Schluter®-DILEX-EHK

Cove-shaped profile for inside wall corners and floor/wall transitions

Schluter®-DILEX-EHK is a stainless steel, cove-shaped profile for inside wall corners, countertop/backsplash transitions, and floor/wall transitions in applications where limited movement is expected.
  • Eliminates the need for caulking
  • Features a 23/32"(18.5 mm)-wide radius to prevent water penetration and dirt accumulation, making cleaning simple
  • Ideal for tiled environments with high sanitary requirements, such as commercial kitchens, bathrooms, and food processing plants
  • Designed for applications where limited movement in expected
  • 90° and 135° inside and outside corners, connectors, and end caps available
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Schluter®-DILEX-EHK features trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made of stainless steel, which are secured in the mortar bond coat, and a stainless steel cove section that forms the visible surface. The profile’s 23/32" (18.5 mm) radius prevents the accumulation of dirt and makes cleaning simple. The profile separates tile fields that meet at inside corners where limited movement is expected.

DILEX-EHK requires no special maintenance or care and are resistant to mold and fungi. Clean profile using common household cleaning agents. Stainless steel surfaces exposed to the environment or aggressive substances should be cleaned periodically using a mild household cleaner. Regular cleaning maintains the neat appearance of stainless steel and reduces the risk of corrosion. All cleaning agents must be free of hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and chlorides. Stainless steel surfaces develop a sheen when treated with a chrome-polishing agent.

1. Select profile according to tile thickness and format.

2. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-set mortar over the area where the trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs will be placed.

3. Press the perforated anchoring leg(s) of the profile into the mortar.

Note: Install inside and outside corners, connectors, and end caps prior to setting tile. DILEX-EHK accessories are applied using a permanently elastic, waterproof adhesive (e.g., KERDI-FIX or silicone). Prior to application, any contact-inhibiting substances (e.g., grease, etc.) must be removed. The connectors should overlap the profiles by at least 3/8" (10 mm).

4. Trowel additional thin-set mortar where the tiles are to be installed.

5. 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.

6. Fill the joints completely with grout or setting material.

Data sheets

Movement Joints Data Sheet
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Articles

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Product Table

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Brochures and Pamphlets

Profiles Usage Sheet
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Commercial Product Overview
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Profile Brochure
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Profile Finishes and Colors
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Warranties

Movement Joints and Cove-Shaped Profiles Warranty
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Q:

How do I cut profiles?

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Schluter™ profiles are available in a variety of different materials , so methods for cutting vary. Below are best practices for cutting according...

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The tile I’ve chosen for my floor doesn’t have a matching cove base available. I’d rather not select another tile. Do you have any solutions?

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Yes. Schluter-Systems offers various profiles that allow the user to produce a finished tile base with a cove...

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CAD drawings

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DWG
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Spec. Guides

Product Spec Guide 2019
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How to install a cove-shaped profile: Schluter®-DILEX-EHK profile

How to install a cove-shaped profile: Schluter®-DILEX-EHK profile

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Introduction to Schluter® Profiles

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Tips on How to Choose Your Profile Size in Relation to Your Tile

Tips on How to Choose Your Profile Size in Relation to Your Tile

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