SCHIENE
Finishing profile made of brass or aluminum that protects the edges of tiled floor coverings
Schlüter-SCHIENE
The Original since 1975. Celebrate with us the 50th anniversary of the original finishing profile.
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
Anchoring leg
This is embedded into the tile adhesive under the tile to keep it in place.
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
The patented grout spacer was introduced in 2001 and helps maintain uniform spacing and cohesion with adjacent grout lines.
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
The cove where the upright leg meets the anchoring leg, the filet increases the “bending moment” of the profile.
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.
1975
Invention of SCHIENE
SCHIENE is invented! Werner Schlüter creates the profile as a solution to protect exposed tile edges during a bathroom project with five doors.
1981
SCHIENE profile enhancement
SCHIENE gets its patented trademark trapezoid anchoring leg, improving its stability and making it easier to install.
1981
The company is born
SCHIENE is the name of the company started in homage to its flagship product. Schlüter-SCHIENE will eventually become what we know of today as Schlüter-Systems.
1982
Dedication to education
SCHIENE is the subject of the first educational video produced by Schlüter-Systems showcasing Werner Schlüter’s commitment to education and the basis of his slogan, “Our products cannot be sold, they have to be understood.”
1980s
Material and finish diversification
SCHIENE profiles are introduced in various materials and finishes, including color coatings and colored plastic versions.
1990s
Introduction of stainless steel SCHIENE
SCHIENE is now offered in stainless steel, increasing the profile's durability and suitability for various environments.
2001
Patented grout spacer
SCHIENE gets a grout spacer which ensures a consistent joint appearance and simplifies installation.
2010s
SCHIENE still shines
SCHIENE continues to be one of the most cherished products in the expanding range of innovative solutions offered by Schlüter-Systems.
2022
SCHIENE gets trendy
SCHIENE is now available in TRENDLINE powder-coated finishes.
2025
50th anniversary of SCHIENE
SCHIENE celebrates its 50th anniversary! It remains one of the most iconic and enduring products in the Schlüter-Systems portfolio!
