Description The Schluter DILEX F Movement Joint System is a prefabricated plastic movement carrier profile with a very narrow, soft insert made of special silicone for installation in tiled coverings. This insert comes in 10 different colours: BW Brilliant White, C Cream, DA Dark Anthracite, FG Joint Grey, G Grey, GS Graphite Black, HB Light Beige, PG Pastel Grey, SG Stone Grey, and SP Soft Peach. All insert colours are supplied in a 30m roll with the installation tool. The lateral, trapezoid perforated anchoring legs, made of recycled rigid PVC, are secured in the tile adhesive beneath the tiles where they transmit occurring movements to the movement zone. The Schluter DILEX F Movement Joint carrier profile is available in the following internal height sizes: 9mm, 10mm, 11mm and 12.5mm. The movement zone of the Schluter DILEX F Movement Joint absorbs compressive and tensile stresses. The special silicone movement zone with integrated anti-stretch thread, is approx. 3.5 mm wide when installed, matching common grout joint widths. The smaller width of the movement zone absorbs relatively limited movements; this should be taken into account when evaluating the requirements for a specific application. The Schluter DILEX F Movement Joint can be installed as a movement joint in tiled coverings. We recommend using it in conjunction with the Schluter DITRA range of uncoupling membranes such as Schluter DITRA Original and DITRA HEAT. If greater movements of the tiled construction are to be expected, use of alternative products of the DILEX product range, e.g. Schluter DILEX KS, are recommended. In addition to residential applications, the Schluter DILEX F Movement Joint can also be installed in areas with moderate traffic loads, such as offices/salesrooms or car showrooms. Material: The narrow, prefabricated movement carrier profile – Schluter DILEX FCS – a carrier profile with lateral, trapezoid perforated anchoring legs, is made of recycled rigid PVC. The lower movement zone and the orange protective covering consist of soft CPE. The insert – Schluter DILEX FIS – is an insert made of cross-linked silicone roll material with integrated anti-stretch thread, that is easily exchangeable if necessary. The material is resistant to most chemicals commonly encountered in tiled environments and is resistant to fungi and bacteria growth. The surface finish of the Schluter DILEX F soft movement zone prevents dirt particles from adhering. The suitability of a proposed type of profile must be verified based on the anticipated chemical, mechanical, and/or other stresses. The DILEX FIS insert is UV-resistant and free of softening agents. The Schluter DILEX F Movement Joint is a movement joint for tiled coverings set using the thin bed method in interior areas; the use of uncoupling membranes from the DITRA product family is recommended here. If, due to the dimensions of the rooms, movement joints are required in the surface, the necessary absorption of movement can be achieved by increasing the number of Schluter DILEX F movement joints in the surface. The profiles are not suited for use above structural movement joints. Installation: Select the appropriate DILEX FCS Carrier Profile according to the tile thickness the thickness of the bed of tile adhesive. Use a notched trowel to apply tile adhesive to the area where the Schluter DILEX F Movement Joint profile is to be installed. Press the trapezoid, perforated anchoring legs of the DILEX FCS Carrier Profile into the tile adhesive and align (Figure 1). Trowel additional tile adhesive over the trapezoid perforated anchoring leg to ensure full coverage. Avoid soiling the vertical profile leg. Firmly press the adjoining tiles into place in the tile adhesive ensuring they are butted tight against the DILEX FCS carrier profile. Ensure full adhesive coverage when setting tiles in the profile area (Figure 2). The surface of the tiles should be as flush as possible with the orange protective covering. Avoid or immediately remove any tile adhesive that escapes between the profile and tile (Figure 2). Then grout the tiling surface with a suitable jointing material. Omit the joints fitted with the Schluter DILEX F Movement Joint(Figure 3). After completing the grouting and cleaning, remove/pull off the orange protective covering (Figure 4). Remove excess mortar or dirt from the joints or tile edges in this area. To do so, use side C of the installation aid supplied and then remove the excess material with a vacuum cleaner (Figure 5). The insert DILEX FIS should be carefully cut to size and pressed into the Schluter DILEX F profile chamber using sides A and B on the assembly aid (Figure 7). Use a spray gun with water to support the application of the soft zone (Figure 6). In the area of joint intersections, lay the inlay through in one direction where the laterally adjoining soft zones can be abutted. Important: The installation aid must be used in the manner described. Do not use any alternative tool. Failure to use the installation aid will compromise the installation and invalidate any warranty. Product Datasheet Click here to view this product on the Manufacturers website.
