Schlüter-SCHIENE

The Original since 1975. Celebrate with us the 50th anniversary of the original finishing profile.

Close-up of the Schlüter-SCHIENE finishing profile made of brass against a dark gray background

50 years of SCHIENE

For 50 years, Schlüter-SCHIENE has set the standard for protecting tile edges and ensuring a clean, professional finish. What started as Werner Schlüter’s innovative solution to exposed edges is now a global icon in the tile industry. As we celebrate this milestone, we honour SCHIENE's legacy and look to the future of tile edge protection.

50 years of excellence

In 1975, a small yet groundbreaking innovation in the world of tile installation was born: the Schlüter-SCHIENE. What started as a simple but effective solution to protect tile edges has, over the past five decades, grown into a global phenomenon, spawning an entire company and a diverse family of tile trim profiles that have revolutionized the construction and design industries.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Schlüter-SCHIENE, we take a moment to reflect on the evolution of this iconic product and the impact it has had on the industry.

The anatomy of Schlüter-SCHIENE

Close-up of the Schlüter-SCHIENE finishing profile made of brass against a dark gray background
Anchoring leg

Anchoring leg

This is embedded into the tile adhesive under the tile to keep it in place.

87° upright

87° upright

Angled at an optimal 87°, the upright leg transfers loadbearing weight into the anchoring leg and pushes it down, protecting the tile installed above.

Integrated grout spacer

Integrated grout spacer

The patented grout spacer was introduced in 2001 and helps maintain uniform spacing and cohesion with adjacent grout lines.

Trapezoid cut-outs

Trapezoid cut-outs

The trapezoid-shaped holes provide the best way for the thin-set mortar to adhere to both the tile and the substrate.

Filet

Filet

The cove where the upright leg meets the anchoring leg, the filet increases the “bending moment” of the profile.

Grout hook

Grout hook

This locks the grout in place, and prevents it from popping out under excessive pressure.

50 years of innovation

Take a journey through time and see how the SCHIENE profile grew from a simple idea into an industry icon. Experience the milestones that shaped 50 years of tile edge innovation.

Discover the different product variants of Schlüter-SCHIENE