Ipe Clip IC100EX-SBR Extreme Short Brown Hidden Deck Fasteners 100-Piece kit

I used these to install my deck a couple of years ago. The process of installing them takes a lot longer than using screws through the face of the boards. That said the look of not having any visible screws it awesome!If you have more money than time, buy the wood preslotted, otherwise buy a biscuit joiner and do it yourself.I was using a very hard brazialian wood, so I had to predrill each hole, but after after a while you get a system down and it goes much quicker.Lay board down,Slot above every joist(if not preslotted)Place clip in slotPredrill clip/slot above every joist (can maybe skip this step if using softer wood, pine, composite etc...)Insert Screws and tightenDon't overtighten as the screw will pull through the clip. If this happens back out screw and flip the clip and tighten against the other side.

These clips make the job a lot easier. Their outer is a nylon that actually slides reasonably well and helps the piece move into place when things are tight.

IMO these should be black.!They stand out too much. With my ipe. They work well enough. But don't over drive the screws it will bend the clip.