Installation Guide

Roppe Rubber Stair Treads
Raised and Smooth Profiles
Product Data
Section 9
Resilient Flooring
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o DO NOT distort the stair treads nosing.
o 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.
o For one-piece stair tread and riser installations, use Roppe’s #44 Fillet Strip at
the step/riser junction to ensure the proper bend of the riser portion of the tread.
o Use ROP535U or 3M 2141 (always follow manufacturer’s recommendations,
cautions and warnings etc.) contact adhesive for the adhering Roppe #44 Fillet
Strip.
o The recommended Roppe Adhesive & ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound
must be used to install One-Piece Stair Treads and risers, which will depend on
the type of stair tread installed and substrate.
o To adhere stair treads vertical nosing 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
vertical nosing. Secure stair treads vertical nosing with Painters Tape until
ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound has dried. Remove Painters Tape before
exposing to traffic. Do not use ROPECCC over metal risers, Use ROP535U &
secure with Painters Tape until adhesive has fully cured. Remove Painters Tape
before exposing to traffic. Quik-Stik Adhesive tape can also be used over metal
risers.
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. Then thoroughly clean the stair tread vertical nosing and riser with
Denatured Alcohol (always follow manufacturer’s recommendations, cautions
and warnings etc.) and a clean white cloth and allow to dry. DO NOT use fans to
expedite the drying of adhesive.
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.
STRINGER INSTALLATION
o Stringers are to be applied prior to the installation of stair treads and risers.
o Caution: Before applying the recommended Roppe Adhesive or ROPECC Epoxy
Caulking Compound, the stair tread, riser and stringer’s entire backing must first
be thoroughly cleaned 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