Use and Care Manual

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WALL AND COUNTERTOP PROFILES
the floor-to-wall transition from moisture and to
reduce the transmission of impact sound. Note:
Inside and outside corners, connectors and end
caps are available.
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
DECO-SGC is available in anodized aluminum,
and features a trapezoid perforated anchoring
leg that is secured in the bond coat beneath
the tile.
2.17 Schluter
®
-FINEC is a finishing and edge
protection profile for the outside corners of tile
coverings or mosaics. It features a trapezoid-
perforated anchoring leg that is secured in the
mortar bond coat beneath the tile and provides
a slim, elegant corner. The profile is available in
stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and textured
color-coated aluminum. FINEC, in stainless steel,
is particularly resistant to wear when used as edge
protection. It may also be used as a stair nosing
profile.
Schluter
®
-FINEC-SQ is a finishing and edge
protection profile for outside corners of tile
coverings and mosaics. It features a symmetrical
3/16" profile reveal that combines the slim look
of FINEC with the square shape of QUADEC
and a perforated anchoring leg that is secured
in mortar bond coat beneath the tile. The profile
is available in anodized aluminum, color-coated
aluminum, and textured color-coated aluminum.
Note: FINEC-SQ can be combined with
QUADEC corner pieces.
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, color
coated aluminum and stainless steel. 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
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.
ECK-E ECK-K
ECK-KI
ECK-KHK
11.5 mm -
15/32"
= H
ED 90°
135°135°
2 mm - 3/32" 3.5 mm - 1/8"