connect:
- is made of durable plastic
- is 5/32” thick
- allows tiles to avoid direct contact with the surface
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Stainless Steel Screws. East Teak recommends stainless steel screws to secure your deck. We carry Swan Secure 316 Stainless Steel:
- superior corrosion resistance under all conditions
- will not discolor or stain the wood surrounding screw heads
We stock two sizes* of Swan Secure 316 Stainless Steel Woodpecker Finishing Screws:
- #7 2-1/4" long (sold EA or 1,750 PCS per bucket)
- #7 3" long (sold EA or 1,750 PCS per bucket)
*Other sizes available by special order. Please contact us for more information.
For more information, visit Swan Secure.
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Decking Tools. For a smooth installation, choose East Teak’s 6KS7F Drill Kit, which includes:
 5/32” high speed steel taper point drill
- 3/8” x 5/32” HSS counter sink
- 3/8” stop collar
Contact us for more information or to order a kit.
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 BoWrench. The BoWrench deck tool (such as that by Cepco Tool Company; for more information visit www.bowrench.com) is an easy and quick solution to pulling any style decking board into place (as well as plywood and T&G paneling). The BoWrench binds itself to any 2x joist, freeing your hands to install the decking material (an adjustable joist gripper can also be used for joists, studs, or rafters up to 6 1/4" wide).
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Plugs. East Teak carries both teak and ipe plugs. Plugs are available in three sizes:
Custom plugs also are available from our other wood species. Call for a quote.
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Finishing. East Teak recommends these manufacturers of finishes for your wood projects:
For specific recommendations on finishes and colors, call George Guy at 1-800-338-5636
For natural weathering of your wood, consider:
To clean your wood deck back to its original beauty, try Woodrich Brand's EFC-38 Wood Deck and Siding Cleaner (Part 1) and Citralic Wood Deck and Wood Siding Brightener (Part 2). This specially formulated deck restoration system can give you contractor grade results while keeping the process simple for do-it-yourselfers. Remove mold, mildew and gray!
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End-Sealing. Anchor Seal can be used for end waxing to keep the ends of your deck boards from checking. The sooner an end sealer is applied, the more effective it will be. By using Anchor Seal immediately after sawing, depending on the species, you can prevent losses of 5% - 20% of your lumber. One quart will cover around 3,000 linear feet. For more information, please visit www.uccoatings.com.
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