Use and Care Manual

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WALL AND COUNTERTOP PROFILES
washrooms, and food-processing plants) and where
aesthetic appeal is desired. ECK-E/-K can be
combined with the cove-shaped stainless steel
profiles Schluter
®
-DILEX-EHK (for inside wall corners
and floor/wall transitions) and Schluter
®
-DILEX-HKS
(for floor/wall transitions).
2.7 Schluter
®
-ECK-KI/-ECK-KHK are stainless
steel profiles that are subsequently bonded to the
inside corners of existing tile or other wall coverings
to produce a clean, decorative finish. As such, the
profiles can be installed as a repair so that existing
damaged corners do not have to be replaced.
ECK-KHK provides a 5/16" (8 mm) radius to prevent
the accumulation of dirt and make cleaning simple.
Thus, the profile is especially suited for commercial
kitchens, bathrooms, food processing plants or any
environment where a sanitary corner is desired.
Note: Matching inside and outside corners and
connectors are available for ECK-KHK.
Border Profiles
2.5 Schluter
®
-RONDEC-DB, an anodized
aluminum, decorative profile for wall and skirting
edges, protects the surface covering from
mechanical or impact stresses. The profile features
a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg that is secured
in the mortar bond coat beneath the tile and a
pronounced visible surface that establishes a clean
line along tile edges and allows for decorative design.
RONDEC-DB can also be used as a finishing profile
within wall surfaces; for example, where other
covering materials such as plaster, wallpaper, or tiles
are to be joined.
2.11 Schluter
®
-QUADEC-FS is a double-rail
feature strip profile for producing accents in tile fields
on walls, chair rails, and various other decorative
applications. The profile is available in anodized
aluminum and features a 2" (51 mm)-wide recessed
section with dovetailed grooves to which field or
accent tile up to 5/16" (8 mm)-thick is bonded. The
top and bottom edges of the profile are square and
designed to integrate with the QUADEC profile.
QUADEC-FS is anchored in the mortar bond coat
between tile courses via its cross-sectional shape
and can be used with thicker tiles by building up the
setting material behind the profile. The profile may
also be attached to the substrate with fasteners
Schluter
®
-DIADEC-K is a variant of the profile
without an anchoring leg. It features an open
cavity that is filled with thin-set mortar to secure
the profile in the assembly. DIADEC-K is installed
in wall applications (e.g., wainscotings and bases)
with coverings at least 1/4" (6 mm) thick. The profile
is particularly suited for finishing edges in retrofit
applications, such as tile installation over existing
wall tiles.
Note: The outside corner can be used with any size
of the DIADEC profile.
2.12 Schluter
®
-INDEC is an anodized aluminum
finishing and edge-protection profile for outside
corners of tiled surfaces. It features a trapezoid-
perforated anchoring leg that is secured in the
mortar bond coat beneath the tile, and the visible
surface forms a recessed decorative channel.
INDEC can be used as a transition or stop profile to
a door or window frame. Matching outside corners
are available.
16.2 Schluter
®
-DESIGNBASE-SL is a finishing
profile used as an alternative to baseboards. The
profile is available in anodized aluminum, color
coated aluminum and stainless steel. It features a
clean, finished look and is simply attached to the
wall with a suitable adhesive. The profile can be
equipped with an optional sealing lip to help protect
the floor-to-wall transition from moisture and to
reduce the transmission of impact sound. Note:
Inside and outside corners, connectors and end
caps are available.
2.6/2.7 Schluter
®
-ECK-E/-K are stainless steel
edging profiles for 90° or 135° outside corners
of tiled walls that offer excellent edge protection
against mechanical stresses; for example, in
industrial kitchens and hospitals. In addition, the
profiles produce a radiused edge along the outside
wall corner for a clean, decorative finish. ECK-E
features trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs that
are secured in the mortar bond coat beneath the
tile, while ECK-K is subsequently bonded to the
outside corners of existing installations. As such,
ECK-K can be installed as a repair so that existing
damaged corners do not have to be replaced.
ECK-E/-K are especially suitable for areas where
strict hygienic requirements must be met (e.g.,
hospitals, industrial kitchens, clean rooms,
(e.g., where the profile is not surrounded by field tile).
Note: Matching inside corners/outside corners/end
caps are available.
2.2 Schluter
®
-DESIGNLINE is a border profile
for producing decorative designs in interior wall
coverings. The profile is available in stainless steel,
stainless steel with structured finish, chrome-plated
solid brass, and anodized aluminum and is designed
to coordinate with RONDEC and QUADEC profiles
for outside wall corners. DESIGNLINE has a
1" (25 mm)-wide surface area and a thickness of
1/4" (6 mm). It is anchored in the mortar bond coat
between tile courses via its cross-sectional shape
and can be used with thicker tiles by building up the
setting material behind the profile.
Countertop Profiles
2.11 Schluter
®
-SCHIENE-STEP is a finishing
and edging profile for ceramic tile and natural
stone installations on countertops, stairs, and tile
over tile applications on walls. The profile features
a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg, which is
secured in the mortar bond coat beneath the tile.
The top of the profile features a vertical wall section
that finishes and protects the tile from damage, while
the vertical leg covers the edge of the sub-assembly,
top of the riser, or existing wall tile edge.
SCHIENE-STEP is available in anodized aluminum
and brushed stainless steel versions, which have
different shapes and intended uses. The stainless
steel version is available in three vertical leg lengths:
1-1/2" (39 mm) for countertops, 1-3/16" (30 mm)
for stairs, and 7/16" (11 mm) for tile over tile
applications. Matching inside and outside corners
and connectors are available, depending on the
vertical leg length. The anodized aluminum version
is intended for residential stair applications (stairs
not exposed to heavy traffic). It is available in two
vertical leg lengths, 1-3/16" (30 mm) and 1-1/2" (39
mm), to cover the edge of the sub-assembly. The
integrated joint spacer establishes a defined joint
cavity between the tile and the profile. Accessories
are not available for the anodized aluminum version.
2.8 Schluter
®
-RONDEC-STEP is a finishing and
edging profile for ceramic tile and dimension stone
installations on countertops and stairs. The profile
features a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg, which
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