Use and Care Manual

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FLOOR PROFILES
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, and anodized
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.
Note: When using Schluter
®
uncoupling
membranes with RENO-U profiles, factor in the
thickness of the membrane over the anchoring
leg when selecting the profile height.
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.
Note: When using Schluter
®
uncoupling
membranes with RENO-RAMP profiles, factor
in the thickness of the membrane over the
anchoring leg when selecting the profile height.
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.
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RENO-RAMP
RENO-RAMP-K