Schlüter-SCHIENE-ES is an extruded profile that finishes and protects the edges of tiled coverings in addition to other suitable surface materials.

Applications include: transitions between different surface coverings (e.g. tile to carpet); dado coverings; edge protection at expansion joints; decorative edging for external wall corners and stairs; as well as a finish edging for all types of surfaces, such as carpet, parquetry, laminates, natural stone coverings, or cold cured resin coverings.

The profile’s unique design combines specific angle positions and material wall thicknesses to transmit point loads into the substrate and surface covering, thus protecting the covering’s edges against damage.

The joint spacer, which is integrated from a profile height of 8 mm, defines a joint chamber with the tile. The anchoring leg of SCHIENE-ES, in all material types, can be punched with a radius perforation so that the profile can be used to form curves. Note: For technical reasons, products that are only one metre in length are not available with radius perforations.

1. Select the profile height according to the tile thickness and the installation method.
2. Apply tile adhesive to the area where the tile covering will end, using a notched trowel.
3. Press the trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg of the profile firmly into the adhesive and align it.
4. Trowel additional tile adhesive over the trapezoid perforated anchoring leg to ensure full coverage.
5. Fully embed the adjoining tiles and adjust them in such a way that the upper lip of the profile is flush with the tile.
   Note: The profile may slightly protrude or be recessed in the wall area to offset dimensional variations in the covering material. In floor areas, the profile should not be higher than the tiled surface, but rather up to approx. 1 mm lower.
6. The tile is set to the lateral joint spacer, which creates an evenly spaced joint of 1.5 mm. In the case of profiles without joint spacer, a joint of approx. 1.5 mm is recommended.
7. Completely fill the space between the tile and the profile with grout.

The profile is available in the following finishes:

• E = stainless steel
  • V2A, material no. 1.4301 = AISI 304
• EB = brushed stainless steel

Material properties and areas of application

In special cases, the suitability of materials must be verified based on the anticipated chemical, mechanical, and/or other stresses.

Schlüter-SCHIENE in versions -ES (stainless steel), -EB (brushed stainless steel) are suitable for installation in wall and floor areas.

Profiles for use in walls and floors

Schlüter-SCHIENE-ES is made of roll formed V2A stainless steel (material no. 1.4301). The profile structure therefore varies slightly from the extruded brass and aluminium versions. SCHIENE-ES is highly durable and especially suited for application areas that must be resistant to chemicals and acids, such as the food industry, breweries, dairies, industrial kitchens, and hospitals.

Depending on the anticipated chemical stresses, customers can choose between the alloy materials 1.4301 (V2A) or 1.4404 (V4A). The use of V4A is recommended if consistent exposure is expected, for example in the case of swimming pools (fresh water). Even stainless steel of quality 1.4404 is not resistant to all chemical stresses. Substances such as hydrochloric or hydrofluoric acid or certain chloride and brine concentrations may cause damage. In certain cases, this also applies to seawater pools. Special anticipated stresses should therefore always be verified in advance.