Use and Care Guide

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MOVEMENT JOINTS AND COVE-SHAPED PROFILES
BWA and KSA
1. Select profile according to tile thick-ness
and format.
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
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.
4. 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.
Prior to application, any contact-inhibiting
substances (e.g. grease, etc.) must be
removed. The connectors should overlap
the profiles by a least 3/8" (10 mm).
Notes:
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.
DILEX-EHK/HKS/HKU accessories are
applied using a permanently elastic,
waterproof adhesive (e.g. KERDI-FIX or
silicone).
5. Trowel additional thin-set mortar where the
tiles are to be installed.
6. 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) between the tile
and the profile.
7. 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 profiles periodically using neutral cleaning
agents. Avoid the use of strong acids (e.g.
hydrochloric or hydrofluoric) and base/alkaline
cleaners (e.g. bleach, ammonium chlorides).
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents and
tools. Even stainless steel requires periodic
cleaning which will maintain a neat appearance
and reduce the risk of corrosion. 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.
The thermoplastic rubber inserts in DILEX-
KSN/-KSA/-HKS are replaceable, with the
exception of -EKSB.