Schluter®-SCHIENE-STEP is an anodized aluminum finishing and edging profile for ceramic tile and natural stone installations on stairs. The profile features a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg, which is secured in the mortar bond coat beneath the tile. The top of the profile features an 87° sloped vertical wall section that transfers point loads to the substrate and surface covering while protecting the tile from damage, while the ribbed vertical leg covers the edge of the sub-assembly or top of the riser. SCHIENE-STEP is suitable for residential applications (e.g., stairs not exposed to heavy traffic). The integrated joint spacer establishes a defined joint cavity between the tile and the profile.