Installation Guide

WALL AND COUNTERTOP PROFILES
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STEP, and RONDEC-CT. Connectors are
available for QUADEC and RONDEC.
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 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
1. QUADEC-K may be used to
cover assembly edges up to 1/2"
(12.5 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.
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/or to the back of QUADEC-FS and
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
the tile. Note: QUADEC-FS may also be
attached to the substrate with fasteners.
3. Set the adjacent row of tiles. Leave a
space of approximately 1/16" – 1/8" (1.5
– 3 mm) between the profile and the tile.
4 To set tile along the face of QUADEC-
FS, 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. Note: The
recessed face accepts tile widths up to
2" (51 mm).
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: Matching inside corners/outside
corners/end caps 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.
DESIGNLINE
1. DESIGNLINE may be used with
tiles that are 1/4" (6 mm) thick
or greater.
2. Set tiles up to the area where
DESIGNLINE is to be installed as a
decorative strip. Apply a sufficient amount
of thin-set mortar to this area and/or to
the back of DESIGNLINE and press the
profile into the mortar until its surface is
flush with the tile.
3. Set the adjacent row of tiles.
4. 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 and solid brass profiles,
leave a space of approximately 1/16" -
1/8" (1.5 - 3 mm).
5. Fill joints completely with grout or setting
material.
REMA
1. Adhere an aluminum bracket to
the back of each perimeter tile with
thin-set mortar so that the magnet
extends beyond the tile’s edge.
2. Set tiles, with magnets attached, as
perimeter limits, so that four magnets
extend into the access opening.
3. To form the access panel cover,
connect the corresponding number of
panel cover tiles by attaching a tile to their
backs with thin-set mortar.
4. Using KERDI-FIX, silicone, or a similar
adhesive, adhere the counterplates to the
back of the panel cover in alignment with
the perimeter magnets.
5. After the adhesive has cured, install
the cover and seal the surrounding
joint with a color-coordinated sealing
compound. Note: If the access
opening is substantially larger than
12" x 12" (30 x 30 cm), it may be
necessary to install two additional
magnets.
Maintenance
Schluter
®
wall and countertop profiles
require no special maintenance or care
and are resistant to mold and fungi.
Clean profiles using common household
cleaning agents.
Stainless steel surfaces exposed to the
environment or aggressive substances
should be cleaned periodically using a
mild household cleaner. Regular cleaning
maintains the neat appearance of stainless
steel and reduces the risk of corrosion.
All cleaning agents must be free of hydro-
chloric and hydrofluoric acid. Stainless steel
surfaces develop a sheen when treated with
a chrome-polishing agent.
Oxidation films on solid brass or aluminum
may be removed with a common polishing
agent, but will form again.
In the case of chrome-plated brass,
anodized aluminum, color-coated
aluminum, and Tuscan color-coated
aluminum do not use abrasive cleaning
agents.