Use and Care Manual

04.25.2017 | Page 1
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Roppe Corporation | 1602 N. Union St. - Fostoria, OH 44830 | (800) 537 - 9527
RUBBER STAIR TREADS,
RISERS & STRINGERS
raised design
Maintenance Overview
One of the greatest benefits of using Rubber stair tread
products is they do not require a protective wax or floor
finish within the parameters of a maintenance program.
However, these products do require daily and routine care
and maintenance with cleaning equipment to maintain the
desired appearance. The frequency of daily and routine
maintenance will depend upon the amount and type of
traffic in the area, however, maintenance may be more
frequent within the first year of installation. Over time,
rubber will require less frequent routine maintenance as a
protective film builds on the surface of the material. If stair
treads are in an area that will not be maintained routinely
using a deck brush or equivalent scrubbing and buffing
equipment, then the stair treads must be maintained using
a finish.
When installing Raised Design rubber stair treads in areas
where casters and rolling traffic will be used, it is extremely
important to reduce the amount of debris around the area
of the castors. When furniture and equipment is moved
repeatedly, this debris can build up underneath castors and
cause damage to the stair treads. Castors and other chair
and furniture floor protection devices must be regularly
inspected for debris, build-up or damage and cleaned
when necessary.
Always use untreated, new or thoroughly cleaned mops
and pads when conducting daily or routine maintenance.
Do not use Kerosene, Gasoline, Naphtha and/or other
solvents to clean stair treads. As with any maintenance
program, be sure to use proper PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment) per the cleaning product SDS and ensure all
maintenance procedures are conducted per the cleaning
products instructions. The use of Caution Tape and /or Wet
Floor Signs are recommended to prevent slips and falls.
1. POST-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
• Prior to moving furniture or heavy equipment, sweep the
treads and cover with an appropriate protective product,
such as Masonite, Ram Board or equivalent, to prevent
scuffing and scratching that may not come out during
the maintenance procedures.
• DO NOT use vacuums or electric brooms which have
beater bars, hard plastic bottoms, a rubber bumper or
are lacking proper padding or protection, as this may
cause marking, discoloration, scratching and loss of
sheen.
• DO NOT use detergents, abrasive, alkaline or acidic
cleaners, cleaning agents which contain oil or solvents,
as well as “mop and shine” type products, as they will
dull the finish and sheen and potentially damage the
flooring material.
• DO NOT scrub, buff or mop the area per the adhesives
traffic limits (48-72 hours) to allow proper curing of the
adhesive.
• DO NOT flood the area when cleaning.
• DO NOT allow the cleaning solution or topical moisture
to work its way beneath the stair treads, as this can result
in an adhesive and/or installation failure.
• DO NOT dry buff stair treads within 90 days after
installation to prevent dulling the surface of the flooring
material.
Additional Information
Approved Cleaners
• Excelsior NC-900 Neutral Cleaner
Approved Floor Finishes
• Excelsior MF-940 Acrylic Matte Floor Finish
• Excelsior GF-950 Acrylic Gloss Floor Finish
Approved Finish Removers
• Excelsior PR-930 Performance Remover
Technical Documents & Support
Additional product resources and technical documents
are available online at roppe.com. For additional technical
support, send an e-mail to [e-mail].
2. INITIAL STAIR TREAD 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 flooring 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 flooring 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
flooring 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 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.