Installation Guide
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. The profile
separates individual fields in the tile covering
and accommodates movement via the 1/4"
(6 mm)-wide, soft PVC movement zone,
which also forms the visible surface. The soft
PVC movement zone is connected to the
anchoring legs with rigid PVC grip bars and
is not replaceable. DILEX-AKWS is suitable
for both residential use and medium-duty
commercial applications, such as areas
subject to moderate mechanical stresses,
including light vehicular traffic. In addition,
DILEX-AKWS prevents sound bridges,
making it ideal for use in sound-rated floors.
Heavy-duty
Commercial Applications
4.16 Schluter
®
-DILEX-EDP features
trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made
of stainless steel, which are secured in
the mortar bond coat and provide edge
protection for adjacent tiles. The profile
separates individual fields in the tile covering
and accommodates horizontal movement
via the stainless steel tongue-and-groove
connection, which also forms the visible
surface. Because the profile is designed
to absorb horizontal movement only,
appropriate measures must be taken to
prevent the screed from moving vertically.
In its base position, the visible width
of the DILEX-EDP profile is 15/32"
(12 mm). The profile is particularly suited
for tile surfaces subject to heavy use.
DILEX-EDP offers secure edge protection for
surfaces exposed to continuous vehicular
traffic and is, therefore, suited for use in
production plants, warehouses, shopping
centers, and underground parking garages,
or for floor surfaces maintained with
cleaning machines.
4.8 Schluter
®
-DILEX-KSN features
trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made
of stainless steel or aluminum, which are
secured in the mortar bond coat and
provide edge protection for adjacent tiles.
The profile separates individual fields
in the tile covering and accommodates
movement via the 7/16" (11 mm)-wide,
soft thermoplastic rubber movement
zone, which also forms the visible surface.
The thermoplastic rubber movement
zone can be replaced if damaged.
DILEX-KSN, with stainless steel anchoring
legs, offers secure edge protection
for surfaces exposed to heavy-duty
commercial traffic (e.g., warehouses,
production facilities, or shopping malls).
Schluter
®
-DILEX-EKSB, featuring
stainless steel anchoring legs, is available in
3/32" (2.5 mm), 3/16" (4.5 mm), and 1/4"
(6 mm) heights to accommodate thinner
floor coverings (e.g., VCT flooring or
coatings). DILEX-EKSB is appropriate for
residential to medium-duty commercial
applications. Note: The thermoplastic
rubber movement zone for DILEX-EKSB is
not replaceable.
Expansion Joint Profiles
4.20 Schluter
®
-DILEX-BT features
trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made
of anodized aluminum, which are secured
in the mortar bond coat and provide
edge protection for adjacent tiles against
mechanical stresses. The anchoring legs
can also be integrated into the mortar
bed for other covering materials, such as
carpeting or VCT. Therefore, the profile
can move together with the respective
covering assembly. The 1-3/16" (30 mm)-
wide telescopic center section absorbs
movements of ±7/32" (5 mm). The lateral
pivot joints allow for the absorption of
three-dimensional movement. DILEX-BT
offers secure edge protection for surfaces
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. One variation of
the profile, Schluter
®
-DILEX-BT/O, can
be used to create expansion joints at
floor/wall transitions. A second variation,
Schluter
®
-DILEX-BTS, is added to
completed surface coverings.
Perimeter Joint Profiles
Perimeter joints are provided at restraining
elements to accommodate movements
attributable to changes in moisture,
temperature, and loading. DILEX perimeter
movement joints are specifically designed
to provide the flexible connection of tiled
surfaces to fixed building elements (e.g.,
bathtubs, shower trays, countertops, and
door and window frames) and prevent
sound bridges, thereby reducing sound
transmission.
4.10 Schluter
®
-DILEX-AS features a
trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg, made
of rigid PVC, which is secured in the mortar
bond coat beneath the tiles, and a flexible
joining leg with self-adhesive tape to bond
the profile to fixed building elements. The
profile isolates the tile covering from the
fixed building element and accommodates
movement via the flexible joining leg, which
also forms the visible surface. The profile
does not replace waterproofing. Required
waterproofing must be installed prior to the
installation of the profile. DILEX-AS also
prevents sound bridges, making it ideal
for transitions in sound-rated floors.
Accessories include matching end caps
and inside corners.
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.) using
Schluter
®
-KERDI-FIX, epoxy resin, silicone,
tile adhesive, etc. The profile isolates
the tile covering from the structure and
accommodates movement via the 3/16”
(5 mm)-wide soft chlorinated polyethylene
(CPE) movement zone, which also forms
MOVEMENT JOINTS AND COVE-SHAPED PROFILES
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