Elevate Large-Scale Projects with Schluter Profiles: Performance Meets Aesthetic Excellence

Elevate Large-Scale Projects with Schluter Profiles: Performance Meets Aesthetic Excellence

For large-scale construction, efficiency, durability, and consistency are critical. Schluter® Profiles deliver on all fronts, offering a range of edge trimmings that not only protect tile installations but also drive productivity and design quality. As you plan multi-unit developments or commercial spaces, choosing Schluter ensures every detail—every edge—is professionally finished with precision.

Why Using Schluter Profiles Matter

1. Robust Protection That Withstands Heavy Use

• Edge protection: Schluter wall and countertop profiles like RONDEC and QUADEC safeguard fragile tile edges against chips and cracks—an essential advantage in high-traffic areas or multi-build phasing
• Discreet movement management: Movement-joint profiles (DILEX series) absorb building shifts, helping installations remain intact—reducing future maintenance in rugged job sites

2. Eliminate Tedious Caulking & Speed Up Installation

• Coved profiles create smooth transitions between walls and floors—replacing caulking entirely. This not only ensures clean lines, but also saves significant labor time
• Prefabricated solutions: Systems like SHOWERPROFILE-S simplify sloped shower installs by covering tile edges on inclined surfaces, helping crews install faster with fewer errors

3. Aesthetic Consistency Across Units

• Schluter Profiles come in a wide palette of finishes and materials: from anodized aluminum, stainless steel, to textured coatings—matching even the most refined design schemes and ensuring uniformity across buildings.

Features That Matter on a Larger Scale

Types of Schluter® Profiles for Optimal Flexibility

• Wall & Corner Trims: JOLLY (90° wall corners), RONDEC (rounded bullnose), QUADEC (sharp edge)—perfect for finishing exposed tile edges with style and substance
• Movement & Cove Transitions: DILEX series handles transitions and movement without messy caulking, ideal for tile-to-wall and floor-to-floor connections
• Floor Transitions: RENO‑U, RENO‑TK, RENO‑V provide buffer zones between tile and adjacent floors like carpeting or wood—ensuring long-lasting transitions
• Specialty Installations: SHOWERPROFILE‑S smooths shower floor-to-wall slopes, and other prefabricated components reduce on-site cutting

Final Thoughts: A Strategic Choice for Volume Builds

For large builders handling multifamily housing, commercial centers, or hospitality renovations, Schluter® Profiles offer:

• Scalability—easy procurement, consistent quality across units
• Efficiency—fewer installation challenges, faster project turnover
• Durability—lasting tile-edge protection and clean aesthetics
• Cost Savings—less labor, fewer repairs and callbacks

In short, Schluter Profiles help turn tile edges from a potential weak point into a showcase of precision and reliability.

Ready to streamline installs and deliver standout finishes on a grand scale? Let’s talk about your upcoming projects and how integrating Schluter Profiles can make your build smarter, faster, and more beautiful—across every unit.  Give us a call at 877-357-9663

From The Pro Desk; Top 5 Flooring Trends Homeowners Are Demanding Right Now

These aren’t designer daydreams. These are the floors homeowners are actually pulling the trigger on in 2025—styles that move fast, sell strong, and make a home stand out.

1. Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Still Reigns

Nobody’s surprised: LVP continues to dominate. Why? It looks like real hardwood, laughs at spills, and installs faster than you can say “weekend project.” Homeowners want peace of mind—and they’re finding it here.

👉 Shop Mannington Vinyl Flooring

2. Wide-Plank Hardwood Looks = Big Visual Impact

Thin boards are done. Wide planks make rooms feel bigger, cleaner, and more modern. Whether it’s light oaks or rich natural tones, wide boards give homeowners that “upscale” look without needing a mansion to match.

👉 Shop Shaw Expressions Wide Plank Collection

3. Outdoor Living Goes Next-Level with Pavers

The line between indoor and outdoor living is gone. Homeowners want patios, pool decks, and outdoor kitchens that look like an extension of their home. Porcelain pavers are the go-to: beautiful, durable, weatherproof.

👉 Shop MSI Arterra Porcelain Pavers

4. Bold Porcelain Tile That Makes a Statement

Neutral grays and safe choices are fading fast. Homeowners are asking for floral and geometric designs that turn a floor into a feature wall. Statement tile isn’t a trend—it’s the demand.

👉 Shop Daltile Lavaliere Collection

5. Sustainable & Low-Maintenance Choices

Eco-friendly is no longer optional—it’s expected. Add in scratch resistance, stain protection, and surfaces that don’t need constant babysitting, and you’ve got the flooring sweet spot. Homeowners want “set it and forget it” solutions.

👉 Shop Pietra di Ostuni Collection

Bottom Line

Homeowners aren’t following fads—they’re demanding practical, stylish, long-lasting floors. These five trends check every box: waterproof durability, wide-plank impact, indoor-outdoor lifestyle, bold design, and eco-conscious performance.

At FlooringMarket.com, we don’t just talk trends—we stock them.

How FlooringMarket’s Laticrete Partnership Helped Create a Lasting Community Mosaic

When the kids at SPARK! Mosaic Kids Camp 2025 in Rockford, Illinois, set out to create “Birds of a Feather Flock Together,” they weren’t just making art—they were building a legacy piece that will inspire for years to come.

Thanks to the leadership of mosaic artist Susan Burton of Art Explorations (Marseilles, IL), the support of FlooringMarket.com, and the trusted performance of Laticrete 254 Platinum Thinset and Laticrete SpectraLOCK Pro Premium Epoxy Grout, these young artists learned the craft, the patience, and the joy of building something together.

From the first tile to the final polished panel, the “Birds of a Feather” mosaic came together piece by piece—proof that great art is equal parts vision and materials you can trust.

Each child at camp designed their own bird panel, bringing a burst of personality and imagination to the larger work. Along the way, they discovered that the right thinset and grout aren’t just “construction stuff”—they’re the foundation of a masterpiece.

A bold yellow bird emerges on a rich brick-pattern background—grouted with SpectraLOCK Pro Premium Epoxy Grout to keep those colors bright for years to come.

A vivid green backdrop makes this bird pop, each piece secured with Laticrete 254 Platinum Thinset—a product built for permanence.

Cool blues meet crisp whites in this geometric-inspired design, locked in place with SpectraLOCK Pro Premium for both beauty and durability.

By the end of camp, the separate panels joined together to form a stunning, unified installation—a symbol of how individual effort and community spirit can merge into something extraordinary.

Artist Spotlight: Susan Burton

Based in Marseilles, IL, Susan Burton is the founder of Art Explorations and a passionate advocate for public art. Her work spans large-scale community mosaics to intimate, hands-on workshops like SPARK! Mosaic Kids Camp. She believes art should connect people, tell stories, and stand the test of time—values that shine through in every project she leads. Learn more at ArtExplorations.com.

For FlooringMarket, partnering with Laticrete on projects like this is more than supplying materials—it’s about helping communities create something worth keeping. At SPARK! Mosaic Kids Camp, the right products didn’t just hold a project together; they held the memories, too.