Preview: Clerkenwell Design Week – Schlüter-Systems launches display at Material Source Studio, London

WORDS BY Stuart O'Brien

May 15, 2026

Architects and designers can now explore the latest tile installation systems and specification support from Schlüter-Systems, in a dedicated studio setting…

Schlüter-Systems Ltd has announced the launch of its new display at Material Source Studio in London, strengthening the company’s presence within the architecture and interior design community. A market leader in system solutions for tile and stone installations, Schlüter-Systems develops innovative products designed to protect, support and enhance tiled finishes, delivering long-term durability, performance and design flexibility across residential, commercial and hospitality sectors.

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Located in the thriving capital, the new display showcases a curated selection of Schlüter’s market leading systems for tile and stone installations, including KERDI-LINE-G3, KERDI-DRAIN, KERDI-BOARD, storage solutions (DESIGN-NICHE and SHELF), movement joints and floor and wall profiles. The space has been designed to demonstrate how Schlüter products work together as a fully integrated system, supporting durability, performance and design freedom in commercial and hospitality environments.

In addition to serving as a product showcase, the studio provides an excellent central location for Schlüter’s Technical Specification Consultants to meet with architects, designers and clients, discuss live projects and offer tailored technical guidance in an inspiring setting.

Image credit: Schlüter-Systems

Speaking on the launch, UK Managing Director Joachim Backes commented: “Having a presence at Material Source Studio in London is an important step for us. It puts Schlüter-Systems right at the heart of the design community and makes it easier for architects and specifiers to engage with our solutions in person. Being able to see and handle the products, and to talk through live projects with our team, makes a real difference at specification stage. This display reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the industry with practical, reliable systems that help deliver high-quality, durable installations.”

Image credit: Schlüter-Systems

During Clerkenwell Design Week, while Schlüter-Systems will not be exhibiting, architects and designers visiting the area are encouraged to drop into Material Source Studio to view the new display. The studio offers a convenient, calm space away from the main exhibition to explore Schlüter’s systems and gain hands-on insight into best practice specification. The display offers visitors the opportunity to see and handle product samples and explore colour and finish options. Schlüter’s technical team will also be on hand to provide expert advice and guidance for upcoming projects.

The launch reflects Schlüter-Systems’ ongoing commitment to supporting architects, designers and specifiers with robust, reliable solutions that prevent costly failures and ensure long-lasting installations.

Schlüter-Systems is one of our Recommended Suppliers and regularly features in our Supplier News section of the website. If you are interested in becoming one of our Recommended Suppliers, please email Katy Phillips.

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Preview: Clerkenwell Design Week – Schlüter-Systems launches display at Material Source Studio, London

Architects and designers can now explore the latest tile installation systems and specification support from Schlüter-Systems, in a dedicated studio setting…

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