Use and Care Manual
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WALL AND COUNTERTOP PROFILES
in wall applications (e.g., wainscotings and bases)
with coverings at least 1/4" (6 mm) thick. The
profile is particularly suited for finishing edges in
retrofit applications, such as tile installation over
existing wall tiles.
Note: The outside corner can be used with any
size of the DIADEC profile.
2.12 Schluter
®
-INDEC is an anodized aluminum
finishing and edge-protection profile for outside
corners of tiled surfaces. It features a trapezoid-
perforated anchoring leg that is secured in the
mortar bond coat beneath the tile, and the visible
surface forms a recessed decorative channel.
INDEC can be used as a transition or stop profile to
a door or window frame. Matching outside corners
are available.
16.2 Schluter
®
-DESIGNBASE-SL is a finishing
profile used as an alternative to baseboards. The
profile is available in anodized aluminum and color-
coated aluminum. It features a clean, finished look
and is simply attached to the wall with a suitable
adhesive. The profile can be equipped with an
optional sealing lip to help protect the floor-to-
wall transition from moisture and to reduce the
transmission of impact sound.
2.6/2.7 Schluter
®
-ECK-E/-K are stainless steel
edging profiles for 90° or 135° outside corners
of tiled walls that offer excellent edge protection
against mechanical stresses; for example, in
industrial kitchens and hospitals. In addition, the
profiles produce a radiused edge along the outside
wall corner for a clean, decorative finish. ECK-E
features trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs that
are secured in the mortar bond coat beneath the
tile, while ECK-K is subsequently bonded to the
outside corners of existing installations. As such,
ECK-K can be installed as a repair so that existing
damaged corners do not have to be replaced.
ECK-E/-K are especially suitable for areas
where strict hygienic requirements must be met
(e.g., hospitals, industrial kitchens, clean
rooms, washrooms, and food-processing
plants) and where aesthetic appeal is
desired. ECK-E/-K can be combined with
the cove-shaped stainless steel profiles
Schluter
®
-DILEX-EHK (for inside wall
corners and floor/wall transitions) and
Schluter
®
-DILEX-HKS (for floor/wall transitions).
2.7 Schluter
®
-ECK-KI/-ECK-KHK are stainless
steel profiles that are subsequently bonded
to the inside corners of existing tile or other
wall coverings to produce a clean, decorative
finish. As such, the profiles can be installed as
a repair so that existing damaged corners do
not have to be replaced. ECK-KHK provides a
5/16" (8 mm) radius to prevent the accumulation
of dirt and make cleaning simple. Thus, the profile
is especially suited for commercial kitchens,
bathrooms, food processing plants or any
environment where a sanitary corner is desired.
Note: Matching inside and outside corners and
connectors are available for ECK-KHK.
Border Profiles
2.5 Schluter
®
-RONDEC-DB, an anodized
aluminum, decorative profile for wall and
skirting edges, protects the surface covering
from mechanical or impact stresses. The profile
features a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg that
is secured in the mortar bond coat beneath the tile
and a pronounced visible surface that establishes
a clean line along tile edges and allows for
decorative design. RONDEC-DB can also be
used as a finishing profile within wall surfaces; for
example, where other covering materials such as
plaster, wallpaper, or tiles are to be joined.
2.11 Schluter
®
-QUADEC-FS is a double-rail
feature strip profile for producing accents in
tile fields on walls, chair rails, and various other
decorative applications. The profile is available
in anodized aluminum and features a 2" (51
mm)-wide recessed section with dovetailed
grooves to which field or accent tile up to 5/16"
(8 mm)-thick is bonded. The top and bottom
edges of the profile are square and designed to
integrate with the QUADEC profile. QUADEC-FS
is anchored in the mortar bond coat between tile
courses via its cross-sectional shape and can be
used with thicker tiles by building up the setting
material behind the profile. The profile may also
be attached to the substrate with fasteners (e.g.,
where the profile is not surrounded by field tile).
Note: Matching inside corners/outside corners/
end caps are available.
2.2 Schluter
®
-DESIGNLINE is a border
profile for producing decorative designs
in interior wall coverings. The profile is available in
stainless steel, stainless steel with structured finish,
chrome-plated solid brass, and anodized aluminum
and is designed to coordinate with RONDEC
and QUADEC profiles for outside wall corners.
DESIGNLINE has a 1" (25 mm)-wide surface area
and a thickness of 1/4" (6 mm). It is anchored
in the mortar bond coat between tile courses via
its cross-sectional shape and can be used with
thicker tiles by building up the setting material
behind the profile.
Countertop Profiles
2.11 Schluter
®
-SCHIENE-STEP is a finishing
and edging profile for ceramic tile and natural
stone installations on countertops, stairs, and tile
over tile applications on walls. The profile features
a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg, which is
secured in the mortar bond coat beneath the
tile. The top of the profile features a vertical wall
section that finishes and protects the tile from
damage, while the vertical leg covers the edge
of the sub-assembly, top of the riser, or existing
wall tile edge.
SCHIENE-STEP is available in anodized aluminum
and brushed stainless steel versions, which have
different shapes and intended uses. The stainless
steel version is available in three vertical leg
lengths: 1-1/2” (39 mm) for countertops, 1-3/16”
(30 mm) for stairs, and 7/16” (11 mm) for tile over
tile applications. Matching inside and outside
corners and connectors are available, depending
on the vertical leg length. The anodized aluminum
version is intended for residential stair applications
(stairs not exposed to heavy traffic). It is available
in two vertical leg lengths, 1-3/16” (30 mm) and
1-1/2” (39 mm), to cover the edge of the sub-
assembly. The integrated joint spacer establishes
a defined joint cavity between the tile and the
profile. Accessories are not available for the
anodized aluminum version.
2.8 Schluter
®
-RONDEC-STEP is a finishing and
edging profile for ceramic tile and dimension
stone installations on countertops and stairs.
The profile features a trapezoid-perforated
anchoring leg, which is secured in the mortar
bond coat beneath the tile. The top of the profile
ECK-E ECK-K
ECK-KI
ECK-KHK
ED 90°
11.5 mm -
15/32"
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