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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads

Raised and Smooth Profiles

Product Data

Section 9

Resilient Flooring

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Installation

6.1 General Preparation and Conditioning

Read the literature concerning the product description, product limitations, product installation,

adhesive & ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound information, product maintenance, and

warranty before installing stair treads. All materials are to be delivered to the installation location

within 48 hours of installation in its original packaging with labels intact. Store products in a dry

area protected from the weather with temperatures maintained between 65

F (19

C) and 85

(30

C). DO NOT stack pallets. Remove all plastic wrapping and strapping from the pallets and

un-box all material in the installation area at least 48 hours prior to installation. Stair Treads

must be stored horizontally and placed on a smooth, level, dry surface, which supports the

entire width of the stair treads. The installation area, substrate, rubber stair treads, associated

material and adhesive are to be maintained between 65°F (19°C) and 85°F(30°C) for at least 48

hours before installation, during installation, and thereafter. In addition, the subfloors

temperature range must also be between 65°F (19°C) and 85°F(30°C) prior to installation,

during installation and maintained thereafter. Inspect all material for proper type and color.

Conduct the proper moisture emission and pH testing on the substrate. Proceed with the

installation only when the conditions are proper and correct. A bond test using ROP360 Acrylic

Tile and Stair Tread Adhesive, ROP435 Epoxy Adhesive, ROP535 Solvent-Free Two-

Component Polyurethane Adhesive (required for metal and recommended non-porous

substrates, and for butting stair tread installations), ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound, and

ROP Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape must be conducted throughout the area approximately 50 feet

apart and one test must be conducted per flight of stairs, in addition to each connecting landing

areas at least one week prior to the scheduled installation to ensure the surface is suitable. After

72 hours, there should be an unusual amount of force to lift the stair treads from the substrate

with adhesive/ Quik-Stik Tape and ROPECC Caulking Compound or bonding to both the stair

tread and the substrate. DO NOT proceed with the installation if the concrete subfloor has

darkened, if visual moisture is present or if adhesive is still wet. Each is clear indications of

subfloor moisture problems. Close the area to traffic during stair tread and flooring installation.

Install stair treads and accessories after other finishing operations, including painting, have

been completed. Do Not expose installed stair treads to dollies loaded with heavy material or

drag items across stair treads to prevent stair tread nosing from cracking or adhesive failure.

Prevent the back of the stair treads from becoming contaminated and protect the face from

damage. If the back of the stair treads becomes soiled prior to installation, clean with denatured

alcohol, rinse and a clean white cloth, and let dry. Warning: Follow all local, state, and federal

standards and practices for the proper removal and disposal of flooring, adhesives, or other

materials. Follow all local, state, federal, and manufacturer’s safety standards for the use of all

products and equipment.

6.2 Subfloor/Substrate Inspection and Preparation

6.2.1 All subfloors/substrates must be inspected prior to installation. All substrates must be

clean, smooth, permanently dry, flat, and structurally sound. The substrate must be free of

Summary of content (21 pages)

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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring Installation 6.1 General Preparation and Conditioning Read the literature concerning the product description, product limitations, product installation, adhesive & ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound information, product maintenance, and warranty before installing stair treads. All materials are to be delivered to the installation location within 48 hours of installation in its original packaging with labels intact.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring moisture, dust, sealers, primers, paint, oxidation, curing compounds, parting agents, residual adhesives, adhesive removers, hardeners, resinous compounds, solvents, wax, oil, grease, asphalt, gypsum compounds, alkaline salts, excessive carbonation or laitance, mold, mildew, any other extraneous coatings, films, materials and all other foreign matter which might interfere/restrict proper adhesive bonding.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring potential problem and the concrete must be neutralized by rinsing with clear water. Apply clear water with a mop and allow to dry. Re-rinse with clear water, allow to dry and retest to ensure pH level is within acceptable range of 5 to 8 on the pH scale. Continue to neutralize until the pH level is acceptable.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring Association, Underlayment Grade plywood, minimum 3/8” thick, with a fully sanded face is to be used. Use APA approved exterior grade plywood if finished floors are subjected to moisture.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring deterioration of metal substrates. On an extremely smooth, non-porous, metal substrate, a longer “tack up” may be required in order to prevent the adhesive from oozing between the seams. Refer to 6.2.1. Caution: The installation of Stair Treads, risers or other flooring material will not prevent deterioration of metal substrates from occurring. 6.3 Adhesive Application 6.3.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring the bonding process. Once cleaned with Denatured Alcohol, allow backing to dry completely before applying recommended Roppe Adhesive or ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound and test to ensure a successful bond can be achieved.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring with Denatured Alcohol (always follow manufacturer’s recommendations, cautions and warnings etc.) and a clean white cloth to remove the factory mold release agent applied during the manufacturing process, along with any other contaminates which could interfere with the bonding process.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring risers and stringers. Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape is also resistant to aging, free of solvents, formaldehyde and chlorine additives, economical and has no lingering odor associated with traditional adhesives! Quik-Stik is available in 9 ½” x 164’ for adhering rubber stair treads, and 1 ½” x 164’ rolls for adhering fixing nosing only.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring Compound (nose filler) in cartridges, the first six inches (6”) of unmixed material from each cartridge must be discarded to prevent bond failure and oozing of unmixed material down the face of the riser! Only use the recommend ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Gun to apply ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound. ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound is available in 1-quart and 1gallon pails and in 13.5-ounce dual cartridges.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring with Denatured Alcohol (always follow manufacturer’s recommendations, cautions and warnings etc.) and a clean white cloth to remove contaminates which could interfere with the bonding process. Once cleaned with Denatured Alcohol, allow backing to dry completely before applying recommended Roppe Adhesive or ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound and test to ensure a successful bond can be achieved.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring o o o o o o o o o Fit the left side to the stair tread tightly against the stringer. Set divider point to center marks of step and stair tread, scribe and trim. Reposition the stair tread tightly against right stringer, set the divider to center marks of step and stair tread, scribe and trim.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring o o o o o o Caution: For ADA, Federal, State or Local Guidelines specified installations requiring stair tread nosing and risers to be scribed (non-overlapping stair tread nosing over rubber risers), see Section 6.4.5.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring o o o o o o o o DO NOT distort the stair treads nosing. For installations requiring one-piece stair tread and risers, scribe the tread and riser at the same time, utilizing the instructions noted under Individual Stair Tread and Riser Installations.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring o o with any other contaminates which could interfere with the bonding process. Once cleaned with Denatured Alcohol(always follow manufacturer’s recommendations, cautions and warnings etc.), allow backing to dry completely before applying recommended Roppe Adhesive or ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound and test to ensure a successful bond can be achieved.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring o o On adjustable nose treads, either ROP535U, ROP435, Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape or 3M 2141 Contact Adhesive (always follow manufacturer’s recommendations, cautions and warnings etc.) can be used on the inside nose face and riser interface to secure the vertical nose at the proper angle. Pre-cut and fit the treads prior to spreading adhesive. Scribe and fit treads to the proper step depth and length.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring remain in the mixing container since the chemical reaction will be hastened, causing the adhesive to prematurely cure or set up which would render the adhesive unusable. Immediately after mixing, pour the epoxy adhesive on cardboard or similar material and apply the adhesive to the tread nose before the epoxy sets up.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring type roller within 15 minutes after the tread has been installed. Caution: DO NOT roll the tread nose. Rolling the tread nose will squeeze out the epoxy nose caulking. The rolling time may need to be adjusted to climatic conditions. Conduct a visual inspection during the rolling process to ensure there has been no shifting of the treads and that there is no adhesive on the surface of the tread.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring must be installed with ROP435 Two-Part Epoxy with a minimum of six (6”) inches of epoxy applied on either side of the seam and stair tread nosing to ensure the seams integrity. The remaining portion of the stair tread can be installed with ROP360 or the specifically recommended Roppe Adhesive depending on the substrate and stair tread type.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring 6.4.3 ROP535U “Universal” Urethane Enhanced Epoxy Adhesive and ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound for Individual Rubber Stair Tread, Stinger & Riser Installations. Read all installation, product limitations/precautions, and maintenance literature before proceeding.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring adhesive to remain open too long will result in bond failure. When installing stair treads, use a kneeling board, or for best results, work off the stair treads whenever possible to avoid shifting and to also not track the epoxy adhesive onto the flooring.
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Roppe Rubber Stair Treads Raised and Smooth Profiles Product Data Section 9 Resilient Flooring details. DO NOT allow the riser to extend above the steps nosing, as this will allow the stair tread’s nose to extend beyond the nose of the step resulting in cracking of the tread nose. DO NOT install non-cleaned stair treads, stringers or risers with Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape since an installation failure will result.