Screws Caps and Cups

When you’re wrapping up a job and the fixings are on show, you want every detail to look sharp. Our range of screw caps & cups is made for the trade: quick to apply, finishing-friendly, and ideal for giving your work a clean, professional finish.

Caps and cups are small but powerful; they conceal screw heads, protect them from wear, improve aesthetic appeal and even help prevent damage or rusting in exposed fixings. Screw cups (also called cup washers) often sit around or under the screw head to spread load or give a decorative raised rim, while screw caps fit over the top of the head and come in a variety of colours, materials and finishes.

Whether you’re finishing furniture, installing cladding, putting up signage or doing interior trim, the right cap or cup makes a big difference. Our selection covers everything from plastic push-on caps in multiple colours to brass or nickel-plated screw cups for heritage or premium fit-outs. These help you hide visible fixings while still keeping them serviceable if you need access later.

From large trade packs to small specialist kits, this category gives you the finishing touch-up gear you’ll reach for time and time again. Keep your van or workshop stocked and make sure the fixings don’t just hold, they look good doing it.

FAQs 

1. What’s the difference between a screw cap and a screw cup?
   

   A screw cap is a cover that fits over the top of a screw head (concealing it). A screw cup typically acts like a decorative washer or rim around or under a screw head, sometimes raised or shaped to give a neat finish.

2. When should I use screw caps & cups instead of standard screws?
   

   Whenever the screw head will be visible and you want a smart finish, for example in joinery, furniture, signage, trims, external fixings or any job where aesthetics matter or you want to protect the head from weather or damage.

3. What materials and colours do caps & cups come in?
   

   They’re available in plastic (various colours), metal (brass, nickel, chrome), and other finishes tailored to match your environment. Some are coloured for timber, some metallic for exposed heritage look, and some plastic for quick finishes.

4. Do screw caps & cups affect the strength or holding power of the screw?
   

   Used correctly, no, they don’t reduce the holding power of the screw if the correct type and size are chosen and the screw is installed properly. The cap/cup is a finishing accessory, so the mechanical specification of the screw itself still matters.

5. Are caps & cups suitable for exterior or weather-exposed jobs?
   

   Yes, provided you choose the correct material. For outdoor or exposed use pick caps or cups in weather-resistant materials (metal, UV-stable plastic) and ensure they’re correctly installed to avoid water ingress or corrosion.