Use and Care Manual

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WALL AND COUNTERTOP PROFILES
Ceramic and stone tiles are durable,
hygienic, heat resistant, and easy to maintain,
representing the ideal surface covering for
walls and countertops. However, lack of trim
pieces such as bullnose or quarter round in
many tile lines can limit designers’ options.
Schluter
®
-Systems offers various finishing
and edge-protection profiles for walls and
countertops that offer increased design
flexibility because they can be integrated
with any field tile to create a beautiful, durable
installation.
Application and Function
Wall Profiles
2.3 Schluter
®
-JOLLY is a finishing and edge-
protection profile for the outside corners of tiled
surfaces. It features a trapezoid-perforated
anchoring leg that is secured in the mortar bond
coat beneath the tile, and an 87° sloped vertical
wall section that provides a decorative finish and
protects adjacent tiles. The profile is available in
chrome-plated solid brass, color-coated aluminum,
textured color-coated aluminum, anodized
aluminum, and PVC. Schluter
®
-SCHIENE features
the same design as JOLLY and is also available in
solid brass, aluminum, and stainless steel. Please
see the Schluter
®
-Systems Illustrated Price List
for more details. The range of available sizes and
finishes permits the matching of JOLLY to a wide
variety of tile and grout colors and allows many
design opportunities through the use of contrasting
colors. Other applications include transitions for
dado coverings such as carpet, natural stone,
or cold-cured resin coatings. The integrated joint
spacer establishes a defined joint cavity between the
tile and the profile.
2.10 Schluter
®
-QUADEC is a finishing and
edge-protection profile for the outside corners of
tiled surfaces. It features a trapezoid-perforated
anchoring leg that is secured in the mortar bond
coat beneath the tile and a reveal that forms a
square outer corner along the surface edge.
The profile is available in stainless steel, stainless
steel with structured finish, anodized aluminum,
color-coated aluminum, textured color-coated
aluminum, and PVC. QUADEC allows for modern
decorative design and interesting contrasts. The
profile can be combined with the QUADEC-FS
feature strip profile and the DESIGNLINE border
profile for further design options. In addition to its
decorative effect, the profile protects tile edges
against damage caused by mechanical stresses.
QUADEC, in stainless steel, is particularly resistant
to wear when used as edge protection. It may also
be used as a stair nosing or floor transition profile. In
addition, QUADEC is suitable for transitions, corners,
or dado coverings with other covering materials; for
example, carpet, parquet, natural stone tiles, or
poured epoxy coverings. The integrated joint spacer
forms a defined joint cavity with the tile.
Schluter
®
-QUADEC-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. Alternatively, the
profile may be installed with an adhesive such as
Schluter
®
-KERDI-FIX. QUADEC-K is installed in wall
applications (e.g., wainscotings and bases) with
coverings up to 1/2" (12.5 mm) thick. The profile
is particularly suited for finishing edges in retrofit
applications, such as thin porcelain panel installation
over existing wall tiles. QUADEC-K is available in
anodized aluminum.
Note: QUADEC in stainless steel does not feature
the integrated joint spacer. Matching inside/outside
corners and connectors are available.
2.1 Schluter
®
-RONDEC is a finishing and
edge-protection profile for the outside corners of
tiled surfaces. It features a trapezoid-perforated
anchoring leg that is secured in the mortar bond
coat beneath the tile and a reveal that forms
a symmetrically rounded outer corner with 1/4"
(6 mm) radius along the surface edge. The
profile is available in stainless steel, solid brass,
chrome-plated solid brass, anodized aluminum,
color-coated aluminum, textured color-coated
aluminum and PVC. RONDEC’s wide range of
materials, colors, and surface finishes allows for color
coordination with tile and grout and the creation of
interesting accents in decorative designs. In addition
to its decorative effect, the profile protects tile edges
against damage caused by mechanical stresses.
RONDEC, in stainless steel, is particularly resistant
to wear when used as edge protection. It may also
be used as a stair nosing or transition profile. In
addition, RONDEC is suitable for transitions, corners,
or dado coverings with other covering materials;
for example, carpet, parquetry, natural stone tiles,
or cold-cured resin coatings. The integrated joint
spacer forms a defined joint cavity with the tile.
Note: RONDEC, in stainless steel and solid brass,
do not feature the integrated joint spacer. Matching
inside and outside corners, including sink corners,
and connectors are available. Matching end caps
are available for RONDEC in stainless steel.
2.14 Schluter
®
-DECO-DE is a stainless steel
finishing and edge-protection profile for 135°
outside corners for tiled surfaces. It features a
trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg that is secured in
the mortar bond coat beneath the tile and a reveal
that forms a flat surface. The profile is available in
stainless steel and brushed stainless steel. DECO-
DE allows for modern decorative design and
interesting contrasts. In addition to its decorative
effect, the profile protects tile edges against damage
caused by mechanical stresses.
1.9 Schluter
®
-DECO-SG is a decorative profile
featuring a 1/2" (12.5 mm) or 9/16" (15 mm) -wide
channel that creates a shadow gap between tile
courses or other wall covering. The profile may also
be used as a support channel for glass walls. The
1/2" (12.5 mm) wide channel accommodates glass
walls up to a thickness of 3/8" (10 mm), and the
9/16" (15 mm) wide channel accommodates glass
walls up to a thickness of 1/2" (12.5 mm). DECO-
SG is available in anodized aluminum and stainless
steel, and features a trapezoid-perforated anchoring
leg that is secured in the bond coat beneath the tile.
2.17 Schluter
®
-FINEC is a finishing and edge
protection profile for the outside corners of tile
coverings or mosaics. It features a trapezoid-
perforated anchoring leg that is secured in the
mortar bond coat beneath the tile and provides
a slim, elegant corner. The profile is available in
stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and textured
color-coated aluminum. FINEC, in stainless steel,
is particularly resistant to wear when used as edge
protection. It may also be used as a stair nosing
profile.
2.13 Schluter
®
-DIADEC is an anodized aluminum
finishing and edge-protection profile for tiled edges
and outside corners of tiled surfaces. It features a
trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg that is secured in
the mortar bond coat beneath the tile and a reveal
that forms a 45° beveled edge. DIADEC features
integrated joint spacers that establish defined joint
cavities between the tile and the profile.
135°
= H
= H
135°135°
2 mm - 3/32" 3.5 mm - 1/8"
EV 90°
45° 45°