Standard samples can be ordered from the applicator, using the Arkeos color chart. Obviously, a single application of a Chaux Ferree will be done swifter than a say, 3 or 4 coats Badigeon. In any case, using standard colors will help speed up the process of finalizing the sample for a specific project. Choosing an intermediary color can be considered standard.

In some cases the applicant or the distributor may offer custom samples to their client, as a separate service.
It should be understood that since this is a much more creative process, the time needed to achieve the desired look can take considerably more time and that a specific charge may apply.

Professionals with an eye for colors will feel much more at ease when ordering multi-layer samples than others. They could even specify which color they want for each coat. When choosing a color and a texture, always have in mind that lighting is essential and that the final color should be decided on site. We do not recommend making samples on the wall itself but on a board which will be easily transported from a corner of the room to another to test the different quality of light throughout the day and space. Trying to match a glossy or even eggshell finish to a piece of cloth can also be tricky as both will not absorb light in the same fashion.

The Fresco Finishes are very sensitive to their environment and their color and texture will vary throughout the day, much more than say, fabric or matt paint. The change of light due to the sun rising or setting will be enhanced for instance in every room treated with our finishes. Also, artificial light will soften the texture and tone down the color while daylight will reveal the intricacy of the texture and augment the intensity of the colors.

• The Fresco Finishes have been created by artists to be used by other artists and decorators.
• They represent the fruit of cooperation between reputed artists and scientists.
• They are unique in their ability to super-impose a multitude of multicolor and translucent layers
• Their curing time has been delayed up to 24 hours (see under “applications”) so the textures can be easily made seamless, even on huge surfaces.
• The thickness of the finishes and the intricacy of their texture make them much easier to repair than other bulky, rigid and plain textures.
• Once cured, they become extremely strong and resistant to most common wear
• If the preparation is adequate and the steps are carefully followed, the Fresco Finishes have the best ratio between rapidity of execution and artistic result on the market.
• The Fresco Finishes are 90% made of natural ingredients. And the end result is there to prove it.
• They are odorless, contain no harmful chemicals and have a very low AOC
• They can be made in any colors although using one of the more than 300 standard shades available will certainly expedite the process.
• The Fresco Finishes are the most versatile veneer plasters on the market. They are also highly adaptable to any style of décor and show a myriad of possible applications.
• They can be extremely luxurious looking and for this reason have been created mainly for residential projects, although their technical specifications make them perfectly acceptable for more commercial high end projects as well.
• They have the right thickness: thin enough to make their application and repairs uncomplicated and effortless and thick enough to make them strong, robust and hide most imperfections of the substrate.
• They can be given any sheen, from matt to high gloss.
• They are easily recoverable, in case of change of mind. Also their color can be easily adjusted by adding another translucent layer of the required new shade.
• Their maintenance is simple and minimum
  

The company is using the full potential of technological advances in communication technology to reduce the environmental impact of its development. The blending of our products is made as close as possible to the extraction point of its natural ingredients.

An enormous downside of most chemical paints is their lack of breathing property. They “lock” the surface of the wall and do not permit any exchange of vapor, thus trapping any humidity resulting from leaks, cracks or seepage from the ground. After few years, sometimes less, the paint crackle and then peels off the wall, concrete or cement decay and squalid odors appear. Their effect on the environment is also quite negative during their manufacturing, during their application and after being discarded. They can provoke allergies or more serious illnesses to some of the residents.

On the contrary, the Fresco Finishes and similar natural products will let the wall breathe and create a natural exchange of vapor contained in the air. This will dramatically prolong the life of the substrate and avoid all of the ailment described above .

Our products may contain lime which in one hand purifies the air and repels some insects but on another hand may cause excessive dryness on the applicator’s skin. A specialized moisterizing cream can be used to quickly resolve the problem. It is however recommended to wear gloves at all times when touching the product and to wear a mask and goggles when manipulating or mixing the pulverized products.

Our tints are of the highest quality, made either in Germany or Holland. They are mineral based and do not fade unless under direct and intense sunlight (as ALL colors do: anti-UV treatment will only slow down the process).

Our color charts have been carefully created by reputed artists and decorators to reflect classical and contemporary trends.