Installation Guide

MOVEMENT JOINTS AND COVE-SHAPED PROFILES
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3. For the next row of tiles, apply thin-set
mortar to the side wall of the DILEX-EZ
profile already in place; then press the
tiles against the profile so that they are
flush with the profile surface.
4. DILEX-EZ may be installed with or
without a small joint to the adjacent tile.
BWS, BWB, EDP, KSN, and AKWS
1. Select profile according to tile
thickness.
2. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-set
mortar over the area where the profile
is to be placed. The profile must align
directly with movement joints in the
substrate below.
3. Press the perforated anchoring legs of
the profile into the mortar and align.
4. Trowel additional thin-set mortar
over the perforated anchoring legs to
ensure full coverage and support of
the tile edges.
5. Solidly embed the tiles so that the
tiled surface is flush with the top of the
profile; the profile should not be higher
than the tiled surface, but rather up to
approx. 1/32" (1 mm) lower.
6. A joint of approximately 1/16" - 1/8"
(1.5 - 3 mm) should be left between the
tile and the profile.
7. Fill the joint completely with grout or
setting material.
Expansion Joint Profiles
BT
1. Select profile according to tile
thickness.
2. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-set
mortar over the area where the profile
is to be placed. The profile must align
directly with movement joints in the
substrate below.
3. Press the perforated anchoring legs of
the profile into the mortar and align.
4. Trowel additional thin-set mortar over
the perforated anchoring legs to ensure
full coverage and support of the tile
edges.
5. Solidly embed the tiles so that the
tiled surface is flush with the top of the
profile; the profile should not be higher
than the tiled surface, but rather up to
approx. 1/32" (1 mm) lower.
6. For DILEX-BT, the tile is set to the
integrated joint spacer, which ensures a
uniform joint of 1/16" - 1/8" (1.5 - 3 mm).
7. Fill the joint completely with grout or
setting material; remove the protective
foil from DILEX-BT.
8. The installation of the profile on wall and
ceiling surfaces is essentially equivalent
to floor applications.
9. DILEX-BTS can be inserted into existing
joint spaces. The joints must be at least
1-3/4" (44 mm) wide and 3/8" (10 mm)
deep. The lateral anchoring legs are
adhered to the existing covering with a
suitable adhesive (e.g., epoxy resin) or
mechanically fastened to the covering
with the appropriate screws.
Perimeter Joint Profiles
AS
1. Thoroughly clean the contact area on
adjoining fixtures where DILEX-AS will
be positioned.
2. Using a notched trowel, apply the
thin-set mortar over the area where the
trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg will
be placed.
3. Remove the paper from the self-
adhesive tape. Apply Schluter
®
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KERDI-FIX or silicone sealant parallel
and adjacent to self-adhesive tape.
Press the profile with self-adhesive
tape against the fixture in such a way
that the perforated anchoring leg
can also be pressed into the applied
thin-set mortar.
4. Install inside corners and end caps with
KERDI-FIX or silicone prior to setting
tiles.
5. Trowel additional thin-set mortar over
the perforated anchoring leg to ensure
full coverage.
6. A joint of approx. 1/16" - 1/8" (1.5 -
3 mm) should be left between the tile
and the profile.
7. Fill the joint completely with grout or
setting material.
BWA and KSA
1. Select profile according to tile thick-
ness.
2. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-set
mortar over the area where the profile
is to be placed.
3. If necessary, fill the dovetailed channel
of DILEX-BWA with KERDI-FIX, epoxy
resin, silicone, or similar to adhere the
profile to the existing structure. Remove
film from self-adhesive backing strip on
DILEX-KSA.
4. Press the perforated anchoring leg
of the profile into the mortar and
adjust it securely against the existing
building elements.
5. Trowel additional thin-set mortar over the
perforated anchoring leg to ensure full
coverage and support of the tile edges.
6. Solidly embed the tiles and align flush
with the top of the profile.
7. A joint of approx. 1/16" - 1/8" (1.5 -
3 mm) should be left between the tile
and the profile.
8. Fill the joint completely with grout or
setting material.
Cove-shaped Profiles
EKE, HKW, HK, HKU, PHK, AHK, AHKA,
EHK, and HKS
1. Select profile according to tile
thickness.
Note: For DILEX-HK and DILEX-EKE,
profile height, “U”, must allow insertion
of the tile into the tile pocket; for
example, select “U 12” for a tile thick-
ness between approx. 3/8" (10 mm)
and 7/16" (11 mm). DILEX-HKU with
3/8" (10 mm) radius may be used with
1/4" (6 mm) and thicker tiles. DILEX-
HKU with 1-13/32" (36 mm) radius may
be used with 5/16" (8 mm) and thicker
tiles.
2. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-
set mortar over the area where the
trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs will
be placed.
Note: If necessary, fill the dovetailed
channel of DILEX-AHKA with KERDI-
FIX, epoxy resin, silicone, thin-set
mortar or similar to adhere the profile to
the existing floor surface.
Note: When using thicker tiles with
DILEX-HKU, apply additional mortar
behind the anchoring leg.
3. Press the perforated anchoring leg(s) of
the profile into the mortar.
Note: Install inside and outside corners,
connectors, and end caps prior to setting
tile. The use of thin-set mortar or similar
may be required to achieve a proper
fit. DILEX-EHK/-HKS/-HKU accessories
are applied 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).
4. Trowel additional thin-set mortar where
the tiles are to be installed.
5. Solidly embed the tiles, ensuring full
coverage and support of the tile edges,
and align flush with the top of the
profile, leaving a joint of approximately
1/16" – 1/8" (1.5 - 3 mm) between the
tile and the profile.
Note: For DILEX- HK and DILEX- EKE,
insert floor tile into the tile pocket. For
DILEX- AHK, set tile to the integrated
joint spacer, which ensures a uniform
joint of 1/16" – 1/8" (1.5 – 3 mm).
6. Fill the joints completely with grout or
setting material.
Maintenance
DILEX profiles require no special
maintenance or care and are resistant to
mold and fungi. Clean profile using com-
mon household cleaning agents.
Stainless steel surfaces exposed to the
environment or aggressive substances
should be cleaned periodically using a