Installation Guide

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WALL AND COUNTERTOP PROFILES

Installation

JOLLY, QUADEC, RONDEC, DECO-

DE, DIADEC, FINEC, INDEC, DECO-

SG, ECK-E, RONDEC-DB, SCHIENE-

STEP, RONDEC-STEP, and RONDEC-

1. Select the profile according to the tile

thickness and format. Note: RONDEC-

DB can be used with tiles 1/4" - 1/2"

(6 - 12.5 mm).

2. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-set mortar

to the area where the profile is to be placed.

If JOLLY, QUADEC, RONDEC, RONDEC-DB,

DECO-DE, FINEC, or DIADEC is to be used as

edging for an outside wall corner, finish tiling

one wall first; then trowel thin-set mortar over

the corner area of the second wall.

3. Press the perforated anchoring leg of profile into

the mortar and align.

4. Trowel additional thin-set mortar over the

perforated anchoring leg to ensure full coverage

and support of the tile edges.

5. Solidly embed the tiles so that the tiled surface

is flush with the top of the profile; the profile

should not be higher than the tiled surface, but

rather up to approx. 1/32" (1 mm) lower.

5a. If the FINEC profiles, in aluminum, are used

to create a 3 way external corner, into which

the two upper profiles were fitted at an

angle of 45°, cut the adjoining lower profile

to size. The trapezoid-perforated anchor-

ing leg, including the joint spacer, must

be cut off straight to the visible area by a

minimum dimension x, depending on the

profile length; see the AE illustration below.

5b. If the FINEC profiles, in stainless steel, are

used to create a 3 way external corner, into

which the two upper profiles were fitted

at an angle of 45°, cut the adjoining lower

profile to size. In this case, the trapezoid-

perforated anchoring leg must be cut off by

a minimum dimension x, depending on the

profile length, including the visible area has

to be chamfered at a 45° angle; see the E

illustration below.

Note: With FINEC, chamfer tiles adjacent to the

profile by 45°. RONDEC-DB is intended to be

higher than the tiled surface.

6. Set the tile to the integrated joint spacer,

which ensures a uniform joint of 1/16" - 1/8"

(1.5 - 3 mm). With the stainless steel profiles,

DECO-SG, FINEC, and RONDEC-DB,

leave a space of approximately 1/16" - 1/8"

(1.5 - 3 mm).

7. To set tile along the face of RONDEC-CT,

apply thin-set mortar to the back of the tile

using a margin trowel. Press the back-buttered

tiles into the face of the profile, making sure to

force thin-set mortar fully into the dovetailed

grooves. The tiled surface should be flush

with the outer edge of the profile; the profile

should not be higher than the tiled surface,

but rather up to approx. 1/32" (1 mm) lower.

Note: The recessed face accepts tile widths up

to 1-1/8" (29 mm).

8. Fill joints completely with grout or setting

material. Note: Remove the protective foil from

ECK-E immediately after grouting.

9. Work with materials and tools that will not

scratch or damage sensitive surfaces. Setting

materials must be removed immediately,

especially from aluminum.

Note: Matching corners are available for DIADEC,

QUADEC, RONDEC, INDEC, SCHIENE-STEP

(stainless steel version, depending on vertical

leg length), RONDEC-STEP, and RONDEC-CT.

Connectors are available for QUADEC, RONDEC ,

and SCHIENE-STEP (stainless steel version).

Corners and end caps are held in place with thin-set

mortar. Fill the ends of the profile with thin-set mortar

prior to inserting the accessories. Connectors are

held in place with a friction fit. Insert the connector

into the profile approximately half the length of the

connector piece and connect the adjacent profile.

For installation of SCHIENE-STEP corners and

connectors: Install using KERDI-FIX, silicone, or

similar adhesive. Prior to application, any contact-

inhibiting substances (e.g., grease, etc.) must be

removed. The accessories should overlap the

profiles by at least 3/8” (10 mm). The accessories

must be slid on the profiles during profiles installation

(cannot be placed over the profiles after installation).

For installation of RONDEC sink corners

(1-1/2" radius):

1. Insert the sink corner connectors into the

profiles. Apply thin-set mortar to the substrate

and firmly embed the profiles into the mortar.

2. Using a margin trowel, fill the back of the sink

corners with thin-set mortar. Install the corners

over the connectors and align. Setting materials

must be removed immediately.

QUADEC-K/DIADEC-K

1. QUADEC-K may be used to cover assembly

edges up to 1/2" (12.5 mm) thick. DIADEC-K

may be used to cover assembly edges at least

1/4" (6 mm) thick.

2. Fill the profile cavity with thin-set mortar.

3. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-set mortar to

the area where the profile is to be placed.

4. Press the profile into the mortar and align.

Leave a space of approximately 1/16"-1/8"

(1.5 – 3 mm) between the profile and tile.

5. Fill joints completely with grout or setting

material.

6. Work with materials and tools that will not

scratch or damage sensitive surfaces. Setting

materials must be removed immediately.

Note: QUADEC-K may also be adhered using

KERDI-FIX. Matching inside/outside corners and

connectors are available.

Corners/end caps are held in place with thin-set

mortar. Fill the ends of the profile with thin-set mortar

prior to inserting the accessories. Connectors are

held in place with a friction fit. Insert the connector

into the profile approximately half the length of the

connector piece and connect the adjacent profile.

DESIGNBASE-SL

1. DESIGNBASE-SL is applied to prepared walls

using KERDI-FIX or other suitable adhesive.

Prior to applying the adhesive, make sure that

all surfaces are free from adhesion-inhibiting

substances such as oil or grease.

2. Apply beads of adhesive to the back of the profile

and press the profile into the wall, ensuring solid

contact throughout. In the case of the stainless

steel version, apply adhesive above and below

the foam spacer; see illustration on page 11.

3. Aluminum accessories must be slid on the

profiles during installation. Stainless steel

accessories must be applied on top after the

profile is installed. Install corners, connectors,

and end caps using a permanently elastic,

waterproof adhesive (e.g. KERDI-FIX or

silicone). Prior to application, any contact-

inhibiting substances (e.g. grease, etc.) must

be removed.

4. Use a suitable cleaning agent to remove any

excess adhesive from around the profile.

Remove the protective foil.

Note: The optional sealing lip is inserted into the

profile prior to installation. The lip must be pressed

firmly into the profile (from the front for the aluminum

version and from the rear for the stainless steel

version) so that the front edge of the sealing lip is

flush with the profile.

ECK-K/-KHK/-KI

1. ECK-K/-KHK/-KI are applied to prepared wall

corners using KERDI-FIX, silicone, or a similar

adhesive. Prior to applying the adhesive, make

sure that all surfaces are free from adhesion-

inhibiting substances such as oil or grease.

Apply a bead of adhesive to the back of each

of the profile legs; then press the legs onto the

wall covering, ensuring that the lateral edges lie

flat and have solid contact throughout.

2. Use a suitable cleaning agent to remove any

excess adhesive from around the profile legs.

3. Remove the protective foil.

Install ECK-KHK inside and outside corners using

a permanently elastic, waterproof adhesive (e.g.,

KERDI-FIX or silicone). Prior to application, any

contact-inhibiting substances (e.g., grease, etc.)

must be removed. The connectors should overlap

the profiles by at least 3/8" (10 mm).

QUADEC-FS

1. Set tiles up to the area where QUADEC-FS is to

be installed as a feature strip.

2. Using a notched trowel, apply a sufficient

amount of thin-set mortar to this area and/

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