Burke Flooring Stair Tread Installation - Manual (Page 7)

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Burke Flooring Products, a Division of Burke Industries
2250 South Tenth Street, San Jose CA 95112
(408) 297-3500
Application
Note: If installing the Tread/Riser Combination part, you must install Cove Stick (Part
No. 070) in the 90-degree junction area, where the tread ends and the riser begins.
This will work as a support for the bend at that junction, where the tread bends up to
become the riser.
If you have ordered Butt Treads, they will be marked in sets, on the backside of each
Tread, so that the mechanic can install them properly.
Spread adhesive on the Tread and Riser. Do this separately, if using separate treads
and risers. Use BR-101 on the Riser, if substrate is porous, or use same adhesive as
the Tread otherwise. If applying the Tread/Riser Combination part, then spread both
the tread and riser together. If using the tape, then lay the 1” wide strip on the nose
(leaving the peel paper in place) and the 6” strips across the step (leaving peel paper in
place), until it is covered. Apply any BR-715 Nose-Filler keep other adhesives ½” back
from the nose point to allow for the Nose-Filler.
For BR-711, remember to test for porosity, and use adhesive according to whether or
not it is porous. If porous, let adhesive sit for 5-10 minutes, then lay into it wet. If
non-porous, let the adhesive dry to the state where nothing comes off on your finger
from touching it. At that point, start installing, you have 45 minutes to work. Only
apply enough adhesive to allow for 45 minutes of application. If you allow the dry-
state to sit open longer than 45 minutes, you lose bond-strength.
Position and place tread into place, starting at the nose, and pushing back and
pressing down until it is all in place. Roll Tread and riser immediately after application
with the hand roller to ensure good adhesion. If using the tape, peel the paper from
the nose and set your nose first, while holding back the rest of the tread. Peel the
paper off strips as you lay the tread back into place from the nose, being careful to
keep the tread in proper position. Roll immediately with the hand roller. Make sure
that each tread is fit tight to the nose, and is adhered to the nose. Once the
installation is complete, roll the treads again, firmly.
Cleanup any excess adhesive on the flooring surface while its wet with water, or
rubbing alcohol, and a rag. Do not allow it to harden, it cannot be cleaned or
removed without damage to the flooring, if hardened.