Is Reno-U worth it over a plastic edge strip?

Yes for floors that see traffic. Aluminum holds up where plastic cracks and yellows, and the ramp reduces trip risk. Plastic is cheaper only for low-use areas.

What tile height does the 3/8-inch profile fit?

It is made for tile roughly 3/8 inch thick, so the trim sits flush with the tile surface. Measure your tile plus thin-set before ordering; a mismatch leaves a lip.

Can I use it between tile and carpet?

Yes. Reno-U is designed for tile meeting a lower surface such as carpet, laminate or concrete, with the ramp covering the height change.

Bed the profile in thin-set along the tile edge, press tile against it, and let the adhesive cure before traffic. It is not self-stick, so it needs mortar.

Certain sizes are ADA-compliant, per Schluter. Check the specific size against the ADA listing before relying on it for a public space.

Tile trim rarely goes on deep sale; the best price tends to be at large home-improvement stores. At $22.08 at The Home Depot as of November 4, 2026, it is near the low end of its range.

Where is the Schluter Reno-U Tile Edge Trim cheapest?

At The Home Depot, for $22.08, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Schluter Reno-U Tile Edge Trim?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Pro Source Center, Pro Supply Center, The Home Depot.

Schluter Reno-U Tile Edge Trim

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Our take on the Schluter Reno-U Tile Edge Trim

Reno-U is a satin anodized aluminum profile that finishes the exposed edge of a tile floor and ramps down to an adjoining lower surface, so tile edges don't chip and the drop-off is less of a trip hazard. The 3/8-inch (10 mm) profile in 8 ft 2-1/2 in length is the common pick for tile meeting carpet, laminate or concrete. At $22.08 at The Home Depot as of November 4, 2026, it sits at the low end of its recent range, with three stores pricing it new.