Schluter ECK-E 90° Stainless Steel 5/16" Tile Edging Trim - Brushed Stainless Steel (EB)
Heavy-duty stainless steel edge profile designed for 90° outside tile corners. Provides superior edge protection while creating a clean, rounded finish in demanding environments.
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Schluter ECK-E 90° Stainless Steel Tile Trim — Heavy-duty Edge Protection
The Schluter ECK-E 90° Stainless Steel Tile Edging Trim is a heavy-duty edge protection profile designed for outside corners of tiled walls. Built from high-quality stainless steel, it offers exceptional resistance to mechanical stress, making it ideal for demanding commercial and industrial environments.
This profile not only protects exposed tile edges from chipping and damage but also enhances the overall appearance of tiled surfaces by creating a smooth, radiused corner finish. Its clean, rounded design delivers both functional durability and refined aesthetics.
ECK-E features trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs that are embedded into the mortar bond coat beneath the tile, ensuring a secure and long-lasting installation. It is especially suitable for areas where hygiene is critical, including hospitals, industrial kitchens, clean rooms, washrooms, and food-processing facilities.
For complete system solutions, ECK-E can be paired with compatible Schluter profiles such as Schluter DILEX-EHK and Schluter DILEX-HKS to create seamless transitions at inside corners and floor-to-wall connections.
Key Features and Benefits
- Durable Edge Protection — Protects tile edges from chipping and damage in high-traffic and high-impact areas
- Stainless Steel Construction — Engineered for strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability
- Radiused Corner Finish — Creates a smooth, rounded edge for a clean, professional appearance
- Ideal for Hygienic Environments — Perfect for applications requiring strict sanitation standards such as hospitals and food-processing areas
- Secure Anchoring Design — Trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs ensure a strong bond within the mortar bed
- Simultaneous Installation — Installed during tile setting for efficient workflow and seamless integration
- System Compatibility — Can be combined with Schluter DILEX profiles for complete wall and floor transitions
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 | E37V2AEB80/250 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 4011832076374 |
| Weight (lbs.) | 5.06 |
| Non-Returnable | No |
| Manufacturer | Schluter |
| Manufacturer Part Number | E37V2AEB80/250 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 8' 2-1/2" x 1-15/32" x 5/16" |
| Trim Material | Stainless Steel |
| Trim Length | 8' 2-1/2" |
