[gil_happy]

Hello,

I'm wondering if there is any way to add 'schluter' to my existing shower tile that was installed approximately 10 years ago?

Basically, I had new tile installed recently at another home and learned about schluter and it looks great - it gives a much more finished look. Is there any thing I can do (maybe not schluter, but something else) that I can do to my already installed shower tile to give it a more finished look?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Half-fast eddie]

Yes. You would have to trim the schluter strip, removing the base and leaving not much more than the visible edge. Then take an oscillating saw with a carbide grit blade and cut a slot behind the installed tile. Squeeze in some thinset, carefully push the schluter in place, and tape it in position overnight.

 

[Texican57]

Bull nose tiles?

 

[gil_happy]

Bull nose tiles?

That could certainly work, but I don't think I want to add any new tile as I don't think it will match or fit the existing style.

 

[gil_happy]

Yes. You would have to trim the schluter strip, removing the base and leaving not much more than the visible edge. Then take an oscillating saw with a carbide grit blade and cut a slot behind the installed tile. Squeeze in some thinset, carefully push the schluter in place, and tape it in position overnight.

Thanks for this I will ask the contractors who are coming into bid on some other tile work to see if they can do something like this.

 

[huesmann]

Perhaps you could use an oscillating tool to undercut the edge tiles enough to slip the Schluter trim underneath without having to cut the flange off?

 

[Half-fast eddie]

Perhaps you could use an oscillating tool to undercut the edge tiles enough to slip the Schluter trim underneath without having to cut the flange off?

That was my thought, but it would take a 1/2” to 3/4” groove … that’s pretty deep.

 

[jeffnc]

Next time keep in mind that Schluter is a company, not a product. What you mean is a trim profile, made by any company.

Search Results for tile profile at The Home Depot

Search Results for tile profile at The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

Anyway, yeah you can do either of the suggestions above. I would probably use an angle grinder to more quickly dig out some space for it, but you have to have some experience to keep that under control (and you would need a helper with a shop vac to take away the dust.)

If you want to cut the profile, you can get one in PVC rather than metal to make it easier. Or you can do a similar thing with pencil trim tile.

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[gil_happy]

Next time keep in mind that Schluter is a company, not a product. What you mean is a trim profile, made by any company.

Search Results for tile profile at The Home Depot

Search Results for tile profile at The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

Anyway, yeah you can do either of the suggestions above. I would probably use an angle grinder to more quickly dig out some space for it, but you have to have some experience to keep that under control (and you would need a helper with a shop vac to take away the dust.)

If you want to cut the profile, you can get one in PVC rather than metal to make it easier. Or you can do a similar thing with pencil trim tile.

MSI Ivory Pencil Molding 3/4 in. x 12 in. Honed Engineered Stone Wall Tile (1 ln. ft.) MP-EIVO

This Engineered Marble stone design evokes a rustic, old-world charm that's perfect for today's casual lifestyle. With a large selection of sizes and accessories to choose from, it can easily be laid in a pattern or single layout. The Ivory Pencil Molding Wall Tile is suitable for residential...

www.homedepot.com

Thanks for this... I did not realize 'Schluter' was a company - in fact the only reason I knew this name was when I had a tile quote at my home, I told the contractor that I wanted edging or trim and he said, 'oh, you mean Schluter'. At any rate, I agree about using a PVC based one vs metal.

 

[jeffnc]

Usually when people say "Schluter", they're talking about the waterproofing and tile underlayment the company makes, which is its most popular use for showers and floors (Kerdi and Ditra). If someone says they have a Schluter shower, they basically mean Kerdi.

I was ready for the more interesting question of whether you can install Kerdi over installed tile

 

[Half-fast eddie]

Usually when people say "Schluter", they're talking about the waterproofing and tile underlayment

Ditto. The title was deceiving.