Specification
FLOOR PROFILES
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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. RENO-T
is installed within the existing joint cavity
and overlaps adjoining surface materials,
thus preventing edges from becoming
damaged when subjected to mechanical
stress. RENO-T, in brass and anodized
aluminum size 9/14, is flexible in the
lateral direction and can be used in
curved applications.
Different-height Transitions
1.4 Schluter
®
-RENO-TK is designed
to provide a smooth transition from tile
coverings to floor coverings at lower
elevations, typically carpet. The profile
is available in stainless steel, solid brass,
and anodized aluminum. RENO-TK features
a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg,
which is secured in the mortar bond coat
beneath the tile, and a sloped surface
to eliminate trip hazards and protect
tile edges. The 1/4" (6 mm) channel
beneath the sloped flange of the profile
hides and protects the cut edge of lower
adjoining surface coverings. All sizes of the
RENO-TK are compliant with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). RENO-TK, in
anodized aluminum, features an integrated
joint spacer that establishes a defined joint
cavity between the tile and the profile. The
anchoring leg of RENO-TK, in solid brass
and anodized aluminum, sizes 60 to 100,
is available with a special radius perforation
“R” so that the profile can be used to form
curves.
1.2 Schluter
®
-RENO-U is designed to
provide a smooth transition between tile
coverings and floor coverings at lower
elevations or finished concrete. The profile
is available in stainless steel, solid brass,
anodized aluminum and Tuscan color-
coated aluminum. RENO-U features a
trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg,
which is secured in the mortar bond coat
beneath the tile, and a sloped surface
(approximately 25°) that eliminates
trip hazards and protects tile edges.
The leading edge of the profile abuts the
lower surface covering, typically VCT.
RENO-U, in aluminum, features an integrated
joint spacer that establishes a defined joint
cavity between the tile and the profile. In
installations where the leading edge abuts a
lower surface covering, all sizes of RENO-U,
except the 3/4" (20 mm) and 11/16"
(17.5 mm), are compliant with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). In installations
where the leading edge rests on top of the
lower floor covering (e.g., finished concrete),
the 3/4" (20 mm), 11/16" (17.5 mm), and
9/16" (15 mm) sizes are not ADA-compliant.
1.8 Schluter
®
-RENO-RAMP is designed
to provide a smooth transition between
tile coverings and floor coverings at
lower elevations or finished concrete,
particularly in commercial applications
where wheel carts are used (e.g.,
bakeries, hospitals, etc.). The profile
is available in anodized aluminum.
RENO-RAMP features a trapezoid-
perforated anchoring leg, which is secured in
the mortar bond coat beneath the tile, and a
sloped transition surface that terminates
at the height of the tile edge. The profile
protects tile edges and provides a
sloped surface to eliminate trip hazards
and allow easy access for wheel carts.
RENO-RAMP features an integrated joint
spacer that establishes a defined joint
cavity between the tile and the profile.
Schluter
®
-RENO-RAMP-K is a variant
of the profile without an anchoring leg.
RENO-RAMP-K is installed adjacent
to existing floor coverings, e.g.,
retrofitting between existing floor
coverings and bare concrete without
having to disturb the existing flooring.
All sizes of RENO-RAMP, except sizes
9/16" (15 mm) and 3/4" (20 mm), are
compliant with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
1.7 Schluter
®
-RENO-V is designed to
provide a smooth transition between tile
coverings and floor coverings at lower
elevations. The profile is available in
anodized aluminum. RENO-V features a
trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg, which
is secured in the mortar bond coat beneath
the tile, and a movable transition arm that
allows the profile to adjust to the height
of the adjacent floor covering via a ball-
and-socket joint. The profile protects tile
edges and provides a sloped surface to
eliminate trip hazards. RENO-V features
an integrated joint spacer that establishes
a defined joint cavity between the tile and
the profile. RENO-V is also suitable for
heavy-duty applications (e.g., entrances to
garages or loading docks). In such cases,
the adjustable arm is backfilled with mortar.
Material Properties and
Areas of Application
Schluter edge-protection and transition
profiles are resistant to most chemicals
encountered in tiled environments. In
special cases, the suitability of a proposed
type of profile must be verified based on
the anticipated chemical, mechanical, and/
or other stresses. Exceptions and special
considerations are listed below:
FLOOR PROFILES
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RENO-RAMP
RENO-RAMP-K