Floor areas

Low-profile floor heating systems are becoming increasingly popular and add an extra level of comfort to your tiled or natural stone floors – and not just during the colder months of the year. In addition to their benefits in terms of efficiency and sustainability, our floor heating systems also prevent mould growth by helping to dry out residual moisture in the room. We offer both electric and water-based (hydronic) floor heating systems.

Water-based floor heating systems use hot water instead of electricity and are the best solution for heating larger floor areas. They heat both the room and the surfaces and can therefore replace conventional radiators as the primary heat source.

Electric floor heating systems are recommended for comfort heating in certain areas as a secondary heat source, as the heating cables can be individually routed to wherever heat is desired. They also serve as a protective membrane and have the added advantage of being waterproof. Thanks to the short warm-up times and precise timing, an electric floor heating system is more cost-effective to use than you might imagine.

The Peel & Stick versions of our systems are particularly practical and time-saving. With a pressure-sensitive adhesive laminated to the bottom surface and without the need to mix or spread tile adhesive in order to apply the membrane, these versions make electric floor heating systems quick, clean and easy to install.

If you are looking for reliable impact sound insulation that meets high demands, our Schlüter-DITRA-SOUND is the ideal solution for ceramic and natural stone floor coverings. The innovative heavy foil with applied fleece not only ensures a secure bond between the tile covering and the subfloor, but also effectively reduces impact sound - generated by hard footwear or falling objects, for example - thanks to its special structure. This system solution can be installed to create a quiet living and working atmosphere by acoustically insulating rooms already during the preparation of floors to be tiled.

Due to its high load-bearing capacity, our composite impact sound insulation is also capable of handling greater loads without any problems. In addition, DITRA-SOUND can be used to reliably bridge cracks in the substrate so that your tile coverings remain protected in the long term. Thanks to its low installation height, the DITRA-SOUND mat is particularly versatile and enables flexible floor covering design.

Tiled floors are easy to maintain but do require adequate protection to ensure they last for the lifetime of the installation. Our Schlüter-SCHIENE floor trims (sometimes called profiles) are designed to prevent tile edges from chipping and cracking. They also ensure a smooth, attractive transition without any trip hazards between floor coverings of the same height. If the adjoining floor coverings are of different heights, then take a look at the Schlüter-RENO series.

All buildings and their materials expand and contract with temperature changes. This “movement” must be managed by installing movement joints to prevent tile and stone from cracking under stress. There are many factors to consider when deciding where movement joints should be located and we are happy to advise on your project. The Schlüter-DILEX collection includes various types of movement joints for different applications – connection, perimeter, structural and intermediate.

The edges of stairs are exposed to heavy mechanical stresses and reprsent a high risk for injuries if not finished properly. Offering slip-resistant design and excellent visibility, the Schlüter-TREP range of stair nosing trims improves safety on staircases and includes retrofit options if the tiling has already been completed.

Finally, if you’re using LVT instead of tile or stone, Schlüter-VINPRO can be used to protect the edges of the LVT covering.