Common questions

‌The tablets Rivesti are made from a mixture of post-consumer recycled PET and ground stones, as well as mother-of-pearl and pigments free of heavy metals and contaminants exclusively developed in Germany for the Rivesti. The pellet production process is sustainable and each m² prevents 66 PET bottles from being discarded into the environment. The lozenges are also anti-fungal and non-stick. Rivesti is a new coating technology, created and produced in Brazil and exported to several countries.

‌The tablets Rivesti they are not only decorative, they also serve as a coating. Therefore, they are manufactured within strict international standards and tested in real situations and in laboratories in Brazil and Germany, where tests indicate that the durability easily exceeds 20 years, with the same characteristics of brightness, color, mechanical resistance and chemistry. the tablets Rivesti can be applied in dry, humid and even submerged areas, such as swimming pools. Easy and quick installation does not require specialized professionals and can be done on various surfaces, such as pre-existing coatings, straightened plaster, concrete, drywall, wood, any smooth surface (in these cases, the application must be made with Cascola contact glue). The inserts can also be applied on textured walls or on rough plaster (in these cases, the application must be made with Ultracoll acrylic mortar). the tablets Rivesti they are anti-fungal and non-stick, facilitating daily maintenance and preventing the formation of fungi and bacteria in the covered areas, making them ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Cleaning can be done with the use of products usually used by you, as no household cleaning product is capable of causing any attack to the tablets. Always read our installation guide before applying the inserts and contact the Rivesti Customer Service Center if there are any doubts.

‌Yes, you can wet and wash the tablets Rivesti. They do not absorb water and can be used in environments that receive water permanently. When washing the tablets, you can use any cleaning product commonly used in your home, as no cleaning product can stain or damage the brightness of the tablets. Rivesti. You just can't use the rough side of the bushing and abrasive (sandy) products, which can scratch the shiny surface of the inserts. like the lozenges Rivesti have exclusive non-stick, antifungal and antibacterial technology that prevents dirt from settling on its surface and also the development of fungus and bacteria, daily cleaning is very easy and does not require any special product.

We manufacture and market the inserts Rivesti through our factory stores and this website, but we do not perform installation service. Our philosophy is “Do It Yourself”, that's why the insert plates Rivesti they have an installation-friendly design, allowing anyone to get the job done. If you don't want to do the installation yourself and don't know anyone who can do it, we can recommend professionals to assist you. These professionals have no relationship with the Rivesti and they were also referred to us by clients who hired their services and were satisfied. Dealings with these professionals do not pass through us and must be made directly by the client. Talk to the Rivesti Customer Service Center and ask for the indication of professionals, if needed.

Rivesti tiles Rivesti they were developed with a design concept that facilitates installation, so you can spare specialized professionals for the task. However, it is necessary that you have the will, attention and whim to do the job. Only you will be able to say if it meets these characteristics. If so, you'll be able to install without difficulties. In addition to the videos that illustrate the installation process well, we also provide a installation guide illustrated and quite explanatory. And you can always count on Rivesti Customer Service Center, able to give all the support you need, clarifying your doubts and assisting in the installation process.

The idea is that you can install the inserts Rivesti over other coatings without having to remove them. Clean and quick work, no debris, no dirt. See how in the videos available on this site and on our installation guide. And for more information, please contact us through our Rivesti Customer Service Center.

‌In addition to being able to apply over other coatings, you can also install the inserts Rivesti directly on the raw wall. If the wall is already plastered or even painted, just apply the glue in the same way as shown in the videos available on this site and on our installation guide. If the wall is only plastered or in the thin mass, and if the plaster or mass is well straightened and without particles coming off, it is also possible to install with contact glue, applying two coats of glue on the wall with an interval of 20 minutes between they. It is on the second coat that you will apply the tablets. If the wall is still rough, with irregularities or textured, the installation must be done with Ultracoll (acrylic mortar from Fortaleza) following the manufacturer's instructions.

‌The tablets Rivesti are indicated for use in dry, humid and even submerged environments, such as swimming pools. They look great in the bathroom shower box (wall and floor) and you won't have any problems, on the contrary, you'll have numerous advantages, since the tablets Rivesti they are anti-fungal and non-stick, making cleaning easier and preventing the formation of fungi and algae that affect the appearance of common tablets. In addition, of course, to leaving your box free of agents that are harmful to health.

The inserts or any finishing material do not have the function of waterproofing the environment, this must be done in the previous layers with the proper treatment of the substrates. If the waterproofing was poorly done or does not exist, no finishing material will be able to make the environment watertight. This is because small areas of infiltration can arise that you will not be able to avoid with the finish, such as a failure in the grout, for example, or a gap left between the drain and the floor. the tablets Rivesti they have 0% of water absorption and can be applied even in swimming pools, but they are never sold as a waterproofing material. Not the tablets Rivesti, nor any other inserts, nor any finishing materials. Properly waterproof the area with the correct products for this purpose and, then yes, apply the indicated finishes for wet environments, as is the case with inserts Rivesti.

‌The tablets Rivesti they are suitable for application only on floors with low residential traffic, such as bathrooms and washrooms. They are not suitable for use on kitchen floors.

Each material has an abrasion resistance and this defines the places where it can be applied on the floor. There are high-traffic and medium-traffic locations where no insert should be applied. And there are areas with low residential traffic, such as bathrooms and toilets, which are areas where we recommend the tablets Rivesti when we talk about application on the floor. In kitchens, for example, in addition to the greater use of the environment (which can be high or medium traffic), there is also the constant dragging of furniture, utensils and objects, which makes the use of any type of tablet inappropriate.

You can install the inserts Rivesti near the stove or cooktop, but must respect a minimum distance of 10cm between the tablets and the flame, considering the range of the flame in common conditions of use, ie, with the pan over the burner. Since the flame runs under the pan, you need to assess the range of the flame in this condition. A tip is to use only smaller pans on the burners closer to the pads, leaving the larger pans for use on the burners further away from the pads. Not keeping the recommended distance is exclusive cause of the warranty Rivesti. Never use fryers or crockpots near the pods, the excessive heat emitted by these equipment will damage the pods. For the same reason, keep pressure cookers away from the pads.

You must paste the inserts Rivesti directly on any smooth surface using Cascola Traditional or Extra contact glue. That way you can paste the inserts Rivesti on other coatings, on drywall, wood and even on the wall in straightened plaster (on straight plaster it is necessary to apply two coats of glue with a minimum interval of 20 minutes). In specific applications, such as on textures, it is possible to use Ultracoll Fortaleza acrylic mortar to glue the tiles (in these cases, ask for guidance through Rivesti Customer Service Center). follow him installation guide of the tablets Rivesti, as the gluing done improperly is excluding the warranty.

You cannot install the inserts Rivesti with cementitious mortars, even if it is type ACIII. the tablets Rivesti must be installed only with contact glue, as shown in installation guide of the tablets Rivesti. If your installation really needs to be done with mortar, the only one we recommend is the Ultracoll acrylic mortar, from the Fortaleza brand. Never use materials other than those we recommend, as you would surely have problems and lose the warranty Rivesti. If you have any questions about inserting the inserts Rivesti in your environment, contact the Rivesti Customer Service Center.

We recommend that the insert plates Rivesti are cut with a jigsaw equipped with a metal cutting blade. This is the safest and most accurate method of cutting. Support both sides of the board to make the cut, so the board will not vibrate with the movement of the saw, which could make the work difficult and even break the board. You can also cut the boards with a circular marble saw, known as a Makita, equipped with a blade for cutting MDF or with a common but well-worn blade. As this is a very dangerous tool, if you are not an experienced professional, opt for a hacksaw or a hand saw blade. In any case, always follow the guidelines contained in the installation guide of the tablets Rivesti and contact the Rivesti Customer Service Center if you have any questions.

Rivesti tiles Rivesti have 85% of PET in its composition, low thermal conduction material. Compared to glass or ceramic, which are good thermal conductors, we have that Rivesti, due to their physicochemical characteristics, they delay the exchange of heat between the bodies and, therefore, they are more insulating, keeping the temperature of the environment less subject to the thermal difference (exchange) between the internal and external sides of the wall. This is not to say that there will be no thermal exchange between them, just that it will take longer to occur (insulation principle). That is, the tablets Rivesti they are more cozy and pleasant to the touch.

All the products Rivesti they contain non-halogenated and sustainable flame retardant additives, made from organic phosphorus compounds. When the products of Rivesti are exposed to flame, the additives burn and dehydrate. Quickly, the carbonized material (carbonic layer), which is no longer combustible, forms a protective layer that insulates the underlying material that has not yet been burned and at the same time prevents the entry of atmospheric oxygen, delaying the propagation of the flame or even extinguishing it. On the requirements or ideal flammability conditions, it depends on the requirements of each project, which will determine whether it should be V0, V1 or V2 as well as defining the escape time. Talk to the Rivesti Customer Service Center if your project has a special need.

Download the installation manual here of the tablets Rivesti. Watch the videos that show the installation of the inserts Rivesti. Also count on the support of Rivesti Customer Service Center.

In addition to the sales website, the Rivesti has a factory store for in-person purchases. It will be a pleasure to receive you!

Rua Inácio Luís da Costa, 1850 – São Domingos Park – São Paulo/SP

Opening hours:

Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm.

As well as the 33 colors from the Rivesti offers several customer service channels. Choose what's easiest for you:

Telesales 11 4380 7766

Zapsales 11 96776 7766

Messenger rivesti.revestimentos

Email contato@plaslatina.com

And you can also visit the physical store of Rivesti:

Rua Inácio Luís da Costa, 1850 – São Domingos Park – São Paulo/SP

Opening hours:

Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm.