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  • Material

    Porcelain tiles

  • Tile Thickness

    12 – 20 mm

  • Fixation Type

    Invisible mechanical fixation

  • Tile Preparation

    Factory-formed edge groove across full tile width

  • Fixing System

    Horizontal aluminum profiles; EPDM on tile back for hidden vibration absorption

  • Substructure Profiles

    L- and T- vertical aluminum profiles

  • Tile Orientation

    Horizontal or vertical installation

  • Recommended Joint Width

    10 mm

Kerf System with epdm

This concealed fixing system is designed for 12–20 mm porcelain tiles with full-width edge grooves, formed either in the factory or on-site. Tiles are secured using horizontal aluminum profiles and a hidden EPDM strip on the rear face to absorb vibration and accommodate minor tolerances.The result is a clean, fastener-free façade surface with strong mechanical engagement and simplified installation. Suitable for both horizontal and vertical layouts, this dry system requires no adhesives, reduces environmental impact, and ensures long-term stability, acoustic comfort, and precise alignment under wind and thermal loads.

Performance Characteristics

  • Vertical aluminium L-and T profile with adjustable bracket heights
  • Designed for use with 12 mm and 20 mm porcelain tiles
  • Simple, tool-free panel replacement without disturbing adjacent units
  • Wind-load tested and structurally optimized for safety and code compliance
  • Kerf groove installation ensures concealed, hardware-free fixing
  • EPDM gaskets that absorb vibration and ensure water-tightness
  • Supports only horizontal tile installation
  • Tiles replacement is possible depending on fixing layout
  • Suitable for both standard and complex façade geometries
  • Optimized for efficient installation and long-term façade performance

Component Breakdown

  1. Structural Support Wall Concrete, CMU, or framed substrate (not supplied)
  2. Waterproofing Layer Moisture protection for the wall assembly (not supplied)
  3. Thermal Insulation Placed behind substructure for improved energy efficiency (not supplied)
  4. Mechanical Anchors Fix aluminum brackets to the supporting wall
  5. Thermal Break Pads Reduce thermal bridging and prevent galvanic reactions
  6. Aluminum Brackets L-shaped, used to define cavity depth and support vertical profiles
  7. Vertical Aluminum Profiles L- or T-shaped profiles supporting horizontal kerf fixings
  8. Kerf Continuous Profiles Horizontal profiles inserted into upper and lower tile grooves for concealed fixing
  9. Porcelain Tiles 12 – 20 mm thick tiles with factory-integrated full-width edge grooves

starting and crowning of the façade

outside corner

inside corner

facade and celing corner

window frame

window frame and sill