Fan Deck | Color Variation by Finish

While the hue and tone of each Earthaus color is accurately represented in the Fan Deck, the swatches cannot convey how our unique lime finishes—each with distinct material compositions and application techniques—affect the colors. Please refer to the specific finish you are considering below to better understand how these factors may influence colors and how to best use the Fan Deck.

Tadelakt Finish

Deeper Color Saturation due to Burnishing Technique

How to Use the Fan Deck: Mid-range and darker colors in Tadelakt Finish will be slightly darker than Fan Deck colors.

Tadelakt finish is burnished, meaning the plaster is compressed and polished using an Olive Oil Soap Sealer. This burnishing technique enhances the saturation of colors, especially noticeable in mid-range hues and darker shades, In contrast, lighter white and off-white colors are less affected.

Tadelakt Finish Page

Marble Finish

Deeper Color Saturation from Burnishing and Increased Movement & Mottling

How to Use the Fan Deck: Mid-range and darker colors in Marble Finish will be slightly darker than Fan Deck colors. Movement and mottling are more pronounced as well.

Marble finish is burnished, meaning the plaster is compressed and polished using an Olive Oil Soap Sealer. This burnishing technique enhances the saturation of colors, especially noticeable in mid-range hues and darker shades, In contrast, lighter white and off-white colors are less affected.

Marble Finish Page

Stone Finish

True Color Representation and more Color Saturation if Burnished

How to Use the Fan Deck: Colors in the Fan Deck will closely represent the color of Stone Finish

The Fan Deck is based on colors finished in Stone as it is our most popular finish. The standard Stone Finish is Olive Oil Soap Sealed but is not burnished. However, it can be and if it is, colors in burnished Stone may be darker.

Stone Finish Page

Sand & Lime Stucco Finishes

True Color Representation and Enhanced Color when Sealed

How to use the Fan Deck: Colors in the Fan Deck will closely represent colors in Sand Finish and Lime Stucco Finishes. When sealed, colors become enhanced.

Standard Sand and Lime Stucco Finishes are unsealed and matte.

Sand Finish Page

Limewash Finish

Brighter Colors and Unique Susceptibility to Color Variation from Lighting

How to Use the Fan Deck: Limewash Colors are brighter and more pastel than the representative colors in the Fan Deck.

Limewash Finish does not contain pumice and is pure lime which has several impacts on how true Fan Deck colors are:

1. Limewash is a brighter white base and therefore the pigments slightly pastel compared to plaster.

2. The pure lime in Limewash increases its ability to refract light. Lighter hues can get washed out more easily in brighter, eliminating the tonal variation and movement that is characteristic of Limewash.

Limewash Finish Page

Samples

For Color Accuracy

We have samples available in each of our finishes to assess if the unique color-finish combination meets your design needs.

Custom Colors based on Sherwin Williams paint colors can be made for our plaster finishes.

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