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History of Profiles
The concept of tile profiles, or tile trims, was developed to protect the outer edge of tiles in a variety of applications. This initial concept expanded into a variety of uses.
The original method to protect tiles was the usage of bullnose, a piece of ceramic with a
rounded edge matching the design of the tile application. However, as the tile industry began to
grow and tile sizes increased from 4”x4” to 24”x24” over the years, in addition to the
technological advances that allow companies to fire tile faster in smaller quantities,
manufacturers started finding it difficult and time consuming to make bullnose matching all
product lines. Without bullnose, it caused tile to begin being installed without any protection on
its edges. The result was cracking and chipping at a variety of areas including: changes of plane
from horizontal to vertical (stairs), transitioning between different products (tile to wood/carpet),
vertical corners and edges, and more.
To protect these applications, installers started using strips of steel along the edge of the tile when bullnose wasn’t available. While costly, the strips were easy to cut to size and get in a thickness suitable to the tile and mortar thicknesses.
As this method begin to grow, the concept of using steel to protect tiles evolved into a variety of finishes, compositions and uses. Now, not only are tile profiles used to protect edges and transitions, but they’re used for aesthetic and technical purposes as well.
Composition of Tile Profiles
Ultimately, there are three main styles of profiles that are used for a variety of reasons:
- 1. Aluminum: The primary style of wedi profiles, the aluminum profile, is used primarily in residential applications. Aluminum will react with alkaline materials, like the ones found in cement products, so it is important that exposed surfaces are clean of thinset and/or grout
- 2. Stainless Steel: For areas with higher mechanical and exposure to a variety of chemicals and conditions, stainless steel is the primary choice. This products ability to withstand many different conditions makes it the best for commercial and specific residential applications.
- 3. PVC: For areas of light industrial traffic, this product is used primarily as a movement joint for floor and wall applications.
Installation of Tile Profiles
When installing the profiles, it is important to embed them into the thinset prior to setting the tile. The grooves and slits on the edge perpendicular to the finish edge will act as an anchor to hold the profile in place while also allowing the thinset to ooze through and bond to the tile.
When cutting aluminum profiles, hand cutting tools may be used, but grinders will offer the smoothest cut. Cutting stainless steel will need to be done with a grinder or hack saw.
wedi Profiles – Descriptions and Uses
JOLLY L-PROFILE – The Jolly L-Profile is the most diverse and popular wedi Profile product. Made of Aluminum and in a variety sizes, the L-Profile is a grout replacement profile used for an assortment of applications. Some of these applications include transitions from tile to other surfaces, edge protection, corner accents, and more. The Jolly L-Profile comes in a variety colors including: black anodized, champagne anodized, bronze metallic, gold anodized, silver matte anodized, natural, brushed nickel.
JOLLY DÉCOR BORDER – The Jolly Décor Border is made of stainless steel and is used as an accent strip with tile, primarily mosaic tile applications.
JOLLY QUARTER SQUARE PROFILE – The Jolly Quarter Square Profile is made of aluminum, comes in a Silver Matte Finish, and is designed to protect changes of plane for tile applications such as countertops, stairs, or vertical corners. With a variety of thicknesses, the profile can fit flush with different tile thicknesses.
JOLLY ROUND PROFILE – The Jolly Round Profile is made of aluminum, comes in a Silver Matte Finish, and is designed to protect changes of plane on vertical applications that want to stay away from square corners.
JOLLY PROTECTION 201 – The Jolly Protection 201 is made of Stainless Steel and is an industrial corner protector. The piece will protrude out from the corner to offer even more protection. Able to be used on horizontal and vertically, these corner pieces will offer significant protection to the tile application.
JOLLY PROTECTION 202 – The Jolly Protection 202 is made of Stainless Steel and is an industrial corner protector that is topically applied over butted tile edges. This corner piece is to be glued to the tile.
TRIOLOS PRO EXPANSION JOINT PROFILE – The Triolos tile profiles are used on floors when movement joints are needed. Made of PVC, these profiles act as expansion joints when too much stress is put on the tile application; expansion joints reduce the chance of cracking and are required in floor applications a maximum every 20’ on flooring applications per TCNA standards.
COMBI 101 – The Combi 101 is a height transition profile. Made of Stainless Steel, this profile is usually used to transfer from tile to carpet applications. Being made of stainless steel, this product can be used in an industrial application and withstand the large amount of movement.
JOINT COVER PROFILE – The Joint Cover Profile is made of brass, and is used to bridge the gap between the tile and wood floor covering.
BALCO PROFILE – The Balco Tile Profile is made of Stainless Steel and used on exterior balcony/deck applications. Installed into thinset over the waterproofing membrane, this profile will protect the edge and assist in the waterproofing of the outer edge (does not replace waterproofing, but helps to protect from movement).