| I'm looking for a specific tile and I can't get it from my regular Distributor. Where can I get it from? |
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ILVA S.A. is organized in three zones in the United States to better service its customers' needs and requests, in other countries where
we are also present we count with zones also. For this reason, we kindly ask you check on the list below and contact the ILVA Representative according the State, City or Country.
US - South East.
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.
Please contact:
Mr. MARIO KLAPPHOLZ
Ph. 305-667-7090
E-mail. ceramicc@comcast.net
US - North East / Mid West.
North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois,
Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New York, Boston, Vermont,
New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Rod Island, Del
aware, West Virginia, Virginia.
Please contact:
Mr. GARY THORP
Ph. 856-608-0012
E-mail. gthorp@heartlandtile.com
US - West Coast.
Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California, Montana, Idaho,
Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Alaska.
Please contact:
Mr. DAVID ROMAR
Ph. 661-942-2545
E-mail. piagency@pacific-imports.net
CANADA.
Please contact:
Mr. RICHARD BIRON
Ph. 450-226-3873
E-mail. richard@arbiron.com
AUSTRALIA.
Please contact:
Mr. FRANK PIERUSZKA
Ph. (61) 2-9939-4155/44
E-mail. Frank@FJCeramics.com.au
NEW ZEALAND.
Please contact:
Mr. CARLOS FEZZA
Ph. (64) 9537-6417
E-mail. postcc@actrix.co.nz
JAPAN.
Please contact:
Mr. Riichi Harada, Mrs Matsuzono
Ph. (81) 3-3494-2331
E-mail. harada-co@mscbiglobe.ne.jp
BENELUX.
Please contact:
Mr. Frank Vermeulen
Ph. (31) 40-251-2008
E-mail. lodewijksbv@zonnet.nl
For other countries, please contact us directly: info@ilva.com.ar |
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| I want to get samples and/or catalogues. Where can I get them from or who might send me these? |
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| Please refer to FAQ #1. |
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| I'm remodeling/building my house/office, and would like to have some ideas on different options on how I could install your tiles, and or combine them. |
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We have a group of architects specialized in ceramic and porcelain
installations. Please don't hesitate in writing to us to info@ilva.com.ar.
As much information as we can receive from you, the better the solutions we can provide you (measures, tile selected, are of the house/office, etc.). |
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| Which is real porcelain? What's the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile? |
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In recent years, porcelain tiles have grown tremendously in popularity. In
many cases consumers enter a showroom and request porcelain tiles, but
can't answer why they want porcelain nor do they know there are several
different porcelains to consider. Hopefully, the following information will
help clarify what can be a rather confusing matter.
Porcelain tile is a ceramic tile with some very distinct qualities. The
positive characteristics that make porcelain an excellent choice should be
noted. The term PORCELAIN TILE refers to an extremely compact, dry-pressed
(dust pressed) tile produced with high quality raw materials and
specialized production techniques. Porcelain tiles are pressed under very
high pressure so the body is stronger than traditional ceramic and is fired
at a higher temperatures for longer periods of time than regular ceramic.
The resulting tile has a dense, impervious body with extremely low
porosity that provides the following advantages:
- High resistance to bending
- High resistance to rapid climate changes - Freeze/Thaw stable for exterior use
- High level of precision in calibration and flatness
- Extremely low porosity (always .5% or less water absorption) which in
turn means the material is frost proof and more resistant to staining
- Greater chip resistance due to the strength the porcelain body provides
(porcelain is 30% more dense than granite!)
When selecting porcelain tile, it is essential to specify the correct installation materials and methods. By ISO definition, glazed and unglazed porcelain must achieve 0.5% or less water absorption. This low porosity
rate challenges a bonding material's performance. Therefore, a premium
latex modified mortar system is strongly suggested.
Porcelain outperforms ceramic, slate, marble, even granite for years of
low-maintenance looks that last. |
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