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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CERAMIC AND STONE TILE

FINISHING, EDGE PROTECTION, AND TRANSITIONS

Because ceramic and stone tiles are

inherently brittle, their exposed edges can

chip and crack if left unprotected. Transitions

between floor surfaces and at thresholds are

particularly vulnerable to damage. Schluter-

Systems offers a variety of profiles to provide

edge protection and transitioning at thresholds

and between adjacent surfaces, resulting in

durable, maintenance-free tiled coverings. The

profiles can be grouped into two categories:

transitions between same-height surfaces and

transitions between different-height surfaces

Application and Function

Same-height Transitions

1.1 Schluter

-SCHIENE is designed to

provide edging for tile coverings. Typical

applications include edge protection where

tile is bordered by carpet, at expansion joints,

or as a decorative edging for stairs. SCHIENE

is available in stainless steel, solid brass,

aluminum, color-coated aluminum, textured

color-coated aluminum, and anodized

aluminum. The profile features a trapezoid-

perforated anchoring leg, which is secured in

the mortar bond coat beneath the tile, and an

87° sloped vertical wall section that transfers

point loads to the substrate and surface

covering while protecting tile edges from

damage. SCHIENE, in solid brass, aluminum,

color-coated aluminum, textured color-coated

aluminum, and anodized aluminum, features a

5° sloped top flange and fillet at the anchoring

leg/vertical section interface to enhance edge

protection by reducing stresses on the tile,

and, in sizes greater than 1/4" (6 mm), features

an integrated joint spacer that establishes

a defined joint cavity between the tile and

the profile. The anchoring leg of SCHIENE, in

all materials, is available with a special radius

perforation “R” so that the profile can be used

to form curves.

1.6 Schluter

-DECO is designed to provide

decorative lines within tile coverings and edge

protection at transitions from tile coverings to

other same-height surface coverings, such

as wood or carpet. The profile is available

in stainless steel, solid brass, chrome-plated

solid brass, and anodized aluminum. DECO

features a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg,

which is secured in the mortar bond coat

beneath the tile, and a 1/4" (6 mm)-wide

visible surface that meets the high aesthetic

requirements of showrooms, lobbies, galleries,

exhibition booths, etc. The anchoring leg of

DECO, in solid brass, chrome-plated solid

brass, and anodized aluminum, is available

with a special radius perforation “R” so that

the profile can be used to form curves. DECO

in chrome-plated brass requires a relatively

large bending radius.

FLOOR PROFILES

1.1 Schluter

-SCHIENE

1.6 Schluter

-DECO

1.3 Schluter

-RENO-T

1.7 Schluter

-RENO-V

1.4 Schluter

-RENO-TK

1.2 Schluter

-RENO-U

1.8 Schluter

-RENO-RAMP/-K

RAMP

RAMP-K

Summary of content (11 pages)

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F L OOR PR O F I L E S INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CERAMIC AND STONE TILE FINISHING, EDGE PROTECTION, AND TRANSITIONS Because ceramic and stone tiles are inherently brittle, their exposed edges can chip and crack if left unprotected. Transitions between floor surfaces and at thresholds are particularly vulnerable to damage.
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F L OOR PR OFILE S 1.3 Schluter®-RENO-T is designed to provide transitions between existing same-height, hard-surface floor coverings (e.g., ceramic tile or natural stone, parquet flooring, concrete pavers, laminate, etc.), primarily in retrofit applications. The profile is available in stainless steel, solid brass, and anodized aluminum.
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F L OOR PR OFILE S must be verified based on the anticipated chemical, mechanical, and/or other stresses. Exceptions and special considerations are listed below: Stainless steel profiles are roll-formed, resulting in a slightly different contour from those made of extruded brass or aluminum.
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F L OOR PR OFILE S RENO-RAMP-K RENO-T 1. Fill the cavity beneath the sloped section of the profile with thin-set mortar. 2. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-set mortar to the area where the profile is to be placed. 3. Press the profile into the mortar and abut to the adjacent floor covering. The profile should not be higher than the adjacent floor covering, but rather up to approx. 1/32" (1 mm) lower. 4. Fill the joint completely with grout or setting material. 5.
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F L OOR PR OFILE S Schluter®-SCHIENE Length = 2.5 m - 8' 2-1/2" Polished chrome anodized aluminum (ACG) Brushed chrome anodized aluminum (ACGB) Satin nickel anodized aluminum (AT) Polished nickel anodized aluminum (ATG) H= mm - in. Item No. Item No. Item No. Item No. A 60 ACG A 80 ACG A 100 ACG A 125 ACG A 60 ACGB A 80 ACGB A 100 ACGB A 125 ACGB A 60 AT A 80 AT A 100 AT A 125 AT A 60 ATG A 80 ATG A 100 ATG A 125 ATG Length = 2.
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F L OOR PR OFILE S Schluter®-DECO Aluminum & MC 80 D 1/4" - 6 mm =H Brass 1/4" - 6 mm =H Stainless steel Length = 2.5 m - 8' 2-1/2" Stainless steel 304 (1.4301 = V2A) (E) Solid brass (M) Chrome-plated solid brass (MC) Satin anodized aluminum (AE) H= mm - in. Item No. Item No. Item No. Item No.
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F L OOR PR OFILE S Schluter®-RENO-TK Aluminum (1/4" - 6 mm) =H 1/4" 6 mm Aluminum 5/16" - 3/8" (8 - 10 mm) 1/4" 6 mm =H Aluminum 1/2" (12.5 mm) =H 1/4" 6 mm Stainless steel, Brass 1/4" 6 mm =H Length = 2.5 m - 8' 2-1/2" Stainless steel 304 (1.4301 = V2A) (E) Brushed stainless steel 304 (1.4301 = V2A) (EB) Solid brass (M) Satin anodized aluminum (AE) H= mm - in. Item No. Item No. Item No. Item No.
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F L OOR PR OFILE S Schluter®-RENO-U Aluminum 1/8" (3.5 mm) = 3.5 mm 5/16" - 3/8" (8 - 10 mm) =H 4 mm H = 8 - 10 mm 1/2" - 3/4" (12.5 - 20 mm) =H 4 mm Length = 2.5 m - 8' 2-1/2" Stainless steel 304 (1.4301 = V2A) (E) Brushed stainless steel 304 (1.4301 = V2A) (EB) Solid brass* (M) Satin anodized aluminum (AE) H= mm - in. Item No. Item No. Item No. Item No.
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F L OOR PR OFILE S Schluter®-RENO-RAMP =H Length = 2.5 m - 8' 2-1/2" Satin anodized aluminum (AE) H= mm - in. Item No. B = 50 mm - 2" 6 - 1/4 B = 64 mm - 2-1/2" 10 - 3/8 12.5 - 1/2 B = 89 mm - 3-1/2" 12.5 - 1/2 15 - 9/16 20 - 3/4 AERP 60 B50 AERP 100 B65 AERP 125 B65 ADA-Compliant AERP 125 B90 AERP 150 B90 AERP 200 B90 Note: RENO-RAMP sizes 3/4" - 20 mm and 9/16" - 15 mm are not ADA-compliant. Diagram Values B =H H = mm - in. 6 10 12.5 12.5 15 20 - B = mm - in.
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F L OOR PR OFILE S Schluter®-RENO-V =B =H Length = 2.5 m - 8' 2-1/2" Satin anodized aluminum (AE) H= mm - in. Item No. B = 20 mm - 3/4" 8 - 5/16 10 - 3/8 12.5 - 1/2 15 - 9/16 17.5 - 11/16 20 - 3/4 B = 30 mm - 1-3/16" 8 - 5/16 10 - 3/8 12.5 - 1/2 15 - 9/16 17.5 - 11/16 20 - 3/4 B = 40 mm - 1-9/16" 8 - 5/16 10 - 3/8 12.5 - 1/2 15 - 9/16 17.
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Schluter® Systems Floor Profiles 5-Year Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE: Subject to the conditions and limitations as stated in this Schluter® Systems Floor Profiles 5-Year Limited Warranty (the “Limited Warranty”), Schluter Systems warrants that its Schluter®-SCHIENE, Schluter®-RENO-TK, Schluter®-DECO, Schluter®-RENO-U, Schluter®-RENO-T, Schluter®-RENO-RAMP, Schluter®-RENO-RAMP-K, and Schluter®-RENO-V (collectively, the “Products”) will be free from manufacturing defects and will perform as desc