Schluter^®-QUADEC

Schluter®-QUADEC is a finishing and edge-protection profile for the outside corners of tiled surfaces. It features a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg that is secured in the mortar bond coat beneath the tile and a reveal that forms a square outer corner along the surface edge.

The profile is available in stainless steel, stainless steel with structured finish, anodized aluminum and textured color-coated aluminum. QUADEC allows for modern decorative design and interesting contrasts. The profile can be combined with the QUADEC-FS feature strip profile and the DESIGNLINE border profile for further design options. In addition to its decorative effect, the profile protects tile edges against damage caused by mechanical stresses.

QUADEC, in stainless steel, is particularly resistant to wear when used as edge protection. It may also be used as a stair nosing or floor transition profile. In addition, QUADEC is suitable for transitions, corners, or dado coverings with other covering materials; for example, carpet, parquetry, natural stone tiles, or poured epoxy coverings. The integrated joint spacer forms a defined joint cavity with the tile.

Note: QUADEC in stainless steel does not feature the integrated joint spacer. Matching inside/outside corners and connectors are available.

The Schluter®-QUADEC profile requires no special maintenance or care and is resistant to mold and fungi. Clean profiles periodically using neutral cleaning agents. Stainless steel surfaces exposed to the environment or aggressive substances should be cleaned periodically using a neutral cleaner.Regular cleaning maintains the neat appearance of stainless steel and reduces the risk of corrosion. Avoid the use of strong acids (e.g. hydrochloric or hydrofluoric) and base/alkaline cleaners (e.g. bleach, ammonia, chlorides). Do not use abrasive cleaning agents and tools. Stainless steel surfaces develop a sheen when treated with a chrome-polishing agent.Oxidation films on aluminum may be removed with a common polishing agent but will form again. In the case of anodized aluminum and color-coated aluminum, do not use abrasive cleaning agents.

1. Select the profile according to tile thickness and format.

2. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-set mortar to the area where the profile is to be placed. If the QUADEC profile is to be used as edging for an outside wall corner, finish tiling one wall first; then trowel thin-set mortar over the corner area of the second wall.

3. Presione el lado de anclaje perforado del perfil en el mortero y alinéelo.

4. Aplique con llana más mortero de capa delgada sobre la pata de anclaje perforada para garantizar una cobertura total y soporte de los bordes de las losas.

5.Incrustar sólidamente las baldosas de modo que la superficie embaldosada quede al ras con la parte superior del perfil; el perfil no debe sobrepasar la superficie del azulejo, sino hasta aprox. 1/32" (1 mm) más bajo.

6.Coloque la loseta en el espaciador de juntas integrado, lo que garantiza una junta uniforme de 1/16" - 1/8" (1,5 - 3 mm). Con los perfiles de acero inoxidable, deje un espacio de aproximadamente 1/16" - 1/8" (1,5 - 3 mm).

7. Llene la junta completamente con lechada o material de fraguado.

8- Trabaje con materiales y herramientas que no rayen ni dañen superficies delicadas. Los materiales de fraguado deben quitarse inmediatamente, especialmente del aluminio.

Nota: hay disponibles esquinas y conectores a juego. Las esquinas se fijan en su lugar con mortero de capa fina. Rellene los extremos del perfil con mortero de capa fina antes de insertar los accesorios. Los conectores se fijan mediante fricción. Inserte el conector en el perfil aproximadamente a la mitad de la longitud de la pieza del conector y conecte el perfil adyacente.