Use and Care Guide

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MOVEMENT JOINTS AND COVE-SHAPED PROFILES
for transitions in sound-rated floors.
Accessories include matching end caps and
inside corners.
Note: DILEX-AS is suitable for tiles 3/16" to
3/8" (4 mm - 10 mm) thick.
4.9 Schluter
®
-DILEX-BWA features a
trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg, made
of recycled rigid PVC, which is secured in
the mortar bond coat, and a dovetailed
channel, made of recycled rigid PVC, which
can be bonded to fixed building elements
(e.g., door and window frames, bathtubs
and shower trays, countertops, etc.) using
Schluter
®
-KERDI-FIX, epoxy resin, silicone,
tile adhesive, etc. The profile isolates the
tile covering from the structure and
accommodates movement via the 3/16”
(5 mm)-wide soft chlorinated polyethylene
(CPE) movement zone, which also forms the
visible surface. The lower CPE movement
zone is slit to maximize the absorption of
movement. DILEX-BWA also prevents sound
bridges, making it ideal for transitions in
sound-rated floors.
4.9 Schluter
®
-DILEX-KSA features a
trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg, made
of stainless steel or aluminum, which
is secured in the mortar bond coat and
provides edge protection for adjacent tiles,
and a self-adhesive backing strip which
can be bonded to fixed building elements
(e.g., door and window frames, bathtubs and
shower trays, countertops, etc.). The profile
isolates the tile covering from the structure
and accommodates movement via the 3/8"
(10 mm)-wide, soft thermoplastic rubber
movement zone, which also forms the visible
surface. The thermoplastic rubber movement
zone can be replaced if damaged. DILEX-KSA
uses the same anchoring leg as DILEX-KSN
to allow for the same appearance throughout
an installation. DILEX-KSA also prevents
sound bridges, making it ideal for transitions in
sound-rated floors.
Cove-shaped Profiles
Ceramic cove base represents a neat, hygienic
method for treating transitions by providing a
curved surface that prevents the collection
of dirt and is easy to clean. However, the
limited availability of ceramic trim pieces has
resulted in the use of sealant and caulk to
treat such transitions. These joints must be
continually maintained throughout the life of
the installation. DILEX cove-shaped profiles
provide an attractive, clean, and maintenance-
free alternative for inside wall corners and
floor/wall (including countertop/backsplash)
transitions. They also allow the use of any
tile line, regardless of the availability of trim
pieces.
4.13 Schluter
®
-DILEX-EKE features
trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made
of recycled rigid PVC, which are secured in
the mortar bond coat. The profile separates
tile fields that meet at inside corners and
accommodates movement via the 3/16" (5
mm)-wide soft chlorinated polyethylene (CPE)
movement zone, which forms the visible
surface and creates a discrete, uniform joint.
DILEX-EKE prevents surface water penetration
and features a tile pocket that hides cut tile
edges. In addition, it prevents sound bridges,
making it ideal for floor/wall transitions in
sound-rated floors.
4.12 Schluter
®
-DILEX-HKW features
trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made
of recycled rigid PVC, which are secured
in the mortar bond coat, and a rigid PVC
cove section that accommodates minor
movements and forms the visible surface.
The profile’s 11/16" (18 mm) radius prevents
the accumulation of dirt and makes cleaning
simple. The profile separates tile fields
that meet at inside corners where limited
movement is expected. DILEX-HKW prevents
surface water penetration and meets the
maintenance and hygienic requirements of
commercial kitchens, bathrooms, and food-
processing plants, or any tiled environment
where a sanitary cove base is desired.
DILEX-HKW features anchoring legs with
equal “U” dimensions and is, therefore,
ideal for floor/wall transitions where floor
and wall tiles are the same thickness.
Accessories for the DILEX-HKW include:
inside and outside corners, and end caps.
4.11 Schluter
®
-DILEX-HK features
trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made
of recycled rigid PVC, which are secured in
the mortar bond coat. The profile separates
tile fields that meet at inside corners and
accommodates movement via the soft
chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) cove-shaped
movement zone that forms the visible surface.
DILEX-HK provides an 11/16" (18 mm) radius
to prevent the accumulation of dirt and to
make cleaning simple. DILEX-HK prevents
surface water penetration and meets the
maintenance and hygienic requirements
of commercial kitchens, bathrooms, food-
processing plants, or any tiled environment
where a sanitary cove base is desired.
It accommodates wall and floor tiles of
dissimilar thicknesses and features a tile
pocket that hides cut tile edges. DILEX-
HK integrates with DILEX-HKW where cove
trim for inside wall corners is desired. In
addition, DILEX-HK prevents sound bridges,
making it ideal for floor/wall transitions in
sound-rated floors. Accessories for the
DILEX-HK include: inside and outside corners,
connectors, and end caps.
4.22 Schluter
®
-DILEX-HKU features a single
trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg that turns
inward, which is secured in the mortar bond
coat, and a stainless steel cove section that
forms the visible surface. The profile’s 3/8"
(10 mm) or 1-13/32" (36 mm) radius prevents
the accumulation of dirt and makes cleaning
simple. The profile separates tile fields that
meet at inside corners where limited movement
is expected. DILEX-HKU may be used with
floor coverings other than ceramic and stone
tile, provided that the coverings are fastened
or adhered (i.e., no floating floors). DILEX-HKU
prevents surface water penetration and meets
the maintenance and hygienic requirements
of commercial kitchens, bathrooms, food-
processing plants, or any tiled environment
where a sanitary cove is desired. Accessories
available for the DILEX-HKU include inside and
outside corners, connectors, and end caps.
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