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Top quality materials suitable for each individual case are for constructors what a colour palette is for artists: with clever and correct choices, harmonious combinations, passion and imagination they can get impressive results. And since construction materials must satisfy not only aesthetic needs but practical ones too, quality is of utmost importance. PROLAT products meet the highest specifications, as proved by Lavacryl Granite Plaster, a material recommended mainly for exterior surfaces, but also for interior ones, as well as for any building needing aesthetic upgrade. This is the case with Bakery Stores in Corydallos, Athens, a touch of beauty and good taste in a densely populated typical urban area.

PROLAT applied Lavacryl Granite Plaster to the exterior and interior walls of the bakery and, as shown in the photos, it has evidently contributed to the creation of an undoubtedly attractive, elegant and modern environment. Lavacryl Granite Plaster, as clarified by PROLAT, is based on the mixture of acrylic resin and natural quartz stone, which lends it elasticity and excellent durability. And of course, thanks to the natural quartz stone, the product does not fade and remains unaltered in any weather conditions without requiring maintenance. PROLAT has the key to all construction problems, recommending the best possible solutions responsibly, reliably and with respect both for customers and for the environment.

The vital role that colours play in our lives is well known and generally accepted: they add beauty to our homes and workplaces and can literally transform them, they inspire and rejuvenate us or they relax us and calm us down – take your pick! This is why choosing the right colour is even more important when you have to do with places that receive large numbers of visitors on a daily basis and aspire to make them feel comfortable and lift their mood. Luckily, PROLAT, always ready to offer handy and practical ideas, had the ideal solution for this case: LavaPaint with Kourasani, one of its most popular products, a bioclimatic material available in a wide variety of colours that is suitable both for exterior and interior walls. The perfect aesthetic result achieved is evident in the pictures of Refill – Coffee & Snacks canteen in the modern exhibition centre Metropolitan Expo near Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. The soft, discreet colour shade of LavaPaint that was selected for the walls and the ceiling creates the pleasant, warm and friendly atmosphere required in such a shop, as well as a very special sense of naturalness and freshness thanks to the product’s slightly coarse texture, which is what differentiates it from usual paints. When you seek an original, attractively rugged but natural result as opposed to the monotony of a merely painted surface, PROLAT has the answer: LavaPaint, a top quality product that transforms walls to monolithic colourful surfaces. Here, it has been applied even on a secret door so that it appears to be one with the wall. Moreover, the special composition of LavaPaint guarantees excellent breathability and a waterproof, durable and elastic surface. They say that there is no true beauty without colour. PROLAT endorses that and offers you the perfect solution to change and bring beauty to your everyday life!

Do you like Italian cuisine? If so, benvenuti a Tartufo, a new restaurant that offers wonderful authentic Italian dishes in the picturesque neighbourhood of Monastiraki, in the heart of Athens, in a particularly friendly and tasteful environment, which, once again, bears the stamp of PROLAT. To the interior walls and the whole façade of Tartufo PROLAT applied Lavacryl Granite, a new generation decorative coating suitable both for interior and exterior surfaces, specially designed for building façades, as well as for external heating, burst systems and generally all cases in which aesthetic upgrade is required. It is a remarkably hard-wearing material available in various natural colours that remain unaltered by exposure to solar radiation. For the floor, PROLAT chose another new quality product: LavaPlaster Cream, a waterproof user-friendly material in ready paste form with countless potential creative uses on floors and walls, also suitable for DIY works. The soft, warm, earthy colours that were chosen combine perfectly with the modern minimalist decoration and create a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere in a place that pleases not only the palate but the eye too!

When you cross the door of a bookshop, you enter not just another shop but a truly magical world that offers you endless possibilities through reading: to travel, learn, explore, reflect, dream and – above all – to lose yourself in a book, recharging the batteries of your mind and soul. As Dr. Seuss, the renowned children’s book writer, has beautifully put it, “You can find magic anywhere; all you need is a book”. It is this kind of sweet aura that is radiated by LOGOPEGNIA (WORDPLAY), at 44 Saint Alexander Street, in Palaio Faliro, Athens, an amazing new bookshop created with the inspired renovation of an old one, thus continuing an almost 50-year old tradition. And, since we are talking about inspiration and magic, PROLAT took… its own magic wand and, with its outstanding, top quality products, turned an ordinary shop into a bright, friendly and tasteful place ready to welcome visitors of all ages and satisfy all reading interests. PROLAT used on the floor its new product, LavaPlaster Cream, an excellent, hard-wearing and waterproof material in paste form, available in more than 200 colours and suitable for DIY works as well. PROLAT had a classical, tried and tested solution for the exterior area too: Quartz Mosaic, an anti-slip floor coating material with remarkable mechanical strength and elasticity, also available in a wide variety of colours, which, thanks to the natural quartz stone it contains, does not fade if exposed to sunlight and remains unaltered even in adverse weather conditions with no need for maintenance. Finally, with LavaPaint on the walls, PROLAT ensured an original and highly attractive aesthetic result thanks to its slightly coarse texture that creates an impressive sense of naturalness and freshness. The mild, discreet colours of the materials selected have decisively contributed to the creation of a pleasant, warm and welcoming atmosphere that attracts and relaxes visitors. As Walt Disney once said, “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates’ loot on Treasure Island”. LOGOPEGNIA bookshop knows it very well and is waiting for you to come and discover all its precious hidden treasures!

In Naxos, the fertile island that rightly bears the title “Queen of the Cyclades”, the peaceful and rich in biodiversity nature once made Kazantzakis write, “If Paradise was on earth, it would be right here”. In such an idyllic landscape, in the village of Vivlos, a beautiful modern villa with evident elements of traditional island architecture, the Villa of delight and serenity, welcomes visitors in its comfortable and hospitable spaces and promises to enchant them with its view and earthy, relaxing colours that match perfectly with the serene natural environment. PROLAT contributed decisively to this attractive picture with two of its well-known top quality products: LavaPlaster for the bathrooms and Coloured Stone Mortar for the whole house. LavaPlaster needs no introduction. Its natural beauty and the absence of joints, which ensures a monolithic, perfectly smooth surface with no fissures, along with its high durability and waterproof qualities, have made it one of the most popular products of PROLAT. It is used both in new and in renovation works, for staircases, countertops, bathrooms, built beds etc. and is available in more than 150 lovely shades that cover all architectural and decoration needs and preferences. Furthermore, LavaPlaster may be covered with a special varnish that protects the surface against all sorts of stains. Coloured Stone Mortar, an equally practical and functional product of PROLAT, is an ideal solution for stone-built buildings, both for aesthetic reasons and to ensure waterproofing. It is a bioclimatic product consisting solely of natural ingredients: ceramic tile powder, silica sand, Theran earth and hydrated lime. The latter two create hydraulic properties that enhance its strength and waterproofing ability. One of the most remarkable advantages of Coloured Stone Mortar is that it allows the building to “breathe” while also lightening it and lending it special charm, partly thanks to its colour, which it owes to the tile powder it contains. These two excellent products of PROLAT were harmoniously combined to lead to the impressive final result captured in the photos: a particularly tasteful, relaxing and functional environment.

One of the properties that are considered to be particularly desirable in a product is versatility. And one of the most popular PROLAT products that definitely belongs to this category is Quartz Mosaic – a material suitable for floor coating mainly, though not exclusively, in outdoor areas, small or big, public or private. PROLAT recommends Quartz Mosaic not only for pedestrian precincts, shops and eating establishments but also for private residences like the elegant house in Rafina shown in the photos, where it may be used on balconies, terraces, staircases, garden walkways and garages. A dark colour, such as QM61, is an ideal choice for parking spaces, and colour QM64 is truly beautiful for a house entrance, whereas the anti-slip edition (colour QM68) is strongly recommended for exterior staircases. Quartz Mosaic owes the vast variety of colours in which it is available to the different colorations of natural quartz stone, thanks to which it does not fade if exposed to sunlight and remains unaltered in any weather conditions, with no need for maintenance. Last but not least, PROLAT guarantees the great mechanical strength and elasticity of the product, which is also very easy to clean, as no joints are required. A clever and practical solution with various uses that covers perfectly all requirements, preferences and expectations.

It is said that all that glitters is not gold… yet sometimes it is! In Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, a truly magical place in the heart of the historical centre of the capital, at the very foot of the Acropolis, that used to house the workshops and family home of the famous goldsmith, artist and academician, it is not only the exquisite exhibits that glitter but also the building itself – both metaphorically and literally! On the Roof Garden, PROLAT was called on to contribute to the creation of an environment worthy of the glamour of the first and only Museum of Jewelry and Decorative Arts in Greece and it did, with an equally unique product: Quartz Mosaic. In this specific case, it was decided to use quartz from the Gold series (the most impressive one of the company thanks to the golden glints in the material), which is perfectly suited both for the building and for the theme of the museum. Quartz Mosaic is a versatile and tasteful anti-slip floor coating with outstanding mechanical strength, recommended by PROLAT mainly for outdoor areas of all types. The polyurethane resin that it contains lends perfect elasticity to the material, while the absence of joints makes it particularly easy to clean. PROLAT guarantees that Quartz Mosaic, which is available in various colours, thanks to the natural quartz stone contained, does not fade if exposed to sunlight, remains unaltered in any weather conditions and requires no maintenance. Quartz Mosaic Gold is indeed a valuable product that justifies both its reputation and its name! Construction Partner: Kappa Advice Colour Code Applied: QM70

Nowadays, a time when everybody is busy and pressed for time, shopping for clothes is not a mere necessity but also a splendid opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself. And enjoyment starts in the eyes. Man & Manetti knows it well, that’s why they wanted their new store in River West to be a pleasant and friendly place that would reflect the company’s aesthetic standards and attract customers. PROLAT made sure this became a reality. LavaPaint with Kourasani, which was chosen for the walls, is a special material that offers unique naturalness when you wish for something better than the monotonously uniform plastic surfaces given by ordinary paints. Its discreet colour and slightly coarse texture serve perfectly the image of comfort and elegance that matches the company culture. LavaPaint is ideal for all walls, interior or exterior, as it combines the freshness and beauty of natural appearance with complete waterproofing and durability, while it is also available as a finishing render for external thermal insulation. On the floor PROLAT used one of its most popular products, LavaPlaster, a reinforced, waterproof and exceptionally hard-wearing material only 4mm thick that guarantees absolutely smooth surfaces with no joints and is available in a wide variety of colours. Apart from floors and walls, PROLAT also recommends LavaPlaster for staircases, countertops, bathrooms, built beds, and many other uses. Moreover, a special varnish fully protects surfaces against staining by pollutants, oils, etc. Finally, the solution proposed by PROLAT for countertops was the ultimate DIY product: LavaPlaster Cream, a particularly practical material in paste form that ensures functionality and a perfect aesthetic result. The overall final outcome justifies the choices of PROLAT and proves once again the high quality and versatility of its products.

PROLAT travelled once again to Paros, the beloved Cycladic island that is famous for its beautiful traditional villages and stunning golden beaches. There, in Parikia, the picturesque capital of the island that captivates the visitor with its paved alleys, whitewashed houses and little yards bursting with flowers, PROLAT had the chance to leave its creative mark on one of the most elegant and tasteful buildings of the area with one of its most popular products: LavaPaint.  Because a special building like the old Petros Ragousis edifice, which has been proudly surveying the port since 1887, deserves nothing but the most special materials. And LavaPaint stands out indeed because it doesn’t merely give a monotonously uniform plastic surface, but offers a particularly attractive aesthetic result thanks to its slightly coarse texture that creates a pleasantly rugged sense of naturalness. Moreover, the colour that was chosen perfectly matches the island’s atmosphere and residential environment. PROLAT recommends LavaPaint with Kourasani for interior and exterior walls both in new works and in restorations, for their transformation into monolithic, waterproof, coloured surfaces. The product is also available in a special edition as a finishing render in exterior thermal insulation systems. LavaPaint guarantees all three desirable properties of a top quality paint: practicality, durability and beauty.

The ideal of perfect harmony expressed in the ancient saying “Mens sana in corpore sano” seems to be an unattainable dream under the circumstances of stress, time pressure and lack of free time caused by the modern rat race. An easy yet effective solution is the age-old therapeutic art that provably contributes to good health, fitness, beauty and peace of mind: massage. Hando Massage & Spa, in the centre of Athens, offers not one or two but twenty-one massage services in an attractive, tranquil and relaxing environment. PROLAT has played a major part in the creation of this environment with one of its top- quality products, LavaPaint with Kourasani, a bioclimatic, inorganic material which, thanks to its special composition, possesses excellent breathability and keeps the atmosphere of a place healthy and pleasant. The warm, earthy colours chosen by PROLAT were perfect for the friendly and welcoming wellness centre and spa and its mission. LavaPaint ensures a monolithic, particularly durable elastic and waterproof surface, that’s why PROLAT recommends it both for interior and for exterior walls. But what LavaPaint is mainly known for, noticeably standing out from ordinary paints, is the original and beautiful final result and the sense of freshness and naturalness created by its slightly coarse texture. Moreover, LavaPaint is also available as a finishing render in exterior thermal insulation systems. Christmas is near… Treat yourself and those you love to a unique experience in a dream environment that bears the high quality and aesthetics stamp of PROLAT!