What Is Schluter Strip

The schluter strip are metal strips used with tile installations. Most commonly, the schluter strip is used to form the edge of a tile installation. This strip will give a square edge rather than a bullnose tile edge. They can be used as a decorative element within the tile pattern, as a border or divider.

What is a Schluter strip for tile?

Schluter®-DECO-DE is a stainless steel finishing and edge-protection profile for 135° outside corners of tiled surfaces. … Schluter®-DESIGNLINE is a border profile used to create decorative designs in tile fields on walls. In stainless steel, the profile can also be used to produce decorative designs in floors.

What is Schluter made of?

Uncoupling and waterproofing membrane: Schluter®-DITRA Made of polyethylene, DITRA also serves as a waterproofing layer that protects moisture-sensitive substrates, such as plywood/OSB. Free-space on the underside of the matting provides a route for excess moisture and vapor to prevent damage to the tile layer above.