Commercial Movement Joint 15mm Aluminium Santoprene BS5385


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Description

This commercial movement joint is a robust aluminium and Santoprene profile designed to accommodate movement within tiled floors and walls. It helps prevent tile cracking, debonding and grout failure by safely absorbing expansion, contraction and minor substrate movement in line with BS5385 guidance.

Ideal for busy commercial and public environments, it creates a neat, continuous joint line across large tiled areas while protecting the tile edges from impact. Available in multiple heights and neutral colour options, it integrates discreetly with a wide range of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone installations.

Product Features

  • Aluminium side sections with a flexible Santoprene infill for effective movement absorption and tile edge protection.
  • Available in a range of heights to suit common tile thicknesses: 8mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 15mm, 18mm and 22.5mm.
  • Choice of infill colours – beige, black or dark grey – to blend with grout lines and tile shades.
  • Designed in accordance with BS5385 recommendations for movement joints in tiled installations.
  • Suitable for both floor and wall tiles in interior commercial and light industrial applications.
  • Perforated anchoring flanges provide secure mechanical key into tile adhesive and substrate.
  • Durable, corrosion-resistant construction suitable for high-traffic areas and long-term use.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Helps prevent cracking and lifting of tiles by safely accommodating thermal and structural movement across the floor or wall.
  • Protects exposed tile edges from chipping and impact damage, extending the life of the tiled surface.
  • Improves the appearance of large tiled areas with a straight, uniform joint line in a choice of subtle colours.
  • Supports compliance with recognised tiling standards, giving installers and specifiers added confidence on commercial projects.
  • Quick and straightforward to install alongside tiles, with profiles matched to common tile thicknesses for a flush finish.
  • Reduces long-term maintenance costs by minimising the risk of tile failure and costly remedial work.

Specifications

Specification Detail
Material Extruded aluminium side sections with flexible Santoprene movement insert
Available heights 8mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 15mm, 18mm, 22.5mm (to suit typical tile thicknesses)
Infill colour options Beige, black, dark grey
Standard use Interior floor and wall tile movement and perimeter joints
Standard compliance Designed in line with BS5385 recommendations for movement joints in tiling
Typical installation Set into tile adhesive with perforated flanges fully embedded and top edge aligned with tile surface

Applications and Ideal Uses

This commercial movement joint is suitable for a wide variety of tiled environments where thermal or structural movement is expected and where compliance with recognised tiling standards is required.

  • Large-format tiled floors in shopping centres, supermarkets and retail units.
  • Office, hotel and apartment building lobbies, corridors and circulation areas.
  • Commercial washrooms, changing facilities and back-of-house service areas.
  • Educational, healthcare and public buildings with extensive tiled surfaces.
  • Perimeter joints around tiled areas adjacent to walls, columns and fixed upstands.

Frequently Asked Questions

The joint is installed within the tile adhesive bed, ensuring the perforated anchoring flanges are fully embedded for a secure mechanical key. It should be positioned to align with the planned movement joint layout before tiling commences.
It is ideal for ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tiles in interior commercial and light industrial applications. This product is designed in accordance with BS5385 recommendations for movement joints in tiled installations.
Yes, the aluminium profile can be cut to the required length using a fine-toothed hacksaw. Standard lengths for this type of product are typically 2.5 metres.
The flexible Santoprene infill is available in beige, black, or dark grey to blend with grout lines and tile shades. This product is specifically designed for interior commercial and light industrial applications, and is not typically recommended for outdoor use.
You should choose a height that matches your tile thickness, with options ranging from 8mm to 22.5mm. It is designed to safely absorb thermal expansion, contraction, and minor substrate movement, helping to prevent tile cracking and debonding.

Delivery Information

ServiceTimeframeCost
Standard UK Delivery2–4 business days£9.99

Orders placed before 12pm Mon–Fri are typically dispatched same day. Delivery to all UK addresses. Contact us for international enquiries.

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