Schluter Tile To Laminate Transition
Transitions from a tiled floor to other surfaces need to be protected and floor profiles are designed to ensure a smooth transition while preventing tile edges from chipping and cracking.
Schluter tile to laminate transition. Schluter reno u is designed to protect tile edges and provide a smooth transition between tile coverings and floor coverings at lower elevations by abutting both surfaces. The schluter metal strip used is very common and no they do not have other colors. Schluter schiene provides effective and attractive edge protection for tile coverings that are typically bordered by carpet at expansion joints or as decorative edging for stairs the profile offers a discreet minimum reveal which is ideal for creating elegant transitions between floor coverings. Creates smooth transitions to eliminate trip hazards.
This post should the vertical part of the strip be the same thickness as the tile and should this dimension include the small lip at the top of the strip. Ideal for transitions from tile coverings to finished concrete. Schluter systems offers a vast selection of floor profiles that protect tile edges between floor coverings at both equal and lower elevations. When the transition from tile to laminate is under the door you have to make sure you will install it parallel with the door as to obtain a nice effect.
The problem with laminates is that their moldings never match the products. The profile is available in stainless steel solid brass and anodized aluminum. Your tile is bonded to the subfloor with thinset while the laminate is most likely a floating product. You need a t molding of some sort for this transition.
Schluter reno t is designed to provide transitions between existing same height hard surface floor coverings e g ceramic tile or natural stone parquet flooring concrete pavers laminate etc primarily in retrofit applications. Either you install laminate around ceramic tiles or tiles around laminate flooring you have to use a transition as to hide the height difference and to get a nice appearance. The transition from tile to laminate is causing us some concern as we don t have much experience.