Schluter DILEX-BWA PVC Movement Joint Tile Edging Trim - 8 ft. 2-1/2 in.
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Schluter- DILEX-BWA is a perimeter joint profile with a rigid PVC anchoring leg and a 3/16" (5 mm)-wide, soft CPE movement zone that isolates the tile covering from fixed building elements, such as bathtubs, shower trays, and door and window frames.
Schluter-DILEX-BWA features a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg, made of recycled rigid PVC, which is secured in the mortar bond coat, and a dovetailed channel, made of recycled rigid PVC, which can be bonded to fixed building elements (e.g., door and window frames, bathtubs and shower trays, countertops, etc.) using Schluter-KERDI-FIX, epoxy resin, silicone, tile adhesive, etc. The profile isolates the tile covering from the structure and accommodates movement via the 3/16" (5 mm)-wide soft chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) movement zone, which also forms the visible surface. The lower CPE movement zone is slit to maximize the absorption of movement. DILEX-BWA also prevents sound bridges, making it ideal for transitions in sound-rated floors.
Schluter DILEX-BWA Features:
- Designed to allow movement and reduce stress in large, tiled areas
- Eliminates the need for caulking
- Prevents cracking and delamination of tiles
- Ideal for applications such as bathtubs, shower trays, and door and window frames
- Features a dovetailed channel made of rigid PVC that can be bonded to fixed building elements
- Movement zone is available in different colors to match the grout
Schluter Edging Trim Installation
- Select the profile according to tile thickness and format.
- Using a notched trowel, apply thin-set mortar to the area where the profile is to be placed. If the JOLLY, QUADEC, RONDEC, RONDEC-DB, DECO-DE, FINEC, or FINECSQ 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.
- Press the perforated anchoring leg of the profile into the mortar and align.
- Trowel additional thin-set mortar over the perforated anchoring leg to ensure full coverage and support of the tile edges.
- 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.
- 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).
- Fill the joint completely with grout or setting material.
- 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.
How do I cut profiles?
Schluter™ profiles are available in a variety of different materials , so methods for cutting vary. Below are best practices for cutting according to material type.
Plastic
Plastic profiles may be cut using Schluter™-SNIPS or similar. It is important to make sure the blade is sharp in order to ensure a clean cut.
Aluminum
One option for cutting aluminum profiles is to simply use a hacksaw. Look for a bimetal blade and select the highest teeth per inch, or TPI, available. A miter box is recommended to help ensure a straight cut. Aluminum profiles may also be cut using a variable-speed angle grinder with the Schluter-PROCUT-TSM cutting wheel. Set the angle grinder to the lowest speed. A clamp or cutting jig can be used to secure the profile and help ensure a straight, clean cut. Finally, aluminum profiles can also be cut using a chop saw or miter saw with a non-ferrous blade. After cutting, make sure to remove any burs with a file before installation.
Brass
Brass profiles can be cut by using a hacksaw with a bimetal blade with the highest teeth per inch available, or by using a chop saw or miter saw with a non-ferrous blade. Removing any burrs from the cut end of the profile with a file (or similar) is also recommended.
Stainless Steel
The simplest option for cutting stainless steel is to use a variable-speed angle grinder with the Schluter-PROCUT-TSM cutting wheel. Set the angle grinder to the lowest speed. Another option for cutting stainless steel profiles is to use a band saw with a metal cutting blade. After cutting, make sure to remove any burs with a file before installation.
| SKU | S DILEX BWA |
|---|---|
| Non-Returnable | No |
| Manufacturer | Schluter |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 8' 2-1/2" x 1-13/64" x 7/32" - 8' 2-1/2" x 1-13/64" x 17/32" |
| Trim Material | PVC |
| Trim Length | 8' 2-1/2" |
