Tobias Stucco Interior Wall Finish

Relying on the inexhaustible color palette of its creator, artist, Randolph Johnson, Tobias Stucco touts a broad spectrum of multi~pigmented shades. Designed for the professional plastering contractor, Tobias Stucco creates a warm environment that conjures a subtle structural strength. Easily applied to most building substrates, Tobias Stuccos single component mixture requires minimal preparation.

Tobias Stucco Interior Wall Finish, Inc., is committed to inspiring design and building professionals toward conscientious environmental practices in their selection of decorative wall finishes, by providing a modern, consistent and easy to use product that will have an immediate and measurable impact on the indoor air quality of their buildings performance. Tobias Stucco does play a role and can help projects with LEED credit achievement. We believe that being green does not sacrifice style for sustainability but, in fact, enhances it.

The Story

Tobias Stucco Interior Wall Finish was created by artist/designer Randolph Johnson in 1990 for a new home he designed and had built for his family. Refusing to use paint or plaster on the interior walls, he reached for an esthetic in his minds eye. An alchemist at heart, he dug into his amply stocked pantry of compounds and pigments and created what is currently, nationally acclaimed as new best product of the year by Interiors and Sources Magazine and has inclusion in the prestigious 2007 Green Spec Directory, produced by Building Green and published by McGraw- Hill.

Mr. Johnsons design work created the perfect platform for test marketing Tobias Stucco as it was included in all of his projects for over a decade. While producing the product from the family garage, other designers began requesting to use Tobias on their projects. With the launch of a dynamic website and Google ads Tobias Stucco (named for the families deceased dog) leaped into national distribution mode.

Running neck and neck as the companys key to success is Tobias low VOC-green aspects and innovative qualities.

Tobias Stucco is revolutionizing an industry that has become accustomed to a more traditional, labor intensive method for achieving a similar high- end look and quality. Embraced by plasterers across the country for its ease of application, Tobias is well on its way to becoming the wall finish of choice by conscientious design - build professionals.

Recommended for Professional Contractors

*$3.75 Premium Pigment Charge for Red Sea, Magenta, Pompeii, Pomegranite, Roma, Aubergine and Beluga.

Textures
Tobias Stucco produces a medley of enriched textured surfaces. Its cake batter consistency is forgiving and affords the professional craftsman unlimited creative possibilities.

Surfaces
Tobias Stucco can be used to create an aged effect for murals. Apply 2 coats smooth trowel to the wall. Once Tobias Stucco is completely dry sand the surface with an electric sander to smooth out. Paint directly on the surface or seal with one coat of flat spray lacquer. The sealer will allow you to paint smoother. Not using a sealer lets you scrub the color using a brush with more control. Your colors will be very vibrant. For best results make a sample and discover what works best for your medium.

You can create a dimensional border around the mural by using press board and moldings as in application section.

Uses

Tobias Stucco can be used for a variety of interiors from wall finishes to stone facades and architectural details. Tobias Stucco works wonders on a variety of surfaces. Its cake-batter consistency makes installation a breeze for the professional craftsman. Designers, specifiers, drywall contractors, Venetian plaster and stucco installers have enjoyed the beautiful results theyve achieved with Tobias Stucco. Tobias Stucco has been used in private residences, restaurants, hotels, spas, hair salons, retail stores, showrooms, on movie sets, television commercial sets, and as a base for painted murals.

General Installation Instructions

• DO NOT wet the trowel
• DO NOT roll on
• DO NOT spray on
• DO NOT brush on walls
• ONLY USE a brush for moldings, stain application or Palermo texture

Tobias Stucco Interior Wall Finish can be used over most common building substrates, this guide will provide basic information for installation and application.

Tape around moldings, doorways, windows, baseboards, etc.

Remove tape between coats when Tobias Stucco is damp and re-tape when the first coat is dry.

For new construction apply flat primer to gypsum board, particle board, cement board, concrete or cinder block. White primer will suffice; however tinting the primer to match the Tobias Stucco color of choice will prevent white holidays from appearing.

Allow the primer to dry thoroughly before applying the first coat of Tobias Stucco.

Apply Tobias Stucco with a trowel no more than 1/16 thick. More than 1/8 thickness will create a crackling effect. Press in and pull trowel across the substrate. Do not overwork the trowel.

Allow each coat to dry thoroughly. Always use the recommended number of coats for each texture. Tobias Stucco requires a minimum of two coats to achieve the optimum look and durability.

Begin application at the corner of the wall and proceed. Complete one wall or plane at a time. Never stop in the middle of the wall or plane to avoid cold lines.

Walls with Existing Texture

• For texture more than 1/4 high, sand wall or plane.
• For flat or Semi-gloss paint use flat primer.
• For enamel paint use shellac primer.
• Proceed with General Installation Instructions.
• For orange peel texture follow enamel, semi-gloss or flat painted wall instructions.

Walls with Existing Enamel Paint

• Strip or lightly sand surfaces.
• Apply a shellac based primer.
• Proceed with Tobias Stucco application

• Apply flat primer.
• Proceed with Tobias Stucco application over the painted surfaces.

Walls with Existing Flat Paint

• No need for primer.
• Proceed with Tobias Stucco application over the painted surfaces.

Wood Trim or Moldings

• Apply flat primer.
• Use a 1 or 2 bristle brush to apply Tobias Stucco to the surface.

Wallpaper

• Remove all wall paper and glue.
• DO NOT leave any glue on the wall.
• Prime over walls.

Brick

• Dont attempt to camouflage the brick with Tobias Stucco. For best results cover the wall with OSB board or sheetrock.
• Apply flat primer and proceed.

Cinderblock

• Seal with 2 coats of pigmented UGL Moisture Blocking Sealer. Apply a compatible primer and proceed.
• Rough or skip trowel looks best.

Kitchens

• Tobias Stucco works well in kitchens, however it is not recommended for use above cooking or prep areas.
• DO NOT use in heavy washing area. Spray sealer recommended in heavy use areas.

Bathrooms

• DO NOT use Tobias Stucco in tub or shower areas.
• Seal walls with Safecoat Polyureseal Water Based Satin Finish over 2 coats of Tobias Stucco
• Catch runs from the finish with a damp clean white cloth.
• Apply a second coat for extra protection.

Coverage:

70 square feet per gallon
350 square feet per 5 gallon bucket

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