This quarter-round tile profile from Genesis' ETR series has a small, rounded visible edge that helps with alignment in three directions. Overhanging lips fit better against the rounded edge of ceramic tiles, and a second support edge closes the visible surface, making the profile also suitable for use on floors. This version is intended for 10 mm thick tiles, has a length of 2.5 metres, and is available in black.
Product & function
The profile is made of UPVC, a plastic with good chemical resistance, with a wall thickness of 1 mm. The perforated mounting flange is fixed in the tile adhesive.
Application & compatibility
The profile is intended for wall and floor tiles. Choose the version that matches the thickness of your tile, so that the top of the profile is flush with the tile surface or slightly lower. The matching Genesis corner piece is Corner Piece Black 10 mm (4 pieces) PDP104.16, for three-way corners. This allows you to finish the corner with a rounded edge without mitring.
Use & points to consider
- Choose the profile that matches the thickness of the tile.
- Apply tile adhesive over the area forming the edge of the tiled surface.
- Press the perforated mounting flange into the adhesive and align the profile. Secure mechanically if necessary.
- Apply additional adhesive over the flange so that it is fully embedded.
- Bed the tiles firmly. The profile must not sit higher than the tile surface, but may sit up to approximately 1 mm lower.
- Fill the joint between the tile and the profile completely with grout.
Not suitable for use at temperatures above 60 °C. Resistant to most oils, alcohols, petrol and fats. Not resistant to aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, nitro compounds, esters and cyclic ethers: these cause swelling. Special maintenance is not required; clean the profile periodically with a neutral cleaning agent to maintain its appearance.
Key features
- Quarter-round visible edge without sharp edges
- Second support edge, also suitable for floor tiles
- UPVC with good chemical resistance
- Matching three-way corner piece, no mitring required
Technical specifications
| Item number |
ETR108.16 |
| Brand and series |
Genesis ETR |
| Profile shape |
Quarter-round edge profile |
| Material |
UPVC (plastic) |
| Colour |
Black |
| Suitable for tile thickness |
10 mm |
| Length |
2.5 m |
| Wall thickness |
1 mm |
| Maximum operating temperature |
60 °C |
| Vicat softening point |
79.8 ± 20 °C (ISO 306) |
| Shore hardness |
70 ± 5 ShD (PN-EN ISO 868:2005) |
| Charpy impact strength |
1.7 kJ/m² (PN-EN ISO 179-1/1eC:2010, tested on raw material) |
| Maximum stress |
35.4 MPa (PN-EN ISO 527-1/-2:2012) |
| Colour deviation from reference |
ΔE ≤ 4 |
| Matching corner piece |
PDP104.16 |
Frequently asked questions
Which profile thickness do I need? The thickness of the profile matches the thickness of your tile. This version is for 10 mm tiles; the profile must not protrude above the tile surface, but may sit up to approximately 1 mm lower.
Can I use this profile on the floor? Yes. Due to the second support edge under the visible edge, the ETR profile is also suitable for floor tiles according to Genesis. Ensure that the flange is fully embedded in the adhesive.
What is this PVC profile not resistant to? Temperatures above 60 °C and, among others, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, esters and nitro compounds. It is resistant to most oils, alcohols, petrol and fats.
How do I finish a corner? With the Genesis corner piece PDP104.16, you finish a three-way corner with a rounded edge without mitring. Without a corner piece, you saw the profile at a 45-degree miter.
