I haven't used Schluter on countertops, but we have used it in the tub/shower and I love the look - very contemporary and clean looking. We used it both on the two edges of the tub and on the two sides of the vertical accent stripe. I can post a picture later.

Personally, I don't like the look of Schluter strips, and I wouldn't want to deal with the gunk that could build up around them on a counter top edge. If it were me and I was using tile on a counter top, I would look for one that comes with edge pieces or bullnose for the trim. Just MO, of course.

Good point about the gunk--I'm not the most meticulous housekeeper. Not sure if it would be a problem or not. I have a friend who used the system and poured her own concrete countertops (she's encouraging me to try it so clearly she doesn't understand my DIY skill level). I'll try to get hold of her.

I really dislike Schluter strips (unless for a very hip retro 50's kitchen/bath), otherwise they just scream that the tile guys didn't plan things out well.

Have you had a tile countertop before? If not, please think carefully about the ramifications of your choice. I've had them twice and it's not the way I would go for a variety of reasons.

Have you actually seen them in use? As I said I really like the clean look much better than bullnosed tile, so as they say, "different strokes". That said, on a flat surface, I would be concerned about cleanliness too.

We used Schluter edging for our backsplash and it looks great.

I just searched on Houzz and couldn't find any instance where Schluter was used to actually edge a countertop (plenty where it was used for the backsplash), so maybe it's just "not done".

I must admit I'm having a hard time understanding the idea. I can see using Schluter totally on a wall where the tile just stops, but if you do this, how do you plan to deal with the visible front edge of the counter? Sorry, but I just don't see how this would go. The counter underlayment has to have some thickness on it, so you've got a change of plain to deal with. Got any photos of what you have in mind?

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Visit their site and you'll get it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Schluter

Why not have your counter look like this?

I know this is a bathroom but I like how the tile edge is done.

[Contemporary Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2103) by Brentwood Interior Designers & Decorators AB HOME Interiors

Attached is a link to bill vincent's website. He is a member on this forum and has lots of photos of granite and tile counters.

Here is a link that might be useful: bill vincent's website

The edges would be caulked, same as for a backsplash. Grime wouldn't be an issue between the tile and trim. Do read Bill's info, he had great answers about tile of any form or material.

Thanks, Trebuchet.