Use and Care Manual

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4.4 Schluter

-DILEX-MOP

H = mm - in. Item No.

35 - 1-3/8 MOP 35 G

50 - 2 MOP 50 G

65 - 2-5/8 MOP 65 G

MOVEMENT JOINTS AND COVE-SHAPED PROFILES

Mortar Bed Joint Profiles

Brick

red

Black

Light

beige

Grey

*Color Codes

To complete the item number,

add the color code (e.g., MP 35 G).

Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.5 m

MOP

= H

5/16" - 8 mm

= H

5/16" - 8 mm

MPV

= H

Product Item Numbers

Note: Available in grey only

4.3 Schluter

-DILEX-MP

H = mm - in. Item No.

35 - 1-3/8 MP 35 color*

Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.5 m

4.3 Schluter

-DILEX-MPV

H = mm - in. Item No.

15 - 9/16 MPV 15

25 - 1 MPV 25

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

and format.

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: Internal connectors for DILEX-

HKU are inserted prior to profile

installation. Leave approximately a 1/2"

(12.5 mm) space between the adjacent

profiles. This space will be covered by

the surface-applied connectors. 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 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 hydrochloric

acid, hydrofluoric acid, and chlorides.

Stainless steel surfaces develop a sheen

when treated with a chrome-polishing agent.

Oxidation films on exposed solid brass

or aluminum can be removed by using

a conventional polishing agent, but will

form again.

In the case of anodized aluminum and

textured color-coated aluminum do not

use abrasive cleaning agents.

The thermoplastic rubber inserts in

DILEX-KSN/-KSA/-HKS are replaceable,

with the exception of -EKSB.