Installation Guide
Step cover Installation on
Wood, Steel, etc.
4E Printed 20 NOV 2013
Jig Saw
Caulking Gun
Hammer
Circular Saw
Measuring tape
Level
Bevel square
Safety glasses
BEFORE/AFTER
Comoldco Corporation
www.comoldco.com
Made in Canada
Basement Stairs
PT Deck Stairs
Drill
Required Tools
Materials Required
Fasteners
Construction adhesive
Caulking
Acetone
Installation over wood or steel etc.
Step 1: Prepare –
Remove any existing coverings from stairs (if applicable). Remove nails, staples and stair nosing
Lightly wire brush the existing steps or sand if required. Surface should be smooth and void of any large imperfections
(see warranty notes below)
Lightly sand the back of the ComposiGrip step cover
Wipe down both surfaces with acetone, paint thinner or similar cleaner.
Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry and free of dust before proceeding
Step 2: Install – Before cutting step cover, ensure pattern match
Measure the length and width of the existing stair tread. Transfer the measurement to the ComposiGrip step cover and cut
accordingly. A circular saw can be used for the majority of the cuts. We recommend using diamond grit tile-cutting blades for
cleanest cut.
For indoor applications
Apply the construction adhesive to the back of the step cover following construction adhesive recommendations
Using a 3/16 x 3/16” adhesive spreader apply adhesive evenly across the entire backside of cover.
Place cover in desired location firmly pushing down on to existing step . Once properly located clamp or place weight evenly
distributed on the cover . Follow adhesive manufactures recommendation for clamping/curing time.
Outdoor applications
We recommend adding stainless or coated fasteners; minimum 1.25” long.
Drill clearance holes for the stainless steel or coated fasteners.
Fasten step cover to the existing stair tread. Ensure the step cover is level and squared. Use a minimum of 5 fasteners per
step cover and fasten in an ‘X’ format (2 at each end and 1 in the middle).
Step 3: Finish - Optional Fill the holes with matching color silicone
Installation on landing
Step 1: Prepare –
Remove any existing landing coverings (if applicable). Remove nails, staples and stair nosing
Lightly wire brush or sand the existing landing
Lightly sand the back of the ComposiGrip flat sheet
Wipe down both surfaces with acetone, paint thinner or similar cleaner
Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry and free of dust before proceeding
Step 2: Install - Before cutting flat sheet, ensure pattern match
We recommend adding stainless or coated fasteners; minimum 1.25” long. Measure the length and width of the existing landing.
Transfer the measurement to the ComposiGrip flat sheet & cut accordingly. A circular saw can be used for the majority of the
cuts. We recommend using diamond grit tile-cutting blades for cleanest cut.. Drill clearance holes for the stainless steel or coated
fasteners. Apply the construction adhesive to the back of the flat sheet following construction adhesive recommendations. Using a
3/16 x 3/16” adhesive spreader apply adhesive evenly across the entire backside of sheet. Fasten sheet to the existing landing
with stainless steel fastener. Ensure the sheet is level and squared. Use a minimum of 5 fasteners per sheet and fasten in an ‘X’
format (2 at each end and 1 in the middle).
Step 3: Finish – Optional Fill the holes with matching color silicone
Improper Installation will Void the Warranty:
ComposiGrip Step Covers are NOT structural parts and are NOT designed to
support full load of step. The load-bearing capacity of each Step Cover is dependent upon the load-bearing capacity of the step it
is covering. Step Cover is not designed to bridge large voids or gaps. Deteriorated steps should be filled or levelled prior to
installation of Step Covers. All voids larger than 2-inch (5 cm) diameter should be filled. Installations on highpoint load applications
(such as ‘Bear-Claw’ style gratings) should be made using ComposiGrip high strength Industrial Step Covers.
Adhesive Spreader