Installation Guide

Roppe Rubber Stair Treads
Raised and Smooth Profiles
Product Data
Section 9
Resilient Flooring
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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, 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. The ROP435 Solvent Free Epoxy Flooring Adhesive
must be used for installations in areas where stair treads will be subjected to lateral shear
stresses and/or rolling loads, and most other non-porous substrates. Spread coverage using
the 1/32” x 1/16” x 1/32” flat “U” notch trowel is approximately 185-245 square feet (Part A & B
Mixed) per US gallon. Coverage will vary according to the type of surface, surface texture,
spreading angle, and adhesive temperature. Note: Over extremely porous or rough concrete, a
1/16”x 1/16” x 1/16” Square notch trowel may be required (125 - 185 sq/ft/gal). Caution: If too
much adhesive is applied, oozing at seams, air-bubbles, adhesive displacement, and
telegraphing may occur along with adhesive displacement when the floor is rolled or exposed to
rolling loads resulting in loose and unsightly areas. Therefore, test trowel size and flooring prior
to installation to avoid the above noted potential problems. Adhesive is available in 1-quart and
1-gallon pails. Shelf life is one year @ 70°F (21°C ) in an unopened container. Although the
epoxy components are non-freezing, the adhesive must be allowed to stabilize to ambient
temperature before mixing. Any adhesive on the surface of the tiles or surrounding area must be
removed immediately with a clean cloth dampened with warm soapy water or denatured
alcohol. DO NOT allow the adhesive to cure on the surface of the flooring. A bond failure will
occur if the epoxy is not properly mixed. Label information is in English and Spanish. Read all of
the product and safety information concerning the adhesive and any other chemicals or cleaning
agents prior to installation.
Roppe 435 Solvent Free Epoxy Flooring Adhesive Calculated VOC’s according to California Rule
#1168: ROP 435 Part A: 10 grams per liter of coating. ROP 435 Part B: 49 grams per liter of
coating. ROP435 Part A & Part B Mixed Calculated VOC’s: 15 grams per liter of coating.
6.3.4 ROP Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape
ROP Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape is comprised of the same features and benefits of traditional
adhesives which flooring contractors and architects have come to expect, but with increased
installation value associated with stairway access time. (Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape must also be
used in combination with ROPECC Epoxy Caulking Compound). Caution: 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. Quik-
Stik Adhesive Tape is recommended over properly prepared and recommended substrates as
noted within this document. ROP Quik-Stik Adhesive Tape Vapor Emission Rate shall not
exceed 3.0lbs and Relative Humidity Test shall not exceed 65%. Quik-Stik requires no cure time;
therefore light foot traffic access to the stairways is immediate! Caution: ROPECC Epoxy
Caulking Compound must be allowed to dry for at least 24 hours before exposing to normal foot
traffic. Quik-Stik is a pressure sensitive hot-melt adhesive applied to a scrim reinforcement with
a one-side covered with a protective paper developed to install Roppe Rubber Stair Treads,