What is a Schluter transition?

Schluter®-RENO-U is designed to protect tile edges and provide a smooth transition between tile coverings and floor coverings at lower elevations by abutting both surfaces. The profile offers a discreet, minimum reveal which is ideal for creating elegant transitions between floor coverings.

What is a Schluter cap?

Schluter®-RONDEC is a finishing and edge-protection profile for tiled edges and outside corners of tiled surfaces. The reveal of the profile forms a symmetrically rounded corner along the surface edge. Schluter®-FINEC is a finishing and edge-protection profile for the external edges of tile coverings or mosaics.

What are Schluter profiles?

Schluter®-Profiles protect tile edges from cracking and chipping, eliminate the need for caulking, and provide easy transitions between adjacent floor and wall coverings.

When should I install Schluter?

Schluter tile edge must be installed before the tile is set.

Can you put Schluter over wood?

We don’t recommend or warranty DITRA or DITRA-XL installation over existing hardwood flooring as it is very unstable and difficult to bond to, making it a poor substrate for tile. We recommend removal of the finished hardwood flooring and then following the applicable DITRA Handbook detail.

What are Schluter edges?

Schluter®-RONDEC is a finishing and edge-protection profile for tiled edges and outside corners of tiled surfaces. The reveal of the profile forms a symmetrically rounded corner along the surface edge. Schluter®-DIADEC is an anodized aluminum finishing and edge-protection profile for outside corners of tiled surfaces.

Why do you need a Schluter floor profile?

Transitions from a tiled floor to other surfaces need to be protected, and floor profiles are designed to ensure a smooth transition, while preventing tile edges from chipping and cracking. Schluter®-Systems offers a vast selection of floor profiles that protect tile edges between floor coverings at both equal and lower elevations.

What kind of edge protection is Schluter Schiene?

Schluter ® -SCHIENE provides effective and attractive edge protection for tile coverings that are typically bordered by carpet, at expansion joints, or as decorative edging for stairs. The profile offers a discreet, minimum reveal which is ideal for creating elegant transitions between floor coverings. New! Now available in 10’ (3.05 m) lengths

What’s the transition profile for Schluter Reno ramp?

Transition profile for reducing to lower elevations in commercial spaces The Schluter ® -RENO-RAMP profile is designed for new floor constructions, to create a smooth transition between tile coverings and floor coverings at lower elevations. The RENO-RAMP-K profile is designed to be bonded to existing floor coverings.

When to use Schluter Schiene for tile flooring?

Schluter ® -SCHIENE provides effective and attractive edge protection for tile coverings that are typically bordered by carpet, at expansion joints, or as decorative edging for stairs. The profile offers a discreet, minimum reveal which is ideal for creating elegant transitions between floor coverings.