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. Pressez l’ailette d’ancrage perforée du profilé dans le ciment-colle et alignez le profilé.

4. Ajoutez du ciment-colle additionnel sur l’ailette d’ancrage perforée et assurez-vous que celle-ci est complètement recouverte afin de bien soutenir les rebords des carreaux.

5. Enfoncez solidement les carreaux de façon à ce que leurs surfaces arrivent à égalité avec le dessus du profilé; le profilé ne doit pas dépasser la surface des carreaux, mais peut se situer jusqu’à approximativement 1/32" (1 mm) plus bas.

6. Installez les carreaux jusqu’à l’espaceur intégré, qui assure un joint uniforme de 1/16" à 1/8" (de 1.5 à 3 mm). Avec les profilés en acier inoxydable, il faut laisser un espace d’environ 1/16" à 1/8" (1.5 à 3 mm) pour le coulis.

7. Remplissez complètement l'espace avec du coulis.

8. Utilisez des matériaux et des outils qui n’égratigneront ni n’endommageront pas les surfaces délicates. Nettoyez immédiatement tout excédent de mortier et de coulis, surtout sur l’aluminium.

Remarque: les coins et capuchons sont posés à l’aide de ciment-colle. Remplissez de ciment-colle les extrémités du profilé avant d’insérer les accessoires. Les raccords s’insèrent en ajustement serré. Insérez jusqu’à environ la moitié de sa longueur le raccord dans le profilé, puis raccordez le profilé adjacent.