Installation Guide

Roppe Rubber Stair Treads
Raised and Smooth Profiles
Product Data
Section 9
Resilient Flooring
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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.
o Reposition the stair tread tightly against right stringer, set the divider to center
marks of step and stair tread, scribe and trim.
o To locate the proper depth of the stair tread, place a 2” x 2” under the stair treads
nose and position securely against the step. Set dividers to the exact width of the
2” x 2”, and scribe the back of the stair tread and trim.
o Dry fit the tread, and then make any necessary adjustments.
o The recommended Roppe Adhesive & ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound
must be used to install Individual Stair Treads and Risers and One-Piece Stair
Treads and Risers, which will depend on the substrate and stair tread type.
o To adhere rubber stair nosings leading edge vertical to rubber riser, first clean
the stair treads nosing and rubber riser with Denatured Alcohol (always follow
manufacturer’s recommendations, cautions and warnings etc.) and a clean white
rag and allow to dry completely. ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound is then
applied in a tight serpentine bead pattern covering the entire width and length of
the stair treads nosing. Secure stair treads nosing with Painters Tape until
ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound has dried. Remove Painters Tape before
exposing to traffic. Do not use ROP360 over metal & other non-porous risers,
Use Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape, ROP535U or ROP435 to secure depending on
substrate type, and then secure Painters Tape until adhesive has fully cured.
Remove Painters Tape before exposing to traffic. Do not use ROP360 over metal
or other non-porous substrates.
o Caution: Cutting the tread too long and/or too deep for the step will cause
buckling of the tread nosing and/or the tread nose to protrude beyond the step
nosing, which will cause nose cracking.
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.) must be used on the inside nose face and rubber
riser interface to secure the nose at the proper angle. Rubber riser must first be
cleaned with Denatured Alcohol before applying recommended adhesive. Pre-cut
and fit the treads prior to spreading adhesive. Scribe and fit treads to the proper
step depth and length. Then thoroughly clean the stair tread nosing and riser with
Denatured Alcohol and a clean white cloth and allow to dry. DO NOT use fans to
expedite the drying of adhesive. When installing stair treads leading edge vertical
nose to metal or other non-porous substrates, ROP535U must be used and
secured with Painters Tape until adhesive has fully cured. Quik-Stik Tape can
also be used over metal or other non-porous substrates.
o Caution: See Section 6.4.4 for instructions, cautions and warnings regarding the
installation of rubber stair treads risers and stringers with Roppe’s Quik-Stik
Adhesive Tape before proceeding with installation.
INDIVIDUAL RISER INSTALLATION