duradecor VE119422 VersaEdge Stair Nose Installation Guide

June 10, 2024
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VE119422 VersaEdge Stair Nose

VersaEdge Stair Nose

The VersaEdge Stair Nose is a functional and stylish addition to
enhance the beauty of a staircase or step. It is suitable for use
on flooring with an overall thickness of up to 19 mm (0.75). The
surface material is made of high wear-resistant aluminum oxide
laminate, while the core material is made of PVC.

Technical Information – Sizes

The following sizes are available:

  • VT-VE(X)-Shim-5: 1-3/8″ x 1.73″
  • VT-VE(X)-Shim-6-7: 1-29/32″ x 11/64″
  • VT-VE(X)-Shim-8: 2-3/32″ x 1/4″
  • VT-VE(X)-Shim-12: 2-3/32″ x 3/8″

Installation

The VersaEdge Stair Nose can be installed using the following
methods:

  • Overlap Install: Used where floating of the
    floor is not required, as with Stair Tread or
    Glued-Down/Nailed-Down floors. This can be used on floating floors
    where expansion and contraction will occur on the opposite side of
    the flooring plane.

  • Locked Down Install: Used where floating of
    the floor is not required, as with Stair Tread or
    Glued-Down/Nailed-Down floors. This can be used on floating floors
    where expansion and contraction will occur on the opposite side of
    the flooring plane. Tongue side of plank MUST face the VersaEdge.
    VersaEdge, Shims, and flooring planks must be glued down to
    subfloor.

  • Floating Install: Used for Vinyl/LVT flooring
    with an overall thickness of 5-5.5mm. VT-VE(X)-Shim-5 is required
    for 5-6mm flooring, and VT-VE(X)-Shim-6-7 is required for 6-7mm
    flooring.

Lock-Down Installation

For flooring with an overall thickness of up to 19 mm
(0.75):

  1. Install the riser flush to the stair.

  2. Glue down flooring planks (for more details see manufacturers
    recommendations).

  3. Clean flooring and molding as directed below:

Cleaning Preparation for Both Surfaces

Preparing the floor & molding as outlined is mandatory to
achieve the required bonding strength:

  1. Use a damp cloth (water only) to clean both surfaces of loose
    particles or surface films.

  2. Roughen the surfaces with sandpaper (100-150 grit), sanding
    sponge or metal brush. For flooring, only roughen up area that will
    be covered (1.25 to 1.5).

Steps:
  1. Remove the release paper from the VersaEdge.

  2. Roughen up the surface of the VersaEdge with a sanding sponge
    or sandpaper.

  3. Apply adhesive tape to the back of the VersaEdge.

  4. Place the VersaEdge in position and secure it with the tape
    until the premium polyurethane construction adhesive is completely
    cured.

  5. Apply a small amount of PUR adhesive to the subfloor to make
    the VersaEdge even with the floor.

  6. Install the stair riser using PUR adhesive.

  7. Install the flooring planks and glue them down to the
    subfloor.

  8. Allow the adhesive to cure before using the stairs.

For flush installations, use the VT-VE Shim in conjunction with
the VersaEdge. The shim is made of standard MDF/HDF and is
available in various sizes.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the installation
process, please contact DuraDecor customer care at 855-700-5666
or email customercare@duradecor.com.

VersaEdge Stair Nose

Technical Information — Sizes
VersaEdge
The Standard VersaEdge Stair Nose combines style and function to enhance the beauty of a staircase or step. For use on flooring with an overall thickness of up to 19 mm (0.75″). Surface Material: High Wear Resistant Aluminum Oxide Laminate Core Material: PVC
VT-VE Shim
To be used with VersaEdge for floors for flush installations (See illustrations at bottom right). Material: Standard MDF/HDF

1″ 29/32″

1/8″ 11/64″
1/4″ 3/8″

2″ 3/32″
1-3/8″ VT-VE(X)-Shim-5
1.73″ VT-VE(X)-Shim-6-7
VT-VE(X)-Shim-8
VT-VE(X)-Shim-12

Installation
Overlap Install
Locked Down Install
Used where floating of the floor is not required, as with Stair Tread or Glued-Down/Nailed-Down floors. This can be used on floating floors where expansion and contraction will occur on the opposite side of the flooring plane.
Laminate/Engineered Wood Vinyl/LVT
Flooring (up to 3/4″)

Flush Install
Locked Down Install
Used where floating of the floor is not required, as with Stair Tread or Glued-Down/Nailed-Down floors. This can be used on floating floors where expansion and contraction will occur on the opposite side of the flooring plane. Tongue side of plank MUST face the VersaEdge. VersaEdge, Shims, and flooring planks must be glued down to subfloor.

2-3 Flooring with an overall thickness of mm Flooring

4 Flooring with an overall thickness of mm Flooring

Sub Floor PUR Adhesive Stair Riser

Sub Floor PUR Adhesive
PUR Adhesive (Add a little more adhesive to make the VersaEdge even with floor)
Stair Riser

Sub Floor
PUR Adhesive
Stair Riser

PUR Adhesive

Floating Install
Vinyl/LVT

Flooring with an overall thickness of 5-5.5
mm

VT-VE(X)-Shim-5

Flooring

6-7 Flooring with an overall thickness of mm

VT-VE(X)-Shim-6-7

Flooring

0.375″ 1″ Piece of Flooring Screwed & Glued Down PUR Adhesive
Laminate/Engineered Wood

Sub Floor PUR Adhesive PUR Adhesive Stair Riser

Sub Floor PUR Adhesive PUR Adhesive Stair Riser

8 Flooring with an overall thickness of mm

VT-VE(X)-Shim-8

Flooring

12 Flooring with an overall thickness of mm

VT-VE(X)-Shim-12

Flooring

0.375″
1″ Piece of Flooring Screwed & Glued Down
PUR Adhesive

Sub Floor PUR Adhesive PUR Adhesive Stair Riser

Sub Floor PUR Adhesive PUR Adhesive Stair Riser

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VersaEdge Stair Nose

“Lock-Down” Installation

Flooring with an overall thickness of up to 19 mm (0.75″)

Stair Riser

Flooring

Step 1
Install the riser flush to the stair. Glue down flooring planks (for more details see manufacturers recommendations). Then, clean flooring and molding as directed below:

Sub Floor
Release Paper VersaEdge Surface Roughened up with Sanding Sponge or Sandpaper Adhesive Tape
The purpose of the double-sided tape is to secure the molding firmly in place until the premium polyurethane construction adhesive totally cures.

CLEANING PREPARATION FOR BOTH SURFACES
Preparing the floor & molding as outlined is mandatory to achieve the required bonding strength

1. Use a damp cloth (water only) to clean both surfaces of loose particles or surface films.
2. Roughen the surfaces with sandpaper (100-150 grit), sanding sponge or metal brush. For flooring, only roughen up area that will be covered (1.25″ to 1.5″).
3. Degrease both surfaces to remove all traces of oil, grease, dust, and fingerprints by using a light solvent such isopropyl alcohol (Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for additional safe cleaning agents).
4. Let both surfaces dry thoroughly before applying adhesive.

Flooring

Painter’s Tape to protect rest of ooring

Roughen up surface that comes in contact with glue

Step 2

Turn VersaEdge over and roughen the inside surface of the VersaEdge to increase bond by means of 60 grit sandpaper, sanding sponge, or a metal brush. Then, gently peel the release paper all the way off the adhesive tape.

Caulk Gun

PUR Adhesive Adhesive Tape

Step 3
Next, apply a generous bead of a Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive along the entire inside corner. Be sure to overlap the tape with the adhesive
Underside of molding generously covered with PUR adhesive

Bottom of Stair Nose

Stair Riser

Step 4
Touch the bottom of molding to the stair riser and carefully roll the stair nose in place. Make any final adjustments before you push the molding all the way down. Once it’s in the final position, press down firmly with your hands and make your way down the entire stair nose. It may take 2 or 3 passes to set it firmly in place.

PUR Adhesive

Adhesive Tape

Flooring

Step 5

Let the adhesive cure for at least 4 hours before any walking

Sub Floor

on it. For exposure to full traffic, wait 24 to 48 hours.

Stair Riser

NOTE: Complete cure takes 48 hours.

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VersaEdge Stair Nose

“Floating” Installation

Flooring with an overall thickness of up to 19 mm (0.75″)

1″ Piece of Flooring Nailed & Glued Down
Stair Riser

0.375″ Flooring

Glue

Sub Floor

Release Paper DO NOT REMOVE!
VersaEdge Surface Roughened up with Sanding Sponge or Sandpaper

Step 1
Install the riser flush to the stair. Cut a 1″ wide strip of your floor. Drill, counter-sink, screw and glue it flush to the stair riser. Install flooring 0.375″ from the glued down 1″strip. DO NOT glue flooring down. Clean flooring and molding as directed below:

CLEANING PREPARATION FOR BOTH SURFACES
Preparing the floor & molding as outlined is mandatory to achieve the required bonding strength

1. Use a damp cloth (water only) to clean both surfaces of loose particles or surface films.
2. Roughen the surfaces with sandpaper (100-150 grit), sanding sponge or metal brush. For flooring, only roughen up area that will be covered (1.25″ to 1.5″).
3. Degrease both surfaces to remove all traces of oil, grease, dust, and fingerprints by using a light solvent such isopropyl alcohol (Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for additional safe cleaning agents).
4. Let both surfaces dry thoroughly before applying adhesive.

Flooring

Painter’s Tape to protect rest of ooring

Roughen up surface that comes in contact with glue

Step 2

Turn VersaEdge after following the cleaning preparation above. DO NOT peel the release paper off the adhesive tape.

Caulk Gun

PUR Adhesive
AdhesiveTape with Release Paper Still Attached. DO NOT REMOVE!

Step 3 Next, apply a generous bead of a Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive along the entire inside corner. Be sure to NOT to overlap the tape with the adhesive.
Underside of molding generously covered with PUR adhesive

PUR Adhesive

Bottom of Stair Nose
Adhesive Tape with Release Paper
Still Applied

Stair Riser Flooring

Step 4
Touch the bottom of molding to the stair riser and carefully roll the stair nose in place. Make any final adjustments before you push the molding all the way down. Once it’s in the final position, press down firmly with your hands and make your way down the entire stair nose. It may take 2 or 3 passes to set it firmly in place.

Step 5

Let the adhesive cure for at least 4 hours before any walking

Glue

Sub Floor

on it. For exposure to full traffic, wait 24 to 48 hours. NOTE: Complete cure takes 48 hours.

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VersaEdge Stair Nose
“Flush Lock-Down” Installation
Use VersaEdge to Position Flooring. Molding MUST touch flooring! Flooring

Stair Riser

Sub Floor Plank MUST be Glued Down

Release Paper
VersaEdge Surface Roughened up with Sanding Sponge or Sandpaper
Adhesive Tape
The purpose of the double-sided tape is to secure the molding firmly in place until the premium polyurethane construction adhesive totally cures.

Installation on 2 mm LVT flooring

Flooring with an overall thickness of Step 1

2
mm

Install the riser flush to the stair. Use VersaEdge to determine where to start your flooring. VersaEdge must fit snuggly next to plank. Remove VersaEdge and glue the flooring plank down. Clean flooring and molding as directed below:

CLEANING PREPARATION FOR BOTH SURFACES
Preparing the floor & molding as outlined is mandatory to achieve the required bonding strength

1. Use a damp cloth (water only) to clean both surfaces of loose particles or surface films.
2. Roughen the surfaces with sandpaper (100-150 grit), sanding sponge or metal brush. For flooring, only roughen up area that will be covered (1.25″ to 1.5″).
3. Degrease both surfaces to remove all traces of oil, grease, dust, and fingerprints by using a light solvent such isopropyl alcohol (Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for additional safe cleaning agents).
4. Let both surfaces dry thoroughly before applying adhesive.

Sub Floor LVT

Painter’s Tape to protect
ooring

Roughen up surface that comes in contact with glue

Step 2

Turn VersaEdge over and roughen the inside surface of the VersaEdge to increase bond by means of 60 grit sandpaper, sanding sponge, or a metal brush. Then, gently peel the release paper all the way off the adhesive tape.

Caulk Gun

PUR Adhesive Adhesive Tape

Step 3
Next, apply a generous bead of a Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive along the entire inside corner. Be sure to overlap the tape with the adhesive
Underside of molding generously covered with PUR adhesive

PUR Adhesive

Bottom of Stair Nose

Stair Riser

Step 4
Touch the bottom of molding to the stair riser and carefully roll the stair nose in place. Make any final adjustments before you push the molding all the way down. Once it’s in the final position, press down firmly with your hands and make your way down the entire stair nose. It may take 2 or 3 passes to set it firmly in place.

Adhesive Tape

Flooring

Step 5

Sub Floor Stair Riser

PUR Adhesive

The tape may not sufficiently adhere to the rougher stair or subfloor surfaces. Allow at least 24 hours for the construction adhesive to form a bond. You should always start at top of stairs and work your way down to avoid contact with the installed moldings until cured.
NOTE: Complete cure takes 48-72 hours.

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VersaEdge Stair Nose
“Flush Lock-Down” Installation
Use VersaEdge to Position Flooring. Molding MUST touch flooring! Flooring

Stair Riser

Sub Floor Plank MUST be Glued Down

Release Paper
VersaEdge Surface Roughened up with Sanding Sponge or Sandpaper
Adhesive Tape
The purpose of the double-sided tape is to secure the molding firmly in place until the premium polyurethane construction adhesive totally cures.

Installation on 3 mm LVT flooring

Flooring with an overall thickness of Step 1

3
mm

Install the riser flush to the stair. Use VersaEdge to determine where to start your flooring. VersaEdge must fit snuggly next to plank. Remove VersaEdge and glue the flooring plank down. Clean flooring and molding as directed below:

CLEANING PREPARATION FOR BOTH SURFACES
Preparing the floor & molding as outlined is mandatory to achieve the required bonding strength

1. Use a damp cloth (water only) to clean both surfaces of loose particles or surface films.
2. Roughen the surfaces with sandpaper (100-150 grit), sanding sponge or metal brush. For flooring, only roughen up area that will be covered (1.25″ to 1.5″).
3. Degrease both surfaces to remove all traces of oil, grease, dust, and fingerprints by using a light solvent such isopropyl alcohol (Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for additional safe cleaning agents).
4. Let both surfaces dry thoroughly before applying adhesive.

Sub Floor LVT

Painter’s Tape to protect
ooring

Roughen up surface that comes in contact with glue

Step 2

Turn VersaEdge over and roughen the inside surface of the VersaEdge to increase bond by means of 60 grit sandpaper, sanding sponge, or a metal brush. Then, gently peel the release paper all the way off the adhesive tape.

Caulk Gun

PUR Adhesive Adhesive Tape

Step 3
Next, apply a generous bead of a Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive along the entire inside corner. Be sure to overlap the tape with the adhesive. Reveal edge of plank may show when VersaEdge is installed. To compensate, apply a little more adhesive to the molding.
Underside of molding generously covered with PUR adhesive

PUR Adhesive (Add a little
more adhesive to make the VersaEdge
even with floor)

Bottom of Stair Nose

Stair Riser

Step 4
Touch the bottom of molding to the stair riser and carefully roll the stair nose in place. Make any final adjustments before you push the molding all the way down. Once it’s in the final position, press down firmly with your hands and make your way down the entire stair nose. It may take 2 or 3 passes to set it firmly in place.

Adhesive Tape

Flooring

Step 5

Sub Floor Stair Riser

PUR Adhesive

The tape may not sufficiently adhere to the rougher stair or subfloor surfaces. Allow at least 24 hours for the construction adhesive to form a bond. You should always start at top of stairs and work your way down to avoid contact with the installed moldings until cured.
NOTE: Complete cure takes 48-72 hours.

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VersaEdge Stair Nose

“Flush Lock-Down” Installation

Use VersaEdge to Position Flooring.

4mm LVT Flooring

Molding MUST rest on Plank Tongue!

Tongue of Flooring Plank

Stair Riser

Sub Floor Plank MUST be Glued Down

Release Paper
VersaEdge Surface Roughened up with Sanding Sponge or Sandpaper
Adhesive Tape
The purpose of the double-sided tape is to secure the molding firmly in place until the premium polyurethane construction adhesive totally cures.

Installation on 4 mm LVT flooring

Flooring with an overall thickness of

4
mm

Step 1

Install the riser flush to the stair. Use VersaEdge to determine where to start your flooring. Tongue side of flooring plank MUST face VersaEdge so VersaEdge can fit snuggly onto Tongue. Remove VersaEdge and glue the flooring plank down. Clean flooring and molding as directed below:

CLEANING PREPARATION FOR BOTH SURFACES
Preparing the floor & molding as outlined is mandatory to achieve the required bonding strength

1. Use a damp cloth (water only) to clean both surfaces of loose particles or surface films.
2. Roughen the surfaces with sandpaper (100-150 grit), sanding sponge or metal brush. For flooring, only roughen up area that will be covered (1.25″ to 1.5″).
3. Degrease both surfaces to remove all traces of oil, grease, dust, and fingerprints by using a light solvent such isopropyl alcohol (Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for additional safe cleaning agents).
4. Let both surfaces dry thoroughly before applying adhesive.

Sub Floor LVT

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Step 2

Turn VersaEdge over and roughen the inside surface of the VersaEdge to increase bond by means of 60 grit sandpaper, sanding sponge, or a metal brush. Then, gently peel the release paper all the way off the adhesive tape.

Caulk Gun

PUR Adhesive Adhesive Tape

Step 3
Next, apply a generous bead of a Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive along the entire inside corner. Be sure to overlap the tape with the adhesive. Reveal edge of plank may show when VersaEdge is installed. To compensate, apply a little more adhesive to the molding.
Underside of molding generously covered with PUR adhesive

PUR Adhesive

Step 4

Bottom of Stair Nose

Stair Riser

Touch the bottom of molding to the stair riser and carefully roll the stair nose in place. Make any final adjustments before you push the molding all the way down. Once it’s in the final position, press down firmly with your hands and make your way down the entire stair nose. It may take 2 or 3 passes to set it firmly in place.

Adhesive Tape

Flooring

Step 5

Sub Floor Stair Riser

PUR Adhesive

The tape may not sufficiently adhere to the rougher stair or subfloor surfaces. Allow at least 24 hours for the construction adhesive to form a bond. You should always start at top of stairs and work your way down to avoid contact with the installed moldings until cured.
NOTE: Complete cure takes 48-72 hours.

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6

VersaEdge Stair Nose

Installation on 5 -5.5mm LVT flooring

“Flush Lock-Down” Installation

Use VersaEdge to Position Flooring. Molding MUST Rest on Plank Tongue

5-5.5mm LVT
Tongue of Flooring Plank

VT-VE(X)-Shim-5

Stair Riser

Shim and Plank MUST be Glued Down

Sub Floor

Release Paper
VersaEdge Surface Roughened up with Sanding Sponge or Sandpaper
Adhesive Tape
The purpose of the double-sided tape is to secure the molding firmly in place until the premium polyurethane construction adhesive totally cures.

Flooring with an overall thickness of 5-5.5
mm
Step 1
Install the riser flush to the stair. Use VersaEdge and shim to determine where to start your flooring. Tongue side of flooring plank MUST face VersaEdge so VersaEdge can fit snuggly onto Tongue. Remove VersaEdge and glue the flooring plank and shim down. Clean flooring and molding as directed below:

CLEANING PREPARATION FOR BOTH SURFACES
Preparing the floor & molding as outlined is mandatory to achieve the required bonding strength

1. Use a damp cloth (water only) to clean both surfaces of loose particles or surface films.
2. Roughen the surfaces with sandpaper (100-150 grit), sanding sponge or metal brush. For flooring, only roughen up area that will be covered (1.25″ to 1.5″).
3. Degrease both surfaces to remove all traces of oil, grease, dust, and fingerprints by using a light solvent such isopropyl alcohol (Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for additional safe cleaning agents).
4. Let both surfaces dry thoroughly before applying adhesive.

Sub Floor LVT

Painter’s Tape to protect
ooring

Roughen up surface that comes in contact with glue

Step 2

Turn VersaEdge over and roughen the inside surface of the VersaEdge to increase bond by means of 60 grit sandpaper, sanding sponge, or a metal brush. Then, gently peel the release paper all the way off the adhesive tape.

Caulk Gun

PUR Adhesive Adhesive Tape

Step 3
Next, apply a generous bead of a Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive along the entire inside corner. Be sure to overlap the tape with the adhesive. Reveal edge of plank may show when VersaEdge is installed. To compensate, apply a little more adhesive to the molding.
Underside of molding generously covered with PUR adhesive

Bottom of Stair Nose

Stair Riser

Step 4
Touch the bottom of molding to the stair riser and carefully roll the stair nose in place. Make any final adjustments before you push the molding all the way down. Once it’s in the final position, press down firmly with your hands and make your way down the entire stair nose. It may take 2 or 3 passes to set it firmly in place.

PUR Adhesive

Adhesive Tape

5-5.5mm Flooring

Step 5

Sub Floor Stair Riser

PUR Adhesive

The tape may not sufficiently adhere to the rougher stair or subfloor surfaces. Allow at least 24 hours for the construction adhesive to form a bond. You should always start at top of stairs and work your way down to avoid contact with the installed moldings until cured.
NOTE: Complete cure takes 48-72 hours.

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7

VersaEdge Stair Nose

“Flush Lock-Down” Installation

Use VersaEdge to Position Flooring. Molding MUST Rest on Plank Tongue

Tongue of Flooring Plank

VT-VE(X)-Shim-6-7

Stair Riser

Shim and Plank MUST be Glued Down

Sub Floor

Release Paper
VersaEdge Surface Roughened up with Sanding Sponge or Sandpaper
Adhesive Tape
The purpose of the double-sided tape is to secure the molding firmly in place until the premium polyurethane construction adhesive totally cures.

Installation on 6-7 mm LVT flooring
6-7 Flooring with an overall thickness of mm
Step 1
Install the riser flush to the stair. Use VersaEdge and shim to determine where to start your flooring. Tongue side of flooring plank MUST face VersaEdge so VersaEdge can fit snuggly onto Tongue. Remove VersaEdge and glue the flooring plank and shim down. Clean flooring and molding as directed below:

CLEANING PREPARATION FOR BOTH SURFACES
Preparing the floor & molding as outlined is mandatory to achieve the required bonding strength

1. Use a damp cloth (water only) to clean both surfaces of loose particles or surface films.
2. Roughen the surfaces with sandpaper (100-150 grit), sanding sponge or metal brush. For flooring, only roughen up area that will be covered (1.25″ to 1.5″).
3. Degrease both surfaces to remove all traces of oil, grease, dust, and fingerprints by using a light solvent such isopropyl alcohol (Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for additional safe cleaning agents).
4. Let both surfaces dry thoroughly before applying adhesive.

Sub Floor LVT

Painter’s Tape to protect
ooring

Roughen up surface that comes in contact with glue

Step 2

Turn VersaEdge over and roughen the inside surface of the VersaEdge to increase bond by means of 60 grit sandpaper, sanding sponge, or a metal brush. Then, gently peel the release paper all the way off the adhesive tape.

Caulk Gun

PUR Adhesive Adhesive Tape

Step 3
Next, apply a generous bead of a Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive along the entire inside corner. Be sure to overlap the tape with the adhesive. Reveal edge of plank may show when VersaEdge is installed. To compensate, apply a little more adhesive to the molding.
Underside of molding generously covered with PUR adhesive

Bottom of Stair Nose

Stair Riser

Step 4
Touch the bottom of molding to the stair riser and carefully roll the stair nose in place. Make any final adjustments before you push the molding all the way down. Once it’s in the final position, press down firmly with your hands and make your way down the entire stair nose. It may take 2 or 3 passes to set it firmly in place.

PUR Adhesive

Adhesive Tape

6 to 7mm Flooring

Step 5

Sub Floor Stair Riser

PUR Adhesive

The tape may not sufficiently adhere to the rougher stair or subfloor surfaces. Allow at least 24 hours for the construction adhesive to form a bond. You should always start at top of stairs and work your way down to avoid contact with the installed moldings until cured.
NOTE: Complete cure takes 48-72 hours.

DuraDecor | P: (855) 700 – 5666 | customercare@duradecor.com | duradecor.com

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VersaEdge Stair Nose

“Flush Lock-Down” Installation

Use VersaEdge to Position Flooring. Molding MUST Rest on Plank Tongue

8mm LVT
Tongue of Flooring Plank

VT-VE(X)-Shim-8

Stair Riser

Shim and Plank MUST be Glued Down

Sub Floor

Release Paper
VersaEdge Surface Roughened up with Sanding Sponge or Sandpaper
Adhesive Tape
The purpose of the double-sided tape is to secure the molding firmly in place until the premium polyurethane construction adhesive totally cures.

Installation on 8 mm LVT flooring

Flooring with an overall thickness of

8
mm

Step 1

Install the riser flush to the stair. Use VersaEdge and shim to determine where to start your flooring. Tongue side of flooring plank MUST face VersaEdge so VersaEdge can fit snuggly onto Tongue. Remove VersaEdge and glue the flooring plank and shim down. Clean flooring and molding as directed below:

CLEANING PREPARATION FOR BOTH SURFACES
Preparing the floor & molding as outlined is mandatory to achieve the required bonding strength

1. Use a damp cloth (water only) to clean both surfaces of loose particles or surface films.
2. Roughen the surfaces with sandpaper (100-150 grit), sanding sponge or metal brush. For flooring, only roughen up area that will be covered (1.25″ to 1.5″).
3. Degrease both surfaces to remove all traces of oil, grease, dust, and fingerprints by using a light solvent such isopropyl alcohol (Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for additional safe cleaning agents).
4. Let both surfaces dry thoroughly before applying adhesive.

Sub Floor LVT

Painter’s Tape to protect
ooring

Roughen up surface that comes in contact with glue

Step 2

Turn VersaEdge over and roughen the inside surface of the VersaEdge to increase bond by means of 60 grit sandpaper, sanding sponge, or a metal brush. Then, gently peel the release paper all the way off the adhesive tape.

Caulk Gun

PUR Adhesive Adhesive Tape

Step 3
Next, apply a generous bead of a Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive along the entire inside corner. Be sure to overlap the tape with the adhesive. Reveal edge of plank may show when VersaEdge is installed. To compensate, apply a little more adhesive to the molding.
Underside of molding generously covered with PUR adhesive

Bottom of Stair Nose

Stair Riser

Step 4
Touch the bottom of molding to the stair riser and carefully roll the stair nose in place. Make any final adjustments before you push the molding all the way down. Once it’s in the final position, press down firmly with your hands and make your way down the entire stair nose. It may take 2 or 3 passes to set it firmly in place.

PUR Adhesive

Adhesive Tape

8mm Flooring

Step 5

Sub Floor Stair Riser

PUR Adhesive

The tape may not sufficiently adhere to the rougher stair or subfloor surfaces. Allow at least 24 hours for the construction adhesive to form a bond. You should always start at top of stairs and work your way down to avoid contact with the installed moldings until cured.
NOTE: Complete cure takes 48-72 hours.

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VersaEdge Stair Nose

Installation on 12 mm LVT flooring

“Flush Lock-Down” Installation

Use VersaEdge to Position Flooring. Molding MUST Rest on Plank Tongue

Tongue of Flooring Plank

12mm LVT

VT-VE(X)-Shim-12

12 Flooring with an overall thickness of mm
Step 1
Install the riser flush to the stair. Use VersaEdge and shim to determine where to start your flooring. Tongue side of flooring plank MUST face VersaEdge so VersaEdge can fit snuggly onto Tongue. Remove VersaEdge and glue the flooring plank and shim down. Clean flooring and molding as directed below:

Stair Riser

Shim and Plank MUST be Glued Down

Sub Floor

Release Paper
VersaEdge Surface Roughened up with Sanding Sponge or Sandpaper
Adhesive Tape
The purpose of the double-sided tape is to secure the molding firmly in place until the premium polyurethane construction adhesive totally cures.

CLEANING PREPARATION FOR BOTH SURFACES
Preparing the floor & molding as outlined is mandatory to achieve the required bonding strength

1. Use a damp cloth (water only) to clean both surfaces of loose particles or surface films.
2. Roughen the surfaces with sandpaper (100-150 grit), sanding sponge or metal brush. For flooring, only roughen up area that will be covered (1.25″ to 1.5″).
3. Degrease both surfaces to remove all traces of oil, grease, dust, and fingerprints by using a light solvent such isopropyl alcohol (Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for additional safe cleaning agents).
4. Let both surfaces dry thoroughly before applying adhesive.

Sub Floor LVT

Painter’s Tape to protect
ooring

Roughen up surface that comes in contact with glue

Step 2

Turn VersaEdge over and roughen the inside surface of the VersaEdge to increase bond by means of 60 grit sandpaper, sanding sponge, or a metal brush. Then, gently peel the release paper all the way off the adhesive tape.

Caulk Gun

PUR Adhesive Adhesive Tape

Step 3
Next, apply a generous bead of a Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive along the entire inside corner. Be sure to overlap the tape with the adhesive. Reveal edge of plank may show when VersaEdge is installed. To compensate, apply a little more adhesive to the molding.
Underside of molding generously covered with PUR adhesive

Bottom of Stair Nose

Stair Riser

Step 4
Touch the bottom of molding to the stair riser and carefully roll the stair nose in place. Make any final adjustments before you push the molding all the way down. Once it’s in the final position, press down firmly with your hands and make your way down the entire stair nose. It may take 2 or 3 passes to set it firmly in place.

PUR Adhesive

Adhesive Tape

12mm Flooring

Step 5

Sub Floor Stair Riser

PUR Adhesive

The tape may not sufficiently adhere to the rougher stair or subfloor surfaces. Allow at least 24 hours for the construction adhesive to form a bond. You should always start at top of stairs and work your way down to avoid contact with the installed moldings until cured.
NOTE: Complete cure takes 48-72 hours.

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VersaEdge Stair Nose

MITER CUT INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Make sure to use safety goggles and thick gloves while using saw and handling the blade

Use the 2×4 miter sample to see if your stair is a true

A

B

90 degree corner, often they are not, and you will have

to adjust your mitercut by increasing or decreasing

0

50

45

40

15

10

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your angle accordingly, just make sure you are cutting both pieces with the exact same angle, otherwise your cuts will not line up!!!

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STEP 1 – MAKE TEST CUTS ON SCRAP 2×4

C

D

IMPORTANT: Make sure the bevel angle is set to ZERO (A).

45°

We highly recommend you do a test cut on 2 scrap pieces of 2×4

45°

to make sure your cuts line up. Set the miter angle to 45 degrees for the first cut (B). Cut the 2×4 (C).

E

F

Then change angle of miter cut to 45 degrees in the other direction (D). Cut the other piece of 2×4.
Line up ends of the 2x4s to form a corner (E). Check the pieces to see if they line up correctly with no gap on the top or front view (F).

STEP 2 – CUT YOUR VERSAEDGE (VE)

IMPORTANT: Use a scrap 2×4 piece to set VE on while you make the cuts (G). This will keep the VE level while you cut.

G

H 45°

Set the miter angle to 45 degrees. Make your cut (H).

IMPORTANT: Hold the molding extremely tight, otherwise it will pull in the direction of the blade and your cut will be off

I

J

45°

Change miter angle to 45 degrees in the other direction (I). Again, make sure you hold the molding extremely tight. Don’t let it move while you make the cut. Cut the other piece of VE.
Check the 2 molding pieces to see if they line up correctly with no gap on the top or front view (J).
STEP 3 – APPLYING VE TO THE STAIRS

K

L

After wiping the VE clean from debris, turn the moldings over and remove the backing paper from the tape (K).
Line up the ends of the moldings to form a corner. Place a piece of painter’s tape between them to hold them together so you can test the fit (L).

Test the fit on your stairway. Make sure there is no gap between the moldings (M).

M

N

After you test the fit, run a thick line of Titegrip adhesive (or comparable PUR adhesive) along the inside of each molding (N).

Put the molding in place, pressing down firmly to make sure it is in contact with the floor or stair tread (O). Make sure the edge is square.

O

P

While pressing both ends firmly together, stretch a piece of painter’s
tape tightly across the corner edge to keep the moldings from separating while the adhesive cures (P). Let the adhesive cure for at least 4 hours before any walking on it. For exposure to full traffic, wait 24-48 hours. NOTE: Complete cure takes 48 hrs.

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