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Κατηγορίες Προϊόντων
USE FOR
Floors
Wall Coverings
Covers – Tops
Door Sills
Roof Slates
Treads and Stair Rises
Sokoro
Lintels
Skirting Boards
Garden Stones
MATERIALS
Polygonal Slates
Natural Quoins
Cobblestones
Corner Stones
SPECIAL
Cut To Size
STONE FACE
HAND CUT SLATES
DECORATIVE ITEMS
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Κατηγορίες Προϊόντων
USE FOR
Floors
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They dominate the Greek market for 50 years. The long journey was amply demonstrated the perpetuity, durability in hard usage conditions and deservedly ranks today as one of the best natural stones in the world market. It is a natural stone carpet of colors of any preference. Green in all shades , from pale green to dark green, gray in all shades color from light gray to dark (black) and brown with wood veining, brown and green color (same stone pieces are brown and green), greenish gray (combination of gray and green). Besides the variety of natural colors is also possible to choose and blend accordingly with the color architectural design of any application, such as mixing green and gray, mixing brown and green etc. DIMENSIONS: 1 ) Fixed width plates in free length (the widths vary from 7cm, 10cm, 15cm, 20cm, 25cm, 30cm, 40 cm and 50cm) 2 ) Fixed width and length (tiles) 20×30 , 30×60 , 40×60 50×70 etc. The cut in various sizes gives the chance of coating the plates in various patterns, such as the Byzantine, in rows or as a separate inspired placement. THICKNESS OF PLATE: Ability to choose any desired thickness in accordance…
Wall Coverings
–
They are squared plates mainly in small width 7cm, 10cm, 15cm in free length and / or irregularly shaped plates. The colors are green, gray, brown and mixed. They are used both indoors and outdoors, in an order of stone built set.
Covers – Tops
–
they are large plates which are formed in specific dimensions and thicknesses. They are placed on walls, in the finish of railings and balconies on kitchen counters and bars. Their front can be: • Simple cut • Machine cut • Oval (natural half bullnose and hand carved. Colors are green, gray and brown. Beyond the decorative appearance they also have practical value. Used as seats in backyards and balconies (the counters used to be the only seats in the yards) and they insulate the walls from moisture.
Door Sills
–
They are selected large blocks of natural stone which are formed in the necessary dimensions and are placed in the bottom of the windows and entrances. The front can be: • Simple cut • Natural fid • Oval (misotsimpouko) Half bullnose • Hewed The shades are gray, green, brown, brown and green The thickness is 2cm, 3cm.
Roof Slates
–
They are natural irregular plates, square or forged by hand, suitable for creating traditional roofs. Due to the hardness of the material they have high durability. They are not degraded and withstand frost.
Treads and Stair Rises
–
They are straight plates hand-picked from the quarry especially for steps. The thickness is selected to be the same 3 or 4 cm. Their fid may be: • simple cut in the machine • Hand cut or hand curved • halfbullnose. Each step is accompanied with the riser, which is of the same stone shade, the thickness is approximately 2 cm and the length equal to the step. Features: The uniqueness of natural colors. They are not slippery due to their texture. The timelessness of the natural material and undeniable durability under adverse conditions. Uses: suitable for indoor and outdoor spaces
Sokoro
–
They are smaller quoins with natural front from the outside (Rough Back) and cut by the machine from the inside. The normal width is 4-7 cm or smaller thickness of 2,5-3,5 cm. The length is free (15-50cm) They are used for wall coverings in indoor and outdoor spaces. The coloring is brown, brown green, greyish and mixed with all colors.
Lintels
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They are monolithic natural stones which are formed in order to be placed as beams on top of windows, entrances and fireplaces. The length starts at 100 cm to 350cm. The width is from 20 cm to 60cm. The thickness of lintels range from 5cm to 25 cm. The front is of natural cut or forged. The lintels have a tradition of hundreds of years in the building construction because they were the only suitable stone beams which combine durability, beauty and easy application.
Skirting Boards
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They are natural plates selected from the quarry straight and of the same thickness 1 cm. They are cut into tiles of 7 cm width in free length of 30-60 cm. The color is green, gray and brown. They are sticked on with glue or slurry.
Garden Stones
–
Large pieces of plates, adequate thickness,4-6cm. No need of substrate concrete. They are used as footprints in gardens and walkways, creating a practical and beautiful effect. The colors, gray, green, verdurous and mixed. The plates are squared by the machine, hand carved, but may also be in irregular shapes.
MATERIALS
Polygonal Slates
–
Polygonal Karystos Slates or plates: Polygonal Karystos Slates or plates: They are polygonal Karystos slates and they are named this way because of the shape and the place of origin. They are pieces of slate of irregular shapes just as they are quarried from the depths of KARYSTOS land. They come in different thicknesses, sizes and colors. The thicknesses vary depending on the usability of: 1 cm, 1-2 cm, 2-4 cm, 3-5 cm, 5-6 cm and finally of 10-12 cm. Selection of size: 1-2 pieces/ m2, 3-4 pieces/ m2, 5/8 pieces/ m2 and 8/14 pieces/ m2. Color • green and various shades of green (from light green to dark green) • gray and various shades of gray (from light gray to dark gray) • brown with veining • brown and green (in the same piece of slate coexists green and brown color in random combinations). Color selection: Gray, green, brown and green or other color combinations depending on the requirement of color design.
Natural Quoins
–
They are stones collected from the quarry in the shape of large and small rectangles, cubes or other shapes. They are suitable for building walls, pillars and facades, entrances etc. They are used both indoors and outdoors. The dimensions are: height 8-12 cm, length 12-40 cm and width 10-15cm. There is the option of 4-5 cm width for limited space covering. The shades are brown, green, gray and mixed with all colors. SPLIT QUOIN: stone split in press. The width is 8-10 cm the normal one and 2,5-3,5 cm the thin one. The length is free (15-45). The colors green and gray.
Cobblestones
–
They are stones cut into cubes: 15x15x5cm or 30 x 15 x 5cm. The thickness (height) of the blocks varies according to the handiness at 3-4 cm, 5-6 cm and 7-9 cm. The colors are green, gray, brown, brown and green and mixed. The substrate soil other than concrete may be sand or compacted soil. They are used mostly on ramps, streets and squares etc. The advantage of the cubes apart from the unique natural beauty is that they withstand extremely heavy use and with the spacing of the joints they are not slippery in big declination.
Corner Stones
–
They are carved large quoins which are forged by hand by skilled craftsmen of stone. They are built at the corners of buildings, entrances and windows. The advantage of the corner stones besides the rich aesthetic image, is that they bind the masonry and moreover the angles are built easily and fast.
SPECIAL
Cut To Size
–
Stones are formed in different dimensions than usual. The thickness, length and width are adapted to the requirements of the specifications of projects. In this category are implemented innovative architectural proposals which create original compositions in demanding construction.
STONE FACE
–
Natural stones treated with special machines that give the feeling of old. Suitable for wall coverings, fireplaces or for every kind of internal decor.
HAND CUT SLATES
–
Natural stone carved by hand by skilled craftsmen of stone, in rectangular shapes. It is the most traditional way to process the stone over the centuries. The hewers offer a distinctive design combining tradition with modern, practical solution with timelessness. Features: Choice of thickness: 2-3cm, 3-5 cm Colors: Grey-blue, green and brown and green Dimensions: width of 30cm, 40cm, 50cm, 60cm, in free length Uses: in courtyards, plazas, walkways, museums, landscaping and roofs of buildings.
DECORATIVE ITEMS
–
Stones carved by hand by experienced artists. The subjects of the illustrations are numerous, but projects can be sculpted in custom designs. This category includes carved fountains (back and trough), handfuls, stone tables, benches, waterfalls, water troughs, tubs, planters etc. The sizes of decorative projects vary in size (from small to large) and cover every demand and different design.
Κατηγορίες Προϊόντων
USE FOR
Floors
–
They dominate the Greek market for 50 years. The long journey was amply demonstrated the perpetuity, durability in hard usage conditions and deservedly ranks today as one of the best natural stones in the world market. It is a natural stone carpet of colors of any preference. Green in all shades , from pale green to dark green, gray in all shades color from light gray to dark (black) and brown with wood veining, brown and green color (same stone pieces are brown and green), greenish gray (combination of gray and green). Besides the variety of natural colors is also possible to choose and blend accordingly with the color architectural design of any application, such as mixing green and gray, mixing brown and green etc. DIMENSIONS: 1 ) Fixed width plates in free length (the widths vary from 7cm, 10cm, 15cm, 20cm, 25cm, 30cm, 40 cm and 50cm) 2 ) Fixed width and length (tiles) 20×30 , 30×60 , 40×60 50×70 etc. The cut in various sizes gives the chance of coating the plates in various patterns, such as the Byzantine, in rows or as a separate inspired placement. THICKNESS OF PLATE: Ability to choose any desired thickness in accordance…
Wall Coverings
–
They are squared plates mainly in small width 7cm, 10cm, 15cm in free length and / or irregularly shaped plates. The colors are green, gray, brown and mixed. They are used both indoors and outdoors, in an order of stone built set.
Covers – Tops
–
they are large plates which are formed in specific dimensions and thicknesses. They are placed on walls, in the finish of railings and balconies on kitchen counters and bars. Their front can be: • Simple cut • Machine cut • Oval (natural half bullnose and hand carved. Colors are green, gray and brown. Beyond the decorative appearance they also have practical value. Used as seats in backyards and balconies (the counters used to be the only seats in the yards) and they insulate the walls from moisture.
Door Sills
–
They are selected large blocks of natural stone which are formed in the necessary dimensions and are placed in the bottom of the windows and entrances. The front can be: • Simple cut • Natural fid • Oval (misotsimpouko) Half bullnose • Hewed The shades are gray, green, brown, brown and green The thickness is 2cm, 3cm.
Roof Slates
–
They are natural irregular plates, square or forged by hand, suitable for creating traditional roofs. Due to the hardness of the material they have high durability. They are not degraded and withstand frost.
Treads and Stair Rises
–
They are straight plates hand-picked from the quarry especially for steps. The thickness is selected to be the same 3 or 4 cm. Their fid may be: • simple cut in the machine • Hand cut or hand curved • halfbullnose. Each step is accompanied with the riser, which is of the same stone shade, the thickness is approximately 2 cm and the length equal to the step. Features: The uniqueness of natural colors. They are not slippery due to their texture. The timelessness of the natural material and undeniable durability under adverse conditions. Uses: suitable for indoor and outdoor spaces
Sokoro
–
They are smaller quoins with natural front from the outside (Rough Back) and cut by the machine from the inside. The normal width is 4-7 cm or smaller thickness of 2,5-3,5 cm. The length is free (15-50cm) They are used for wall coverings in indoor and outdoor spaces. The coloring is brown, brown green, greyish and mixed with all colors.
Lintels
–
They are monolithic natural stones which are formed in order to be placed as beams on top of windows, entrances and fireplaces. The length starts at 100 cm to 350cm. The width is from 20 cm to 60cm. The thickness of lintels range from 5cm to 25 cm. The front is of natural cut or forged. The lintels have a tradition of hundreds of years in the building construction because they were the only suitable stone beams which combine durability, beauty and easy application.
Skirting Boards
–
They are natural plates selected from the quarry straight and of the same thickness 1 cm. They are cut into tiles of 7 cm width in free length of 30-60 cm. The color is green, gray and brown. They are sticked on with glue or slurry.
Garden Stones
–
Large pieces of plates, adequate thickness,4-6cm. No need of substrate concrete. They are used as footprints in gardens and walkways, creating a practical and beautiful effect. The colors, gray, green, verdurous and mixed. The plates are squared by the machine, hand carved, but may also be in irregular shapes.
MATERIALS
Polygonal Slates
–
Polygonal Karystos Slates or plates: Polygonal Karystos Slates or plates: They are polygonal Karystos slates and they are named this way because of the shape and the place of origin. They are pieces of slate of irregular shapes just as they are quarried from the depths of KARYSTOS land. They come in different thicknesses, sizes and colors. The thicknesses vary depending on the usability of: 1 cm, 1-2 cm, 2-4 cm, 3-5 cm, 5-6 cm and finally of 10-12 cm. Selection of size: 1-2 pieces/ m2, 3-4 pieces/ m2, 5/8 pieces/ m2 and 8/14 pieces/ m2. Color • green and various shades of green (from light green to dark green) • gray and various shades of gray (from light gray to dark gray) • brown with veining • brown and green (in the same piece of slate coexists green and brown color in random combinations). Color selection: Gray, green, brown and green or other color combinations depending on the requirement of color design.
Natural Quoins
–
They are stones collected from the quarry in the shape of large and small rectangles, cubes or other shapes. They are suitable for building walls, pillars and facades, entrances etc. They are used both indoors and outdoors. The dimensions are: height 8-12 cm, length 12-40 cm and width 10-15cm. There is the option of 4-5 cm width for limited space covering. The shades are brown, green, gray and mixed with all colors. SPLIT QUOIN: stone split in press. The width is 8-10 cm the normal one and 2,5-3,5 cm the thin one. The length is free (15-45). The colors green and gray.
Cobblestones
–
They are stones cut into cubes: 15x15x5cm or 30 x 15 x 5cm. The thickness (height) of the blocks varies according to the handiness at 3-4 cm, 5-6 cm and 7-9 cm. The colors are green, gray, brown, brown and green and mixed. The substrate soil other than concrete may be sand or compacted soil. They are used mostly on ramps, streets and squares etc. The advantage of the cubes apart from the unique natural beauty is that they withstand extremely heavy use and with the spacing of the joints they are not slippery in big declination.
Corner Stones
–
They are carved large quoins which are forged by hand by skilled craftsmen of stone. They are built at the corners of buildings, entrances and windows. The advantage of the corner stones besides the rich aesthetic image, is that they bind the masonry and moreover the angles are built easily and fast.
SPECIAL
Cut To Size
–
Stones are formed in different dimensions than usual. The thickness, length and width are adapted to the requirements of the specifications of projects. In this category are implemented innovative architectural proposals which create original compositions in demanding construction.
STONE FACE
–
Natural stones treated with special machines that give the feeling of old. Suitable for wall coverings, fireplaces or for every kind of internal decor.
HAND CUT SLATES
–
Natural stone carved by hand by skilled craftsmen of stone, in rectangular shapes. It is the most traditional way to process the stone over the centuries. The hewers offer a distinctive design combining tradition with modern, practical solution with timelessness. Features: Choice of thickness: 2-3cm, 3-5 cm Colors: Grey-blue, green and brown and green Dimensions: width of 30cm, 40cm, 50cm, 60cm, in free length Uses: in courtyards, plazas, walkways, museums, landscaping and roofs of buildings.
DECORATIVE ITEMS
–
Stones carved by hand by experienced artists. The subjects of the illustrations are numerous, but projects can be sculpted in custom designs. This category includes carved fountains (back and trough), handfuls, stone tables, benches, waterfalls, water troughs, tubs, planters etc. The sizes of decorative projects vary in size (from small to large) and cover every demand and different design.
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