Installation Guide
04.4.2018 | Page 7
Flexco Floors | 1401 E. 6th St. - Tuscumbia, AL 35674
P: 800.633.3151 | excooors.com | Made in the USA
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
VINYL STAIR TREADS, RISERS & STRINGERS
Vinyl Treads
specific product in use. Be sure to follow
instructions based on substrate porosity
(porous or non-porous). See chart below
for reference.
When installing adhesive on steps, be sure
to leave a 1/2" - 3/4" space on either side of
step nose to accommodate the Excelsior
EN-610 Epoxy Nose Filler Adhesive and
avoid adhesive cross-contamination. Prior
to installing the stair tread into adhesive,
apply a 1/4" - 1/2" bead of the EN-610 to
the interior nose of the stair tread. All stair
treads must have the EN-610 installed
in the stair nose. Failure to do so may
result in premature wear and damage
which could compromise egress safety.
When using the overlapping seam
method, use Excelsior TP-620 1" tape to
adhere the back side of the stair tread
nose to the top of the riser below, in order
to provide a tight seam and prevent a
possible tripping hazard.
Roll material with a hand roller or equivalent
within 30 minutes of installation, crossing
in a perpendicular direction after initial roll.
Visually inspect installation to ensure that
material has not shifted and that adhesive
has not been squeezed out of joints or
compressed onto surface.
Replace trowels and/or applicators at
recommended intervals to maintain
proper trowel ridge and spread rate.
When installing into adhesive using a
wet-set method, avoid walking, kneeling
or working on material until adhesive
has cured for light foot traffic. Working
on material that is installed into wet
adhesive could cause adhesive to
displace. When working off of material
is not possible, use a kneeling board or
equivalent to disperse weight evenly and
prevent adhesive displacement.
Periodically lift material to ensure proper
adhesive transfer and ensure adhesive
has not surpassed the open time –
adhesive should cover 90% of the stair
tread and riser. Clean excessive adhesive
or adhesive residue from the surface of
the material using a clean cloth or mop
and a solution of warm water and a pH
neutral cleaner. Do not use abrasive or
solvent based cleaners.
To prevent movement, dust, dirt, debris
and topical moisture in or around seams,
tape seams together after installation
using a multi-purpose masking tape
intended for flooring and hard surfaces.
Pay close attention to open times to
avoid adhesion issues. This may require
installing material in smaller sections.
7. BUTTING STAIR TREADS
Extended length steps may require that
stair treads be butted together to create
a uniform appearance. Prior to installing
treads that are intended to be butted
together, confirm material installation
pattern per design specifications or work
order, especially when installing profiled
treads. If patterns need to be centered or
aligned, ensure that stair treads are long
enough to allow for trimming on either
side of tread and seam. If possible, try to
align seam in line with handrails or other
fixtures in order to disguise the seam.
Flexco stair treads have a an acceptable
level of thickness variation from tread to
tread. For this reason, stair treads that
are intended to be butted together may
need to be sanded, undercut, or shimmed
in order match the thickness of adjacent
treads. When butting patterned or profiled
stair treads, treads should be trimmed so
that the center of the pattern or profile is
at the seam.
Butting stair tread installations require
more preparation than standard stair
tread installation. If stair treads need to
be immediately accessible, The Excelsior
TP-620 should be used to install treads.
8. INITIAL MAINTENANCE
Ensure that adhesive has cured for
recommended period of time prior to
conducting initial maintenance. Remove
any protective coverings prior to cleaning.
Sweep, dust mop and/or vacuum stair
treads to remove any dirt, dust or debris.
Mix 2-4 ounces of Excelsior All Purpose
Cleaner per gallon of clean, potable water.
Use a clean mop to apply cleaning solution
to floor and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Use a 22 gauge soft bristled deck brush to
scrub stair treads in order to remove dirt,
debris and any remaining mold release
chemicals. If stair treads is heavily soiled,
additional cleaning may be required.
Use a wet vacuum or clean mop to remove
any and all excess cleaning solution. Rinse
area with clean, cool water and allow floor
to dry entirely.
Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaners
or “mop and shine” type products, as they
will dull the finish and sheen of the stair
treads material. Do not use vacuums that
have a beater bar or electric brooms with
hard plastic bottoms or no padding, as
this may cause discoloration, scratching
and loss of sheen.
Installation areas that will be difficult
to maintain or will not receive routine
maintenance with a scrub brush, such
as residential applications, must have a
compatible floor finish installed, such as
the Excelsior MF-940 or GF-950, in order
to ease maintenance of the floor covering.
For further information regarding daily or
routine maintenance, please consult the
product care & maintenance document
AW-510 Acrylic Wet-Set
Light Foot Traffic:
Heavy / Rolling Traffic:
Maintenance:
24 Hours
48 Hours
72 Hours
EN-610 Epoxy Wet-Set
Foot Traffic:
Heavy / Rolling Traffic:
Maintenance:
8-12 Hours
24 Hours
48 Hours
TP-620 Pressure Sensitive Tape
Foot Traffic:
Heavy / Rolling Traffic:
Maintenance:
Immediate
Immediate
Immediate
C-630 Contact Adhesive
Foot Traffic:
Heavy / Rolling Traffic:
Maintenance:
Immediate
Immediate
72 Hours
MS-700 Modified Silane
Foot Traffic:
Heavy / Rolling Traffic:
Maintenance:
8-12 Hours
24-48 Hours
48 Hours
EW-710 Epoxy Wet-Set
Foot Traffic:
Heavy / Rolling Traffic:
Maintenance:
8-12 Hours
24-48 Hours
48 Hours
Adhesive Traffic Limits