Meet Porcelain Concepts
Porcelain Concepts is your go-to commercial sales and distribution resource for Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels & Slabs otherwise known as GPTP/S.
Running this division is Carlos Avila, a tile industry veteran with nearly 20 years’ experience representing factories such as Italgres, and Panaria Ceramica.
Porcelain Concepts’ goal is to make this product line more accessible for builders, dealers, and A&D (Architect & Designer) channels by importing, warehousing, and distributing high-quality GPTP in job-lot quantities from some of the most reputable factories in Italy and Spain.
Porcelain Concepts takes the strong relationships developed with manufacturers around the world, deep product expertise, and a strong reputation for sourcing high-quality products and materials into a new direction we think you’ll appreciate.
In addition to stocking 3.5mm-6mm thin panels, Porcelain Concepts will also be able to fulfill orders for 10-20mm porcelain slabs, matching 2cm pavers, and tiles from 12”x24” to 48”x48”.
Meet Carlos Avila, VP & General Manager
As the Vice President of Commercial Sales and General Manager for Porcelain Concepts, LLC, Carlos will initially focus on markets in Florida and the Southeast which can be readily served by our distribution center in Fort Myers, Florida.
Carlos is a seasoned tile industry professional with experience at Italgres and Panaria Group, two important Gauged Porcelain Panel/Slab manufacturing resources.
He spent nine years at Italgres, learning how to work with the construction community, from property owners to architects and designers, builders, and flooring contractors. He prides himself on understanding and managing the expectations of every player. Although each has the same goal - to buy/build/design/install beautiful tiles on beautiful projects -each has different expectations.
Eight years with Panaria Group allowed Carlos to learn about different business models for porcelain tile distributors and the key elements of success.
GPT/S is the future of the tile industry; Porcelain Concepts and Carlos Avila want to be with you every step of the way.
When Carlos isn't concentrating on Porcelain Concepts, he will either be with his family, watching futból, or preparing for a next competitive event with the Triathlon Community of Central Florida
Porcelain Concepts looks forward to working with you to bring your designs with large format gauged porcelain tile and panels to life.
What Customers & Suppliers Say...
"I have worked with Carlos Avila since he started with Panaria Ceramica. He is an excellent listener intuitively understanding the issues that his customers face. What a pleasure to be able to work alongside him at Porcelain Concepts."
Kathryn Spencer
Tile Outlets of America
"Carlos Avila is someone who stands out in our industry as providing excellent support and service of products. He is knowledgeable and carefully studied on all aspects of market and materials that he is directly charged to service."
Laurie Brown, Managing Partner
Traditions in Tile & Stone
"I have worked with Carlos Avila at Panaria for almost 2 years. I wholeheartedly endorse Carlos for his outstanding skills, dedication, and professionalism. Carlos' ability to get things done sets him apart. I confidently recommend Carlos."
Roy Santos, East Coast Area Manager
Panaria Group U.S.A. INn