Warranty

Roppe Rubber Stair Treads
Raised and Smooth Profiles
Product Data
Section 9
Resilient Flooring
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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. For stair treads, risers and ROPECC
Epoxy Caulking Compound installation instructions, warnings and cautions, refer to Installation
Section within this document.
6.4.4 ROP Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape and ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound for Individual
and Rubber Stair Tread, Stringer & Riser Installations.
These instructions are for the installation of Roppe Rubber Treads, Stringers and Risers only.
DO Not use Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape for Butting Stair Tread Installations. Quik-Stik Tape may
also be used for stair tread installations over non-porous substrates, excluding butting stair
tread installations. ROP Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape Vapor Emission Rate shall not exceed 3.0lbs
and Relative Humidity Test shall not exceed 65%. Read all installation, product
limitations/precautions, and maintenance literature before proceeding. Must have adequate
ventilation. Repair worn or damaged steps with a manufacturer’s approved Portland cement
based underlayment with a minimum compressive strength of 3500 PSI to ensure a smooth,
level, structurally sound substrate. Caution: Roppe’s Rubber Stair Treads, Risers and Stringers
must first be thoroughly cleaned with Denatured Alcohol and a clean white cloth to remove
contaminates which could interfere with Quik-Stik Tape and ROPECC Epoxy Caulking
Compound from properly bonding. Once cleaned with Denatured Alcohol, allow backing to dry
completely before applying recommended Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape or ROPECC Epoxy
Caulking Compound and test to ensure a successful bond can be achieved. Once completed,
Quik-Stik is then applied to the products entire backing. However, Quik-Stik is not to be applied
inside the nosing of the square nose stair treads, which will receive ROPECC Epoxy Caulking
Compound. At least a ¼” gap on either side of the nosing must be left so a full ½” bead of
ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound can be applied. DO NOT apply ROPECC directly over
Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape. Also apply Quik-Stik Adhesive to the back of the stair treads nosing to
bond directly to the riser. If utilizing Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape to install stair tread nosing directly
over risers, first follow cleaning instructions noted above. In addition to using Quik-Stik Adhesive
Tape to secure the stair treads nosing to the riser, ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound can be
used by applying a tight serpentine bead of adhesive covering the entire width and length of the
stair treads nosing. Secure stair tread nosing with Painters Tape until ROPECC Epoxy Caulking
has dried. Remove Painters Tape before exposing to traffic. Once the tape and nosing
compound has been applied, remove the protective paper and install stair tread fitting the stair
tread nosing first against the steps nosing and then press the landing area of the treads firmly
against the steps surface. This procedure is critical. If the Quik-Stik is allowed to make contact
with the step first, it can not be moved or slid into place. Use a non-staining building felt to make
a pattern for the stringers. Pre-cut,, clean, and then fit the treads, risers, stringers, and
accessories prior to applying tape. Identify each tread and riser to the respective step to which it
will be installed to ensure proper fit. Risers should be scribed/cut to under-lap the tread nose
and should be approximately ¼” from the steps nosing, except when complying with ADA, State
or Local Guidelines specified installation instructions requiring the stair treads nosing and rises
to be scribed (non-overlapping stair tread nosing over risers), See Section 6.4.5 for additional