Air Steps--Resurfacing Ideas

[ajgibb2002]

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

[bloomas]

----- Original Message -----
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





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[erniecarpet@...]

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




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[erniecarpet@...]

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




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[Jack and Liz Pearce]

--- 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

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[brad barton]

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,
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[mariopatti1]

-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
>

[bloomas]

----- Original Message -----
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
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