Cut the aluminium tongue section  to the width and height of your construction project, using this simple formula: Length of the frame section = number of X-BLOCKS x 200 mm + 2 mm

Please note: The groove and tongue pieces must be capped at 45° angles at both ends of the frame sections – as shown in the figure.

First screw the two groove sections together the 90°-connecting pieces and add the other two corner trims. Then mount this angular structure on the wall. Using an angle piece and a level, you can easily determine the right angle for your construction.

Now screw the frame sections into the wall and the floor as shown. If you are using the wall as a shower cubicle ensure the bottom section is 2mm above the shower tray and 1mm over the highest point. This will allow you to silicone the gap later and it will ensure the water runs into the tray with no puddles.

To provide sufficient space in the corners for the long sealing sections, you should “split” the vertical sealing sections on the narrow side at both ends with a sharp  knife.

You will achieve the best fit at about 3 mm – as shown in the photo.

Place the long sealing sections with the broad side outwards on the frame sections.

Fasten the sealing sections with an adhesive strip or – as in the figure to the left – with a residual piece of the frame section.

Then mount the two short upright sealing sections – with the broad side facing outwards – onto the X- BLOCK before continuing with the next glass block.

After completely mounting the first row of glass blocks, place the two appropriately shortened “long sealing sections” with the broad side facing outward on top of your first X-BLOCK row.

Now assemble a second row of blocks. Once again a tongue section piece will help with placing the blocks.

Do you need to remove just one block or several blocks at once? No problem:

Insert the soft-mantled handles of the combination pliers into the grooves in the gap between X-BLOCKS.

Simply lever the block with gentle pressure from its position.

After completely assembling the top row of glass blocks, place the last two “long sealing sections” onto it.

Then insert the frame section into the previously assembled 90°-connecting piece and under gentle pressure let it rest

in on the top X-BLOCK row.

Now mount the vertically split sealing section on the blocks and push the frame section with the last 90°-connecting piece into the lower connecting piece. Firmly press the section from the bottom upwards against the blocks.

Hint:

Spread the loops of the 90°-connecting piece with a screwdriver so that it latches more easily into the upper frame section.

Screw together the sides of the 90°- connecting pieces, whose last inserted frame sections were not yet screwed on.

Hint:

Cover the screw heads, which must be completely level in the pre-drilled section, with silicon if they will show

Remove the protective foils attached on both sides from the acrylic  X-BLOCKS and the frame sections.

Hint:

We recommend a micro fibre cloth and Pronto Clean & Dust cleaner for cleaning and care. Finished!

Use in wet and external areas

Use in wet and external areas The X-BLOCK can be used in wet areas.

The assembly steps are largely identical to those described. However, instead of using the sealing sections, use neutral cure clear silicon to seal the gaps. Length of the frame section = number of X-BLOCKS x 199 mm + 2 mm

After you have sprayed about one third of the groove cross section with X-BLOCK silicon, distribute the sealing compound evenly with your finger.

Important: The best results are achieved if you first moisten your fingers with soapy water (dish detergent and water).

If you have sensitive skin use a rubber glove or wooden spatula

Spread the X-BLOCK silicon on both sides – both vertically and horizontally.

After the required drying period (about 24 hours) the wall is finished.