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.

Le profilé est disponible en acier inoxydable, en acier inoxydable au fini structuré, en aluminium anodisé et en aluminium texturé coloré. QUADEC procure un look moderne et offre des contrastes intéressants. Le profilé s’agence avec le profilé en bande QUADEC-FS et le profilé de bordure DESIGNLINE afin de multiplier les options de design. En plus de présenter un aspect décoratif, QUADEC protège le rebord des carreaux des contraintes mécaniques.

Le profilé QUADEC en acier inoxydable est très résistant à l’usure lorsque employé comme profilé de protection des rebords. Il peut aussi être utilisé comme nez de marche dans les escaliers ou comme profilé de transition entre deux revêtements de plancher. De plus, QUADEC s’emploie pour créer des transitions, des coins ou des cimaises avec d’autres matériaux tels que du tapis, du parquet, de la pierre naturelle ou des revêtements de résine d’époxy. Le profilé possède un espaceur de coulis intégré qui permettra de laisser un espace uniforme entre le carreau et le profilé.

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. Press the perforated anchoring leg of the profile into the mortar and align.

4. Trowel additional thin-set mortar over the perforated anchoring leg to ensure full coverage and support of the tile edges.

5. Solidly embed the tiles so that the tiled surface is flush with the top of the profile; the profile should not be higher than the tiled surface, but rather up to approx. 1/32" (1 mm) lower.

6. Set the tile to the integrated joint spacer, which ensures a uniform joint of 1/16" - 1/8" (1.5 - 3 mm). With the stainless steel profiles, leave a space of approximately 1/16" - 1/8" (1.5 - 3 mm).

7. Fill the joint completely with grout or setting material.

8. Work with materials and tools that will not scratch or damage sensitive surfaces. Setting materials must be removed immediately, especially from aluminum.

Note: Matching corners and connectors are available. Corners are held in place with thin-set mortar. Fill the ends of the profile with thin-set mortar prior to inserting the accessories. Connectors are held in place with a friction fit. Insert the connector into the profile approximately half the length of the connector piece and connect the adjacent profile.