How to Guide

Many homeowners approach tile installation projects with a list of materials consisting of thin-
set, tiles, and grout...But it doesn’t stop there. In fact, the only way to achieve a tile installation
that is as beautiful as it is functional is through the use of finishing and edge-protection profiles.
Ceramic and stone tiles have
become a popular trend in the
design industry due to the durability
and aesthetic appeal they offer.
The extensive variety of available
shapes, colors, patterns, and sizes
opens the door to unlimited design
possibilities. Unfortunately, a lack
of trim pieces such as bullnose or
quarter round in many tile lines can
limit design options.
Schluter
®
-Systems offers a solution
to this problem with various finishing
and edge-protection profiles, which
increase design flexibility because
they can be integrated with any field
tile.
Protect the edges
Though tiles are extremely durable,
their edges are vulnerable to
chipping and cracking if left
unprotected. Imagine investing your
time, money, and hard work into a
tile project, only to end up with chips
in your tile edges.
Schluter
®
profiles are designed to
produce a long-lasting installation by
protecting tile edges from damage.
Caulking - a thing of the past
Nobody likes caulking. It is used
purely out of necessity to seal joints
or seams, and allow for movement
at floor/wall transitions and inside
wall corners, or where tile meets a
fixed element. Not only is caulking
unsightly, it is not a permanent
solution.
Schluter
®
profiles eliminate the need
for caulking in tile installations. With
cove-shaped profiles for floor/wall
transitions and inside wall corners,
and movement joint profiles with
flexible zones to absorb movement,
caulking has become a thing of the
past.
Just for looks
While the majority of profiles are
produced to meet functional
installation needs, they can also be
used to enhance design. Schluter
®
decorative profiles are produced
exclusively for design purposes and
are available in a variety of finishes
to accent the field tile, match fixtures
in the room, or create a decorative
border around a mosaic insert.
A profile for every style
Schluter
®
profiles can blend with
the tile color for a subtle finish, or
contrast with the tile to create an
accent.
Whatever your design style, the
wide variety of available materials,
finishes, colors, and styles of
Schluter
®
profiles helps ensure you
will find a profile suiting your decor
and installation needs.
Unleash your creativity!
Look inside to view examples of the
many beautiful and functional design
concepts at your disposal when you
work with Schluter
®
profiles.
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