Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas
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08-06-2007, 02:25
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Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas
The air steps on my '91SP are a rubber/vinyl tile that is a bit
shabby, especially the leading edge. There is a right angle piece of aluminum serving as the edge on each step but it appears to have been glued and re-glued in place numerous times. I'm about to re-glue it but I know it will come off again and I'm wondering what ingenious methods have been used to re-surface the steps. I did see a picture on one of the forums where someone had replaced the step surface with diamond plate shiny steel. I think I would like some practical and durable tile-type surface with a leading edge that will last. Any help welcome. Austin '91SP |
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08-06-2007, 04:11
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Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas
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From: ajgibb2002 To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 9:25 AM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas The last time I resurface mine I used a non skid that comes 8"x 18" sheets.I purchase it from home depot. Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36 The air steps on my '91SP are a rubber/vinyl tile that is a bit shabby, especially the leading edge. There is a right angle piece of aluminum serving as the edge on each step but it appears to have been glued and re-glued in place numerous times. I'm about to re-glue it but I know it will come off again and I'm wondering what ingenious methods have been used to re-surface the steps. I did see a picture on one of the forums where someone had replaced the step surface with diamond plate shiny steel. I think I would like some practical and durable tile-type surface with a leading edge that will last. Any help welcome. Austin '91SP [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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08-06-2007, 07:24
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Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas
Austin, you can install a black rubber stair tread on that step. Any large
carpet store-- not the big box stores can get you one. they come in 3, 4, and 6 foot lengths. I installed those in a number of coaches. There is a little maintenance upkeep on the outside as with the suns rays it needs to be cleaned often. Looks attractive on the steps especially with stainless steel risers. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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08-07-2007, 11:10
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Liz, yes they come in many colors. Trouble is-- you gotta buy a bunch to
justify the custom order. I have a piece of outdoor carpet in a deep blue color that may do the trick, instead of the outside tread. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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08-07-2007, 14:25
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Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@... wrote:
> > Austin, you can install a black rubber stair tread on that step. Any large > carpet store-- not the big box stores can get you one. they come in 3, 4, and > 6 foot lengths. I installed those in a number of coaches. There is a little > maintenance upkeep on the outside as with the suns rays it needs to be cleaned > often. Looks attractive on the steps especially with stainless steel risers. > > > Ernie Ekberg > 83PT40 > Livingston, Mt > > > Ernie, do you know if those rubber stair treads might come in colors other than black? Thanks, Liz Regards, Jack and Liz Pearce Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40 Currently in Buena Vista, CO > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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08-07-2007, 22:23
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Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas
If you can cut a straight line, you can buy a heavy rubber doormat from WalMart,
or even a heavy rubber automotive floormat, cut it to fit and use liquid nails or Gorilla glue or some heavy double-stick tape to hold it on. A lot cheaper than buying real rubber stair treads.Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@... To: WanderlodgeForum@...: erniecarpet@...: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 23:10:23 -0400Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas Liz, yes they come in many colors. Trouble is-- you gotta buy a bunch to justify the custom order.I have a piece of outdoor carpet in a deep blue color that may do the trick, instead of the outside tread. Ernie Ekberg83PT40Livingston, Mt************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] _________________________________________________________________ Learn. Laugh. Share. Reallivemoms is right place! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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08-08-2007, 01:37
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Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas
-I replaced mine with a plastic grass like door mat.They come in
colors I used a gray one.Cut to fit step, remove the "grass" from the edge glue to step and replace the aluminum edge.A good place to wipe your shoes . Mario 1985FC in Marthas Vineyard without the Bird -- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ajgibb2002" wrote: > > The air steps on my '91SP are a rubber/vinyl tile that is a bit > shabby, especially the leading edge. There is a right angle piece of > aluminum serving as the edge on each step but it appears to have been > glued and re-glued in place numerous times. I'm about to re-glue it > but I know it will come off again and I'm wondering what ingenious > methods have been used to re-surface the steps. I did see a picture > on one of the forums where someone had replaced the step surface with > diamond plate shiny steel. I think I would like some practical and > durable tile-type surface with a leading edge that will last. Any > help welcome. > Austin > '91SP > |
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08-08-2007, 02:01
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Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas
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From: brad barton To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 5:23 AM Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas the problem with rubber it sweats from the underside and cause corrosion.Rubber back carpet cause mine to corrode bad. Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36 If you can cut a straight line, you can buy a heavy rubber doormat from WalMart, or even a heavy rubber automotive floormat, cut it to fit and use liquid nails or Gorilla glue or some heavy double-stick tape to hold it on. A lot cheaper than buying real rubber stair treads.Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@... To: WanderlodgeForum@...: erniecarpet@...: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 23:10:23 -0400Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas Liz, yes they come in many colors. Trouble is-- you gotta buy a bunch to justify the custom order.I have a piece of outdoor carpet in a deep blue color that may do the trick, instead of the outside tread. Ernie Ekberg83PT40Livingston, Mt************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __________________________________________________________ Learn. Laugh. Share. Reallivemoms is right place! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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