Warranty

Roppe Rubber Stair Treads
Raised and Smooth Profiles
Product Data
Section 9
Resilient Flooring
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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.
o First, make a template using cardboard or felt-scribing paper. Position template
on steps and scribe step and riser pattern using a set of dividers. Transfer
pattern onto stringer and adhere using the recommended adhesive depending on
the type of stringer substrate.
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.
BUTTING STAIR TREADS
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
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.
o Butting Stair Treads: Roppe stair treads are not recommended for end butting,
unless specifically ordered.
o For installations requiring butting treads, the treads must be specially ordered
from the factory. Roppe will make the necessary manufacturing changes to
ensure butting installation requirements.
o Butting tread installation must be installed, depending on substrate type, with
either ROP435 Two-Part Epoxy or ROP535U Urethane Enhanced Epoxy
Adhesive (required over metal) with a minimum of six (6”) inches of adhesive
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.
o DO NOT flex or bend treads with carborundum strips.
o Cut carborundum strips at least 1/8” from edge of treads.
o DO NOT distort the stair treads nosing.
o If it is required to adhere the tread nosing to the under step, ensure the inside of
the nosing and the respective portion of the riser are sanded and clean.