Ratings & Reviews for Grip-Rite PrimeGuard Plus #8 x 2-in Wood to wood Deck Screws 91 -Per Box
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these deck screws for their superior star drive system that prevents cam-out and stripping, delivering exceptional holding power and durability in outdoor conditions. The coarse threads and sharp points enable easy installation without pre-drilling, while the polymer coating resists rust effectively. Reviewers consistently report the screws grip tightly, countersink cleanly, and hold permanently in treated lumber and weather-exposed environments. Many use them across diverse outdoor projects—decks, fences, tables, porch posts—confirming their versatility. A few note the included driver bit wore out during use, though this rarely detracts from overall satisfaction. Most customers repurchase or buy in bulk, reflecting deep confidence in quality and long-term performance.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Deck Screws
Would RecommendI really like the star drive. It's so much better than the cross head drive. The Star drive is more stablehand doesn't jump out of the head like the cross head drive does. I will be buys this stile screw from now on.
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Work as Advertised
Would RecommendScrews do a good job of penetrating the wood to start and grab the wood with good holding strength. No just have to see if they last long. 2 years and counting to far
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It's a screw
Would RecommendNothing like screwing things together rather than nails. These are especially coated for exterior use and the torque head makes for easy secure work.
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Countersinking-Head Polymer-Coated Star-Drive Deck
Would RecommendI love these things!!! They are so much easier to use than the drywall and deck screws I've used for years. I hope the price comes down so I can switch to using them exclusively.
Deck Screws
Would RecommendExcellent for exterior decking. I used the same time of screws three years ago and when I repaired a few boards this year, many of the screws I took out, were still intact.
Worked Well
Would RecommendI used these (and some treated lumber) to build a couple plant stands. They were very easy to use. I liked the necessary bit being included in the box as well as an approximate screw count on the labelling.
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Nice Deck Screw
Would RecommendAs with most deck screws these days the design is pretty good. I only use the "star" design for my building projects. The only CON I have is the bit. It is very short and of a poor quality material. The bit quickly wore out long before I was finished using it. I had to stop my project and go purchase another one. The price for these screws is very high. Be prepared for that.
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use all the time
Would Recommendthe Lowe's I use has top quality personnel in all departments and are very willing to help if needed
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good screw for treated lumber
Would RecommendThe only drawback is the bit changes to a #20 star for the 2 inch. This is the size that moves down from the #25. Haven't had a problem with the screw and I have run many thousands through decking as well a 2x10 for full dimention decking. I use 2.5 and 3.5 most of the time and use these for low clearance . never had one snap. Maybe 1 of 10000 has a bad star that is not fully recessed. If these are snapping on you...it's your driver or the way you are using it.
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Better Torque
Would RecommendThis product worked amazingly well. Much better torque than Phillips heads.They are a little pricey but a lot less frustrating than stripped screw heads. Star drive will be my "go to" for screws from now on.
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I hardly ever buy nails.
Would RecommendScrews go in as easy or easier than nails and come out easier.
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