Installation Guide

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.
4.21 Schluter
®
-DILEX-AHK/-PHK
features a single trapezoid-perforated
anchoring leg, which is secured in the
mortar bond coat and a cove section that
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. DILEX-AHK/-PHK 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-AHK is available in anodized
aluminum and Tuscan color-coated
aluminum, while DILEX-PHK is made of
rigid PVC with a pre-colored, rigid PVC
cove section. Accessories for DILEX-AHK/-
PHK include: inside and outside corners,
connectors, and end caps. Outside corners
to integrate with Schluter
®
-QUADEC are
available for DILEX-AHK only.
MOVEMENT JOINTS AND COVE-SHAPED PROFILES
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AHK PHK