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Schlüter-SCHIENE-AC is a finishing profile made of colour-coated aluminium. The 87° angle protects the edges of floor tiles from mechanical damage. The joint spacer creates a uniform joint cavity with the tile. SCHIENE-AC is suitable for interior spaces with minor mechanical stresses - see the Material tab below for more information.
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 defines a joint chamber with the tile. The anchoring leg of SCHIENE-AC can be punched with a radius perforation so that the profile can be used to form curves.
The profile is available in the following finishes:
In special cases, the suitability of materials must be verified based on the anticipated chemical, mechanical, and/or other stresses.
The aluminium material of Schlüter-SCHIENE-AC is pre-treated and powder-coated with a polyurethane covering. The coating is colour-stable, as well as UV- and weather-resistant. Visible edges should be protected against abrasion.
Note:
Whilst powder-coating creates a hard, strong and decorative finish to profiles, they can still chip or mark. Careful consideration should be given to the environment the profile is being used in. For example, a powder-coated profile subject to bare feet walking on it in a bathroom floor will be much less likely to be marked or scratched than the same finish on a profile in an office, a hotel reception, a shopping mall or an airport. Care should therefore be taken to not subject profiles to undue force, unreasonable impact or excessive foot or vehicular traffic.
Tile adhesive and grout should be immediately removed from all visible surfaces using clean water. Visible surfaces may be susceptible to scratches so acidic, alkaline or abrasive cleaning chemicals should not be used.