Angle profiles

An aluminium or stainless steel corner guard is placed onto the corner with adhesive in four steps. Adhesive mounting is standard — screw mounting is only necessary for very high mechanical loads (warehouses, industry).
Step 1: Inspect the corner — it must be clean, dry, and stable; repair cracks or crumbling plaster beforehand.
Step 2: Thoroughly degrease the bonding surfaces on both legs with acetone or an alcohol-based cleaner.
Step 3: Apply MS polymer adhesive or construction adhesive as a bead to the insides of both legs.
Step 4: Press the guard on and fix it for 24 hours with tape or clamps, until the adhesive has fully cured.

At tirocco, the guards are available in anodised or powder-coated aluminium (silver, black, white) or in V2A stainless steel, optionally also 3-fold bent for higher stiffness. At outdoor temperatures below 5 °C, curing time increases significantly — better plan an extra day in that case.

A clean, degreased, and sufficiently load-bearing surface is a prerequisite for lasting hold. Dust, grease, old paint, or chalking substrates drastically reduce the adhesive strength.
Procedure in three steps: First, remove dust and loose particles with a damp cloth. Second, degrease with acetone or isopropanol. Third, for rough or absorbent substrates (concrete, plaster, drywall), additionally prime so the adhesive doesn't soak into the substrate.
Differences apply depending on the substrate: Painted steel and tiles only need degreasing. Wood needs priming, especially for outdoor use. Concrete and plaster must be primed. For outdoor areas, only weatherproof adhesives (MS polymer or 2K PU) together with corrosion-free V2A stainless steel are sensible. Unsuitable as adhesives are silicone (too little tensile strength), hot glue (not a permanent solution), and double-sided tape (only provisional).

Aluminium is suitable for indoor areas and protected outdoor areas; stainless steel V2A is the better choice for high load, wet areas, outdoor use, and hygiene environments. We don't offer plastic guards because they become brittle and yellow outdoors.
Aluminium corner guards are corrosion-resistant through anodising or powder coating and available in silver, black, and white — ideal for offices, corridors, hotels, and residential areas. V2A stainless steel is corrosion-free, hygienic, and very robust; the 3-fold bent version increases stiffness even further and is the material of choice for industrial halls, hospitals, and exterior facades.
Practical decision guide: Warehouse or industry with forklifts? Stainless steel. Hospital or hotel corridor? White aluminium or brushed stainless steel. Private home with discreet look? Silver aluminium. Exterior facade or balcony? V2A stainless steel.

The sensible installation height depends on the load source: pedestrian traffic up to 1.50 m, roller carts and wheelchairs up to 1.20 m, forklifts and pallet trucks up to 2.00 – 2.40 m. The lower edge usually starts 10 – 15 cm above the floor so that no water runs behind it during cleaning.
The tirocco corner guards are 250 cm long — one length is enough for most wall corners on a single floor. For tall industrial halls, several lengths can be stacked on top of each other. The leg height (side width of the guard) is chosen according to the load: 15 – 25 mm are enough in residential areas, 30 – 50 mm are standard in commercial areas, 50 – 60 mm for particularly heavy mechanical loads.
Important distinction: A corner guard protects the corner from scratches and impacts. Actual impact protection against forklifts driving into it (bollards, impact-protection arches) is a different product; for very heavy forklifts, it should be placed additionally in front of the corner.

The glued guard can be carefully released from the substrate with a thin spatula. Adhesive residue is then removed with acetone or a special MS polymer adhesive remover.
Three-step procedure: First, lift the guard with a thin spatula or utility knife, working along both sides of the adhesive. Second, pull the guard off slowly — jerky pulling can tear off the wall surface. Third, soak the adhesive residue with acetone or adhesive remover and remove it with a plastic spatula to avoid scratching the surface underneath.
On sensitive surfaces like painted walls or wallpaper, a hair dryer helps: Carefully warm the adhesive, then peel slowly. Residue-free removal is never 100 % guaranteed with professional adhesive mounting — if you plan to remove the guard again later (construction site use, moving), use a screw or magnetic mount instead.

Corner guards protect building corners in four main application areas: industrial and warehouse halls, hospitals and care facilities, public buildings and hotels, and exterior facades and balconies.
In warehouses and industrial halls, forklifts, pallet trucks, and roller containers regularly hit corners — here, aluminium guards in black (contrast) or V2A stainless steel are mostly used. In hospitals, care homes, and hotels, the issue is hospital beds, trolleys, and high-frequency foot traffic; here, white powder-coated aluminium guards are often used, which optically blend in with the wall. Public buildings like train stations or schools need particularly robust stainless steel versions. For exterior facades, terraces, and balconies, only V2A stainless steel or high-quality coated aluminium makes sense.
Distinction from impact walls: Impact walls are large-area, padded wall elements for hospital wards or kindergarten corridors. Corner guards protect the corner at a specific point, not surfaces.

Yes, tirocco corner guards are suitable for both mounting orientations. The direction plays no mechanical role — what matters is the substrate and load.
Vertical mounting on wall corners and columns is the classic application. Horizontally, guards are mounted on worktop edges, shelf and pallet rack edges, ramp edges, or on table corners in public buildings. For horizontal applications on traffic areas, pay attention to rounded visible edges — the 3-fold bent stainless steel version has a rounded outer edge and is the safer choice for pedestrian traffic.
In every case, the same principle applies for installation: Degrease the substrate, apply adhesive as a bead to both legs, fix for 24 hours. For horizontal loading with point loads (escalator, cart), additionally screw-mount.