RECENT PROJECTS

Summer is in full swing and temperatures are hitting the red line. So, if you are on the way to Rafina, either to take a boat for an Aegean island or to go swimming at a beach not too far from the capital, a brief, cool, rejuvenating break is not just an option but a must! Habito café on Marathonos Avenue promises to help you cool off with its fresh juices, refreshments and coffees and boost your mood with its sweet and savoury snacks. It is only natural for such a shop to aspire to attract customers aesthetically too with a minimalist but elegant and tasteful environment. Here too, PROLAT has added its own decisive touch with LavaPaint with Kourasani, which has been applied to all walls with evidently wonderful results. LavaPaint is a bioclimatic product based on ceramic flour, kourasani and Theran earth and its ingredients have undergone no chemical treatment. Thanks to its natural mineral raw materials, it guarantees excellent breathability, ensuring dry surfaces and a healthy atmosphere. The discreet shade selected by PROLAT for the specific place, apart from being relaxing to the eye, surprises guests pleasantly with the natural wavy pattern and the special texture obtained with the use of a spatula. In addition, LavaPaint is waterproof, elastic and extremely durable under any weather conditions and UV radiation, which is why PROLAT recommends it both for interior and exterior walls. Here is another practical and reliable product with the quality seal of PROLAT!

A balcony with a view of the Acropolis, one of the most beautiful and famous historical monuments in the world, is by definition privileged. With the right materials, however, it can be literally turned into a little private oasis of peace and tranquility, a tasteful and practical extension of the flat that allows you to relax and daydream enjoying from above an uninterrupted view of Athens, the city that never sleeps. The product chosen by PROLAT for coating this balcony floor was Quartz Mosaic, which is ideal for outdoor areas such as terraces, balconies, garden walkways, staircases etc. It is a particularly hard-wearing anti-slip material that doesn’t need any joints, therefore it is quite easy to clean. Quartz Mosaic, one of the most popular products of PROLAT, possesses great elasticity due to the polyurethane resin that it contains and is not affected by small capillary cracks in the substrate. Moreover, it is available in a rich variety of colors thanks to the different colorations of natural quartz stone, which, precisely because it is natural, does not fade if exposed to sunlight; the floor remains unaffected even by the most adverse weather conditions and requires no maintenance. Like all solutions proposed by PROLAT, Quartz Mosaic combines the full spectrum of a top quality product’s practical properties with a really perfect aesthetic result. The pictures prove it beyond any doubt.

A renovation in Plaka, the “neighborhood of the gods” just below the sacred rock of the Acropolis, is not a mere construction work but a true ritual as the result has to be in complete harmony with its neoclassical buildings, most of which are listed, retaining the picture of Athens as it was a century ago. Such an important mission requires of course the right materials. PROLAT, with great respect for the colour, character and history of this picturesque part of the Greek capital, rejuvenated the façade and interior walls of this building on Scholiou Street with LavaPaint with Kourasani, the perfect choice when we seek not just a monotonous and indifferent plastic surface but a unique natural one that attracts and pleasantly surprises the eye. The secret lies in its slightly coarse texture that differentiates if from ordinary paints and creates a special sense of naturalness and freshness. Both for exterior and for interior walls of neoclassical buildings PROLAT recommends LavaPaint with Kourasani, which can transform them into monolithic waterproof coloured surfaces. Besides, the product has been approved by all archaeological services. The contribution of PROLAT to the impressive renovation of the above building was not limited to the use of LavaPaint but included one more top quality product, LavaPlaster Cream, which was used in the bathrooms. It is a particularly practical waterproof material in ready paste form that is suitable for floors and walls and ideal for various creative uses and DIY works. LavaPlaster Cream guarantees excellent functionality, high durability and an impeccable aesthetic result – like all the products of PROLAT.

A garden in a built-up urban area is not only a precious source of oxygen but also an oasis of beauty and tranquillity that relaxes you and soothes your soul. It goes without saying then that the use of concrete on its paths would greatly diminish its value and aesthetically harm its natural environment. Here too, however, PROLAT has the solution: its ready-made Stabilized Ceramic Floor, an ecological bioclimatic material suitable for all sorts of outdoor spaces and ideal especially for yards, gardens, pedestrian areas, etc. In the big verdant garden of the villa shown in the photo, which is a creation of PLETHRON CONSTRUCTION Company, PROLAT applied it on all walkways. Stabilized Ceramic Floor owes its beautiful natural colour to the ground tiles, pozzolan Theran earth and the pebbles it contains. It is precisely these ingredients that make it water permeable and, as a result, it absorbs rainwater, so the soil does not dry up. With the choice of Ceramic Floor, PROLAT guarantees a ceramic-earthen final surface that is both “compact” and particularly comfortable for walking. It must also be noted that it is a cold floor that contributes to a pleasant microclimate even when it is very hot. PROLAT recommends Stabilized Ceramic Floor not only for its aesthetic excellence but also because it is the most practical and economical solution in comparison with other types of floors. Another excellent product of PROLAT that satisfies even the most demanding needs and preferences, always respecting customers and the environment.

In a grey metropolis full of cement like Athens the best you can hope for is to be able to enjoy a peaceful green garden or a balcony with a view. And it is double luck if this view includes one of the most beautiful and famous monuments of the world like the Acropolis. PROLAT was called upon to renovate such a lovely balcony with its most suitable product for floor coating, mainly in outside areas: Quartz Mosaic. One of its greatest advantages is that it can be nicely applied to smooth concrete, common cement mortar and old mosaic floor or tiles that do not need to be removed. PROLAT highly recommends Quartz Mosaic for terraces and balconies like the one in the photo, as it is an anti-slip material that exhibits outstanding mechanical strength and 100% elasticity. Moreover, it needs no joints, therefore it is particularly easy to clean with ordinary household cleaners and wash with a garden hose. Lastly, PROLAT guarantees that Quartz Mosaic does not fade if exposed to sunlight, remains unaltered in any weather conditions and requires no maintenance thanks to its natural quartz stone, to the different colorations of which it owes the wide variety colours it is available in. Today more than ever before the hectic lifestyle and the stressors of living in a big city call for rejuvenating touches of beauty. And PROLAT, once again, is here to give solutions with its recognized high- quality products, which are not only practical and convenient to use but also offer wonderful aesthetic results.

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!

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.

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!