Bruce Reserve Premium - Manual (Page 26)

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Optional Tools
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Router
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Router Table
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7 mm Router Bit
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8 mm Router Bit
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7 mm Splines
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8 mm Splines
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12mm Splines
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Armstrong 99 or Bruce EverSeal Adhesives
Preparation of Stair Treads
Treads and risers should be structurally sound, flat, dry, clean, smooth and free from paint, varnish, wax, oils,
solvents and other foreign matter. Cut off any existing bullnose flush with the riser of the stair (providing the
dimension change does not violate local building codes) (Fig. 30).
Installation of Stair Treads
1. Beginning at the bottom riser, measure and cut a piece of laminate
plank to fit flush with the existing stair tread. If the laminate has an
attached foam or fabric, it must be removed.
2. Glue in place by applying a 3" (7.6 cm) serpentine bead of construction
adhesive to the back of the flooring (Fig. 31). Refer to construction
adhesive label for all recommendations, warnings and safety
precautions.
3. Press in place.
4. Measure and cut stair nose to length.
5. Dry fit the stair nose to the edge of the first tread with the molding
nose overlapping the laminate piece on the riser below. Measure the
distance from the edge of the stair nose to the next riser (Fig. 32).
6. Measure and cut to width and length another piece of laminate plank
for the stair tread. Using a utility knife or table saw, remove the
tongue. If the laminate has an attached fabric, it must also be
removed.
7. Apply a bead of construction adhesive in a 3" (7.6 cm) serpentine
pattern to the back of the cut piece of stair nose and affix to the stair.
(On wood subfloors, drill appropriate size holes into the installed stair
nose and anchor with 6d finish nails (Fig. 33). Set nails using a nail
punch. Fill holes with a repair stick.)
8. To avoid shifting over concrete, allow enough time for the
construction adhesive to set prior to continuing the installation. This
time will vary depending upon the adhesive being used.
9. Apply construction adhesive to the tread of the existing stair and
spread evenly using a 1/16" x 1/16" x 1/16" (1.59 mm x 1.59 mm x
1.59 mm) square-notch trowel.
10. Apply a bead of adhesive (preferably a 5-minute epoxy) to the lip of the
stair nose. Following the manufacturer’s recommendations, immediately
remove any excess adhesive from the laminate surface.
Fig. 30
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
Fig. 33