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STAIR-NOSING PROFILESdamaged by excessive wear (Note:Schluter ® -TREP-SE/-S/-B offer replaceableinserts). Schluter ® -TREP-T has a consistent,uniform color at the wear surface,while Schluter ® -TREP-MT features adecorative brass inlay covered with a clear,soft PVC layer. Schluter ® -TREP-TL featuresa luminescent inlay, which glows for upto 10 hours after exposure to light.This increases the visibility of stair edges inthe dark and at dusk. Matching end capsare available.Commercial ApplicationsSESB3.2 Schluter ® -TREP-SE/-S/-B aredesigned to protect tiled stair edges andprovide an easily visible, slip-resistant wearsurface for durable, safe, and visuallyappealing stair-nosing design. They aresuitable for use in areas subjected to heavyfoot-traffic, such as offices or publicbuildings. The profiles feature a trapezoidperforatedanchoring leg made of stainlesssteel (TREP-SE) or aluminum (TREP-S andTREP-B), which is secured in the mortarbond coat beneath the tile and supports aslip-resistant thermoplastic rubber wearsurface. The tread surface of Schluter ®-TREP-SE/-S/-B is available in a variety ofcolors and can be replaced in case ofdamage or wear. The tread surface meetsor exceeds the static coefficient of frictionrecommendation in the Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA), for use in applicationswhere the risk of slipping exists (UnitedStates Testing Company, test methodASTM C 1028, .6 wet, .8 dry). Schluter ® -TREP-B features a 2-1/8" (52 mm) -widewear surface, easily allowing the designer toproduce stairs with the first and last stepsmarked by a 2" (50 mm) -wide strip in acontrasting color to increase visibility andsafety. The leading edges of TREP-S/-SE/-B have a 5/16" (8 mm) radius. Matchingend caps are available.23.3 Schluter ® -TREP-E is designed toprotect tiled stair edges and provide aneasily visible, slip-resistant wear surface fordurable, safe, and visually appealing stairnosingdesign. The profile is made ofattractive and durable stainless steel,making it particularly suited for areassubjected to heavy foot traffic, such asoffices or public buildings. The profile canbe integrated into stairs covered with tile ornatural stone, as well as into a screed or asurface coating that is a minimum 3/32"(2 mm) thick via the trapezoid-perforatedanchoring leg. When integrated into screedlayers, the anchoring leg of the profile mustbe covered with at least 9/16" (15 mm) ofmortar. The Schluter ® -TREP-E wearsurface meets or exceeds the coefficient offriction recommendation in the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA), for use inapplications where the risk of slipping exists(Tile Council of North America (TCA), testmethod ASTM C 1028, .66 wet or dry).Matching end caps are available.Material Properties andAreas of ApplicationSchluter ® stair-nosing profiles are resistantto most chemicals encountered in tiledenvironments. In special cases, thesuitability of a proposed type of materialmust be verified based on the anticipatedchemical, mechanical, and/or otherstresses. Exceptions and special considerationsare listed below.Stainless steel profiles are roll-formed,resulting in a slightly different contour thanthose made of extruded aluminum.Stainless steel can sustain high mechanicalstresses and is especially well suited forapplications requiring resistance againstchemicals and acids; for example, in thefood industry, breweries, dairies,commercial kitchens, public swimmingpools, and hospitals. Typically, the profilesare formed using 304 (1.4301 = V2A)stainless steel. Certain profiles, whenindicated, are also formed using 316 L(1.4404 = V4A) stainless steel, whichoffers even higher corrosion resistance thanthe 304.Aluminum profiles must be tested to verifytheir suitability if chemical stresses areanticipated. Cementitious materials, inconjunction with moisture, become alkaline.Since aluminum is sensitive to alkalinesubstances, exposure to the alkali(depending on the concentration andduration of exposure) may result incorrosion (aluminum hydroxide formation).Therefore, it is important to remove mortaror grout residue from visible surfaces. Inaddition, ensure that the profile is solidlyembedded in the setting material and thatall cavities are filled to prevent the collectionof alkaline water.Anodized aluminum profiles feature ananodized layer that retains a uniformappearance during normal use. Thesurface, however, is susceptible toscratching and wear and may be damagedby grout or setting material. Therefore,these materials must be removedimmediately. Otherwise, the descriptionregarding aluminum applies.Thermoplastic rubber inserts are highlyresistant to chemicals and can withstandchemical stresses typically encountered intiled environments. Thermoplastic elastomerscan be connected by welding if profilesare joined to produce longer lengths.PVC treads are UV-resistant, though notpermanently color-stable, in exteriorapplications.InstallationRONDEC-STEP1. Select RONDEC-STEP according to tilethickness. Note: the profile is availablein two vertical leg lengths, 1-3/8"(35 mm) and 2-1/4" (57 mm), to coverthe thickness of the sub-assembly.2. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-setmortar to the area where the profile is tobe placed.3. Press the perforated anchoring leg ofthe profile into the mortar and align.4. Trowel additional thin-set mortar overthe perforated anchoring leg to ensurefull coverage and support of thetile edges.5. Solidly embed the tiles so that the tiledsurface is flush with the top of theprofile; the profile should not be higherthan the tiled surface, but rather up toapprox. 1/32" (1 mm) lower.6. Set the tile to the integrated jointspacer, which ensures a uniform joint of1/16" - 1/8" (1.5 - 3 mm).7. Fill the joint completely with grout orsetting material.

STAIR-NOSING PROFILES8. Work with materials and tools that willnot scratch or damage sensitivesurfaces. Setting materials must beremoved immediately.Note: Matching corners are available forRONDEC-STEP.TREP-FL, TREP-T/-MT/-TL, TREP-SE/-S/-B, and TREP-E1. Select profile size according to tilethickness.2. Install riser tile flush with the stairtread surface.3. Using a notched trowel, apply thin-setmortar along edge area above riser.4. Fill cavities on the underside of theprofile with thin-set mortar (Exception:does not apply to TREP-FL).5. Press the trapezoid-perforated anchoringleg of the profile into the thin-setmortar, making sure the front edge ofthe support section is aligned flush withthe riser tile (Exception: TREP-E andTREP-FL are installed such that thefront edge of the profile overlaps theriser tile). Full coverage must beobtained at the edge area to ensuresupport of the profile.6. Trowel additional thin-set mortar overthe anchoring leg and the stair treadsurface to ensure full coverage andsupport of the tile edges.7. Solidly embed the tread tiles so that thetiled surface is flush with the top of theprofile.8. A joint of approx. 1/16" - 1/8" (1.5 mm- 3 mm) should be left between the tileand the profile.9. Fill joint completely with grout orsetting material.MaintenanceSchluter ® stair-nosing profiles require nospecial maintenance or care and areresistant to mold and fungi. Clean profilesusing common household cleaning agents.Stainless steel surfaces exposed to theenvironment or aggressive substancesshould be cleaned periodically using a mildhousehold cleaner. Regular cleaningmaintains the neat appearance of stainlesssteel and reduces the risk of corrosion. Allcleaning agents must be free ofhydrochloric and hydrofluoric acid. Stainlesssteel surfaces develop a sheen whentreated with a chrome-polishing agent.Oxidation films on aluminum may beremoved with a conventional polishingagent, but will form again.In the case of anodized aluminum, do notuse abrasive cleaning agents. Damage tothe anodized layer can be repaired byapplying varnish.Notes: When Schluter ® -TREP-E is integratedinto screed layers, the profile mustbe completely embedded in the mortar.The trapezoid-perforated anchoring legmust be covered with at least 9/16"(15 mm) of mortar.When using surface coatings, Schluter ®-TREP-E is adhered to the edge of the stairtread and adjusted in such a way that thefront edge of the profile is flush with theriser. The trapezoid-perforated anchoringleg is covered completely with the surfacecoating, so that the finished surface is flushwith the profile.3

STAIR-NOSING PROFILESProduct Item Numbers2.8 Schluter ® -RONDEC-STEPItem No.= HA = 1-3/8" - 35 mmor 2-1/4" - 57 mmH =Tile ThicknessA =Vertical leg lengthAluminum, Aluminum, Aluminum, Aluminum,satin brushed chrome satin nickel brushed nickelanodized anodized anodized anodized(AE) (ACGB) (ANI) (ANIGB)5/16"– 8 mm 1-3/8" – 35 mm RS 80 AE 35 RS 80 ACGB 35 RS 80 ANI 35 RS 80 ANIGB 353/8" – 10 mm 1-3/8" – 35 mm RS 100 AE 35 RS 100 ACGB 35 RS 100 ANI 35 RS 100 ANIGB 351/2" – 12.5 mm 1-3/8" – 35 mm RS 125 AE 35 RS 125 ACGB 35 RS 125 ANI 35 RS 125 ANIGB 355/16"– 8 mm 2-1/4" – 57 mm RS 80 AE 57 RS 80 ACGB 57 – –3/8" – 10 mm 2-1/4" – 57 mm RS 100 AE 57 RS 100 ACGB 57 – –1/2" – 12.5 mm 2-1/4" – 57 mm RS 125 AE 57 RS 125 ACGB 57 – –2.8 Schluter ® -RONDEC-STEPH =Tile ThicknessA =Vertical leg lengthItem No.Aluminum, Aluminum, Aluminum, Aluminum,satin brushed satin brass brushed brasscopper/bronze copper/bronze anodized anodizedanodized (AK) anodized (AKGB) (AM) (AMGB)5/16"– 8 mm 1-3/8" – 35 mm RS 80 AK 35 RS 80 AKGB 35 RS 80 AM 35 RS 80 AMGB 353/8" – 10 mm 1-3/8" – 35 mm RS 100 AK 35 RS 100 AKGB 35 RS 100 AM 35 RS 100 AMGB 351/2" – 12.5 mm 1-3/8" – 35 mm RS 125 AK 35 RS 125 AKGB 35 RS 125 AM 35 RS 125 AMGB 355/16"– 8 mm 2-1/4" – 57 mm RS 80 AK 57 RS 80 AKGB 57 RS 80 AM 57 RS 80 AMGB 573/8" – 10 mm 2-1/4" – 57 mm RS 100 AK 57 RS 100 AKGB 57 RS 100 AM 57 RS 100 AMGB 571/2" – 12.5 mm 2-1/4" – 57 mm RS 125 AK 57 RS 125 AKGB 57 RS 125 AM 57 RS 125 AMGB 57Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.50 m2.8 Schluter ® -RONDEC-STEPAccessoriesItem No.Outside corners, 90°E 90 profile item number*Outside corners, 135°E 135 profile item number*Inside corners, 90°I 90 profile item number*Inside corners, 135°I 135 profile item number*How to order corners:*To complete the item number for corners, addthe corresponding profile item number (e.g., E 90 RS80 AE 35).Outside CornerInside Corner4

STAIR-NOSING PROFILES= H3.4 Schluter ® -TREP-FLItem No.H = Tile ThicknessStainless steel Stainless steel,304 brushed(1.4301 = V2A) 304 (1.4301 = V2A)(E)(EB)Length supplied: 4' 11" — 1.50 m11/32" – 9 mm FL 90 E / 150 FL 90 EB / 1507/16" – 11 mm FL 110 E / 150 FL 110 EB / 1501/2" – 12.5 mm FL 125 E / 150 FL 125 EB / 150Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.50 m11/32" – 9 mm FL 90 E FL 90 EB7/16" – 11 mm FL 110 E FL 110 EB1/2" – 12.5 mm FL 125 E FL 125 EB3.4 Schluter ® -TREP-FLAccessoriesItem No.End capE/ FLEB3.1 Schluter ® -TREP-T3.1 Schluter ® -TREP-MT3.1 Schluter ® -TREP-TL3/4" - 19 mm= HH = Tile ThicknessItem No.Withoutinlay5/16" – 8 mm T color* 87/16" – 11 mm T color* 11Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.50 mH = Tile ThicknessItem No.Brassinlay5/16" – 8 mm MT color* 87/16" – 11 mm MT color* 11H = Tile ThicknessItem No.Luminescentinlay5/16" – 8 mm T color* 8 L7/16" – 11 mm T color* 11 LSchluter ® -TREP*Color Codes (-T/-MT)*Color Codes (-TL)AccessoriesEnd capItem No.EKT / color*HBLightbeigeGGreyNBNutbrownSBBlackbrownTo complete the item number,add the color code (e.g., T HB 8).GGreySBBlackbrownTo complete the item number,add the color code (e.g., T SB 8 L).5

STAIR-NOSING PROFILES1-1/32" - 26 mm 3/32" - 2 mm= HNote: Radius of leadingedge = 5/16" - 8 mm.3.2 Schluter ® -TREP-SEH = Tile ThicknessLength supplied: 4' 11" — 1.50 mItem No.Stainless steel support withthermoplastic rubber insert5/16" – 8 mm color* 8 SE / 1503/8" – 10 mm color* 10 SE / 1501/2" – 12.5 mm color* 12 SE / 150Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.50 m5/16" – 8 mm color* 8 SE3/8" – 10 mm color* 10 SE1/2" – 12.5 mm color* 12 SELength supplied: 4' 11" — 1.50 mStainless steel support section304 (1.4301 = V2A)5/16" – 8 mm TES 8 / 1503/8" – 10 mm TES 10 / 1501/2" – 12.5 mm TES 12 / 150Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.50 m5/16" – 8 mm TES 83/8" – 10 mm TES 101/2" – 12.5 mm TES 123.2 Schluter ® -TREP-SELength = in. - mm*Color CodesCGYellowNBNutBrownGGreyGSBlackHBLightbeigeTo complete the item number,add the color code (e.g., G 10 SE).Item No.Replacement thermoplasticrubber insert8' – 2.5 m PE 26 / color*10' – 3 m PE 26 / color* / 30050' – 15 m PE 26 / color* / 503.2 Schluter ® -TREP-SEAccessoriesEnd capItem No.E 26 / color*1-1/32" - 26 mm 3/32" - 2 mm= HNote: Radius of leadingedge = 5/16" - 8 mm.3.2 Schluter ® -TREP-SH = Tile ThicknessLength supplied: 4' 11" — 1.50 mItem No.Aluminum support withthermoplastic rubber insert5/16" – 8 mm color* 8 S / 1503/8" – 10 mm color* 10 S / 1501/2" – 12.5 mm color* 12 S / 150Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.50 m5/16" – 8 mm color* 8 S3/8" – 10 mm color* 10 S1/2" – 12.5 mm color* 12 SLength supplied: 4' 11" — 1.50 mAluminum support section5/16" – 8 mm TAS 8 / 1503/8" – 10 mm TAS 10 / 1501/2" – 12.5 mm TAS 12 / 150Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.50 m5/16" – 8 mm TAS 83/8" – 10 mm TAS 101/2" – 12.5 mm TAS 123.2 Schluter ® -TREP-SLength = in. - mm*Color CodesCGYellowNBNutBrownGGreyGSBlackTo complete the item number,add the color code (e.g., G 10 S).HBLightbeigeItem No.Replacement thermoplasticrubber insert8' – 2.5 m PE 26 / color*10' – 3 m PE 26 / color* / 30050' – 15 m PE 26 / color* / 503.2 Schluter ® -TREP-SAccessoriesEnd capItem No.E 26 / color*6

STAIR-NOSING PROFILES2-1/16" - 52 mm 3/32" - 2 mm= HNote: Radius of leadingedge = 5/16" - 8 mm.3.2 Schluter ® -TREP-BH = Tile ThicknessLength supplied: 4' 11" — 1.50 mItem No.Aluminum support withthermoplastic rubber insert5/16" – 8 mm color* 8 B / 1503/8" – 10 mm color* 10 B / 1501/2" – 12.5 mm color* 12 B / 1509/16" – 15 mm color* 15 B / 1501" – 25 mm color* 25 B / 150Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.50 m5/16" – 8 mm color* 8 B3/8" – 10 mm color* 10 B1/2" – 12.5 mm color* 12 B9/16" – 15 mm color* 15 B1" – 25 mm color* 25 BLength supplied: 4' 11" — 1.50 mAluminum support section5/16" – 8 mm TAB 8 / 1503/8" – 10 mm TAB 10 / 1501/2" – 12.5 mm TAB 12 / 1509/16" – 15 mm TAB 15 / 1501" – 25 mm TAB 25 / 150Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.50 m5/16" – 8 mm TAB 83/8" – 10 mm TAB 101/2" – 12.5 mm TAB 129/16" – 15 mm TAB 151" – 25 mm TAB 253.2 Schluter ® -TREP-BLength = in. - mm*Color CodesCGYellowNBNutBrownGGreyGSBlackHBLightbeigeTo complete the item number,add the color* code (e.g., G 10 B).Item No.Replacement thermoplasticrubber insert8' – 2.5 m PE 52 / color*10' – 3 m PE 52 / color* / 30050' – 15 m PE 52 / color* / 503.2 Schluter ® -TREP-BAccessoriesEnd capEnd capItem No.E 52 / color*3.3 Schluter ® -TREP-E3.3 Schluter ® -TREP-E3/8" - 10 mm1-3/16" - 30 mm= HH = Tile ThicknessLength supplied: 4' 11" — 1.50 mItem No.Stainless steel 304(1.4301 = V2A) (E)3/32" – 2 mm TE 20 / 1503/16" – 5 mm TE 50 / 1505/16" – 8 mm TE 80 / 1507/16" – 11 mm TE 110 / 1505/8" – 16 mm TE 160 / 1501" – 25 mm TE 250 / 150Length supplied: 8' 2-1/2" — 2.50 m3/32" – 2 mm TE 203/16" – 5 mm TE 505/16" – 8 mm TE 807/16" – 11 mm TE 1105/8" – 16 mm TE 1601" – 25 mm TE 250AccessoriesEnd capItem No.E/TE7

STAIR-NOSING PROFILES2.8 Schluter ® -RONDEC-STEP, in satinanodized aluminum, installed to effectivelyhide and protect stair tread edges in aresidential application.3.2 Schluter ® -TREP-S, in grey (left) and nut brown (right), installed to finish and protect tiledstair edges in areas subjected to heavy foot traffic. The slip-resistant tread is available invarious colors to provide contrast and improve visibility and can be replaced in cases ofdamage or excessive wear.3.3 Schluter ® -TREP-E, in stainless steel,installed to provide a durable, slip-resistantstair tread edge and accentuate the designelements of an office building.Schluter Systems L.P.194 Pleasant Ridge Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-5841Tel.: 1-800-472-4588 • Fax: 1-800-477-9783e-mail: info@schluter.comwww.schluter.comSchluter Systems (Canada) Inc.5626 Thimens Blvd., St-Laurent, QC H4R 2K9Tel.: 1-800-667-8746 • Fax: 1-514-336-2410e-mail: info@schluter.comItem number: CSSTAIRPRO Date: 01/2008 Printed in CANADA