Description Genesis Stainless Steel Square Tile Trim is a square edge profile offering a generous visible square reveal with a polished stainless steel surface finish enhancing the installation of decorative wall and floor tiles. This profile offers superb resistance to principal chemical and atmospheric agents and are particularly recommended to protect steps in zones such as food processing industries, breweries, dairies, hospitals and external applications. The smooth and non-porous surface of Genesis Stainless Steel Square Tile Trim makes it especially difficult for the adhesion and survival of bacteria and/or other microorganisms. This profile is supplied with a clear transparent film for added protection, before, during and after application – as standard. Genesis Stainless Steel Square Tile Trim is available in 8mm, 10mm or 12mm internal height sizes, supplied as a 2.5 metre length. Matching corner pieces are also available to provide a neat finishing detail to corners and ends of the installed trim, supplied in a pack of two corner pieces. Installation: 1. Select profile according to tile thickness. 2. Trowel tile adhesive over the area that forms the perimeter of the tiled covering. 3. Press the perforated anchoring leg of the Genesis Stainless Steel Square Tile Trim into the tile adhesive and align, mechanically fixing if required. 4. Trowel additional adhesive over the perforated anchoring leg to ensure full coverage. 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 mm lower). 6. Fill the joint completely with grout. General Cleaning and Maintenance: General Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestion for Genesis Stainless Steel Square Tile Trim: Rinse off Genesis Stainless Steel Square Tile Trim when exposed to chlorine frequently with fresh water to wash away accumulated chemicals such as chlorine and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Especially try to clean immediately after use around chlorides (chlorine powder, seawater, etc.) Clean frequently with a cleaner and water. Any cleaner that is safe for glass is usually safe for stainless steel. Inspect frequently, if you notice discoloration, tarnish or water stains, increase the frequency of your fresh water rinses to reduce accumulated chemicals. Remove any rust spots as soon as possible to prevent irreversible pitting. Occasionally clean Genesis Stainless Steel Square Tile Trim with borax, soda ash, or a non-abrasive commercial cleanser and water. Stubborn Stains may be removed with a magnesium oxide, ammonia and water paste. Consider the following periodic cleaning program: 1 can of powered cleanser 1 Scotchbrite pad 1 spray bottle cleaner 1 paste automotive wax Cleaning Instructions: Wet a cleaning pad with fresh water (do not use pool water) and apply powered cleanser to the trim. Using gentle pressure, rub stained areas in the same direction of the existing polishing grain until stains are removed. Rinse with clean water. Use cleaner de-greaser to remove any stains. Thoroughly dry the surface then apply wax. Let wax dry to a haze and buff to a shine with a clean dry cloth. Automotive waxes will provide added beauty and protection for the surface of the trim. Product Datasheet Click here to view this product on the Manufacturers website.
