Use and Care Guide

WALL AND COUNTERTOP PROFILES
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open cavity that is filled with thin-set mortar to
secure the profile in the assembly. DIADEC-K is
installed 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.
ECK-E ECK-K
ECK-KI ECK-KHK
ED 90°
11.5 mm -
15/32"
= H