MOV E ME NT J OI NTS AN D COV E -S HA PE D P R OF I L E S INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CERAMIC AND STONE TILE MAINTENANCE-FREE MOVEMENT ACCOMMODATION AND COVE TREATMENT 4.4 Schluter®-DILEX-MOP 4.8 Schluter®-DILEX-KSN 4.12 Schluter®-DILEX-HKW 4.3 Schluter®-DILEX-MP/-MPV 4.8 Schluter®-DILEX-EKSB 4.11 Schluter®-DILEX-HK 4.1 Schluter®-DILEX-EZ 6+9 4.20 Schluter®-DILEX-BT 4.22 Schluter®-DILEX-HKU 4.7 Schluter®-DILEX-BWS 4.10 Schluter®-DILEX-AS 4.21 Schluter®-DILEX-AHK/-PHK 4.6 Schluter®-DILEX-BWB 4.
MO VEMEN T J O I N T S AN D C O VE- S H AP ED PR OFILE S Movement joints are an integral part of any tile assembly. The various components of a tile assembly (tile, mortar, substrate, etc.) expand and contract according to each component’s intrinsic physical properties with changes in moisture, temperature, and loading, resulting in internal stresses. Furthermore, structures that restrain overall expansion of the tile field (walls, columns, etc.) cause stress buildup within the system.
MOVEMENT J OIN TS A N D C O V E - SH A PE D PRO FI L ES exposed to foot traffic as well as vehicular traffic and is, therefore, suited for use in warehouses, production facilities, shopping centers, airports, train stations, and parking garages, or for coverings cleaned with machines. 4.18 Schluter®-DILEX-AKWS features trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made of aluminum, which are secured in the mortar bond coat and provide edge protection for adjacent tiles.
MO VEMEN T J O I N T S AN D C O VE- S H AP ED PR OFILE S 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.
MOVEMENT J OIN TS A N D C O V E - SH A PE D PRO FI L ES forms the visible surface. The profile’s 3/8" (10 mm) radius makes DILEX-AHK/-PHK an attractive option for countertop/backsplash transitions, as it prevents the accumulation of dirt and makes cleaning simple. The profile separates tile fields that meet at inside corners where limited movement is expected.
MO VEMEN T J O I N T S AN D C O VE- S H AP ED PR OFILE S the following options: • Hacksaw with a bimetal blade and the highest teeth per inch (TPI) available. • Variable-Speed Angle Grinder set to the lowest speed using the Schluter®PROCUT-TSM cutting wheel. • Chop saw or Miter Saw with a nonferrous blade. Regardless of the cutting tool used, remove any burrs from the cut end of the profile with a file or similar before installation.
MOVEMENT J OIN TS A N D C O V E - SH A PE D PRO FI L ES 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. film from self-adhesive backing strip on DILEX-KSA. Press the perforated anchoring leg of the profile into the mortar and adjust it securely against the existing building elements. Trowel additional thin-set mortar over the perforated anchoring leg to ensure full coverage and support of the tile edges. Solidly embed the tiles and align flush with the top of the profile. A joint of approx. 1/16" - 1/8" (1.
MO VEMEN T J O I N T S AN D C O VE- S H AP ED PR OFILE S 9.1 Schluter®-DILEX-DFP H = mm - in. 3/8´´ - 10 mm Item No. 60 - 2-3/8 80 - 3-1/8 100 - 4 DFP 6/100 DFP 8/100 DFP 10/100 Length supplied: 3' 3" - 1 m =H Surface Joint Profiles Residential to Medium-Duty Commercial Applications 4.1 Schluter®-DILEX-EZ 6 4.1 Schluter®-DILEX-EZ 9 H = mm - in. 6 - 1/4 H = mm - in. 9 - 11/32 Item No. EZ color* 6 Item No. EZ color* 9 Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.
MOVEMENT J OIN TS A N D C O V E - SH A PE D PRO FI L ES Heavy-duty Commercial Applications 4.16 Schluter®-DILEX-EDP 15/32" - 12 mm =H H = mm - in. 8 - 5/16 9 - 11/32 10 - 3/8 11 - 7/16 12.5 - 1/2 14 - 17/32 16 - 5/8 18.5 - 23/32 21 - 13/16 25 - 1 30 - 1-3/16 EDP EDP EDP EDP EDP EDP EDP EDP EDP EDP EDP Item No. 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 185 210 250 300 Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.5 m 4.8 Schluter®-DILEX-KSN Item No. H= mm - in.
MO VEMEN T J O I N T S AN D C O VE- S H AP ED PR OFILE S 4.20 Schluter®-DILEX-BT 4.20 Schluter®-DILEX-BTO 1/2" - 12.5 mm Item No. H= mm - in. 1-19/32" - 40 mm 3/16" - 5 mm =H 1-3/32"- 1-3/16"28 mm 30 mm 8 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 - 5/16 - 3/8 - 1/2 - 9/16 - 11/16 - 3/4 Satin anodized aluminum (AE) AEBT AEBT AEBT AEBT AEBT AEBT Item No. 1-3/16" - 30 mm 80 100 125 150 175 200 8 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.5 m 4.20 Schluter®-DILEX-BTS 4" - 102 mm Item No.
MOVEMENT J OIN TS A N D C O V E - SH A PE D PRO FI L ES Perimeter Joint Profiles 4.10 Schluter®-DILEX-AS H = mm - in. 9 - 11/32 Accessories End cap (right) End cap (left) Inside corner 2 inside corners + 1 right end cap + 1 left end cap Item No. AS 20 BW 1-1/8" - 29 mm Color Code 11/32" 9 mm BW Bright white 3/4" - 20 mm End cap Item No. EKR/AS 20 BW EKL/AS 20 BW I/AS 20 BW EKI/AS 20 BW Inside Corner Note: Suitable for tiles 3/16" to 3/8" (4 - 10 mm) thick. 4.9 Schluter®-DILEX-BWA H = mm - in. 4.
MO VEMEN T J O I N T S AN D C O VE- S H AP ED PR OFILE S Cove-shaped Profiles 4.13 Schluter®-DILEX-EKE *Color Codes Item No. EKE EKE EKE EKE EKE U U U U U 8/O 7 9/O 8 11/O 10 13/O 12 15/O 14 color* color* color* color* color* BW SP HB PG G GS Bright white Classic grey Sand pebble Grey Light beige Black To complete the item number, add the color code (e.g., EKE U8/O7 BW). Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.
MOVEMENT J OIN TS A N D C O V E - SH A PE D PRO FI L ES 4.11 Schluter®-DILEX-HK Item No. Accessories Outside corner Inside corner (2-way) Inside corner (3-way) Connector End cap (left) End cap (right) HK U 12/O 9 color* Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.5 m U: O: =O 1/2" = 12 mm 11/32" = 9 mm r = 11/16" 18 mm Item No.
MO VEMEN T J O I N T S AN D C O VE- S H AP ED PR OFILE S 4.21 Schluter®-DILEX-AHK Item No. H= mm - in. =H r = 3/8" 10 mm =H 8 10 12.
MOVEMENT J OIN TS A N D C O V E - SH A PE D PRO FI L ES 4.22 Schluter®-DILEX-AHKA Item No. H= mm - in. =H r = 3/8" 10 mm 8 10 12.
MO VEMEN T J O I N T S AN D C O VE- S H AP ED PR OFILE S 4.15 Schluter®-DILEX-EHK Outside Corner Inside Corner (2-way) Inside Corner (3-way) Connector Item No. =O r = 23/32" 18.5 mm =U Stainless steel 304 (1.4301 - V2A) Stainless steel 316 L (1.4404 - V4A) (E) (EV4A) Brushed stainless steel 304 (1.
MOVEMENT J OIN TS A N D C O V E - SH A PE D PRO FI L ES 4.15 Schluter®-DILEX-HKS Item No. Accessories Outside corner, 90° Inside corner, 90° (2-way) Inside corner, 90° (3-way) Outside corner, 135° Inside corner, 135° Connector End cap Stainless steel 304 (1.4301 - V2A) (E) =O r = 23/32" 18.
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Schluter®-Systems Movement Joints and Cove-shaped Profiles 5-Year Limited Warranty COVERAGE AND CONDITIONS: Subject to the conditions and limitations as stated hereinafter, Schluter-Systems* warrants that Schluter®-Systems Movement Joints and Cove-Shaped Profiles (the “Products”)** will be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase and only when the Products are used and installed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Schluter®-Systems Movement Join
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