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Tobias Green product brochure

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A convenient, hand held reference to our color palette, textures and general information.

Safety Data Sheets

Product Data Sheets

Architectural Specifications

Features and Benefits

Application Videos

Four videos follow a wall from the primed substrate through the base coat, the texture pass and the final burnish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes?

Alternative to plaster and paint
Profitable, lower overall cost (labor & materials), ease of use, green, durable, beautiful, machine or hand apply

Can I buy Tobias Green direct?

Yes. Tobias Green is sold direct. Request a quote and we confirm price, lead time and freight, usually within one business day. Everything is made to order with a 3-5 day lead time.

What does it cost?

$350 per 5-gallon bucket, or $100 per 1-gallon pail for smaller jobs. A bucket covers roughly 350 square feet per coat and two coats are recommended, so a 600 square foot room needs about four buckets. Shipping is quoted per order, and we ship worldwide. Request a quote for a firm price including freight.

Can I see a sample before I order?

Yes. The $49 sample kit is four colors of real Tobias Green plaster (Light Moka, Honey, Stone Grey and Apple), hand-troweled on 4 x 4 inch boards. We confirm your kit with you before it ships, free to US addresses, within two business days. To see any other color, order a 1-gallon pail. Order the sample kit.

What is the limitation of the Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes?

Strictly an interior wall & ceiling product

What products do you make?

Pure Wall Finish, Classic Wall Finish and Venetian Wall Finish.

What is Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes "Pure" and "Classic"?

They differ in feel. Pure trowels to a smooth, close surface that burnishes to a soft polish. Classic has a subtle, even grain that reads as texture rather than pattern.

How is it applied?

By hand or machine. Hand application uses a stainless steel, chrome or plastic trowel and a contractor's knife; machine application uses a hopper. It is applied by a professional plastering contractor.

How many coats of Tobias Green Interior Wall Finish are needed?

Two coats for optimal results with Classic and Pure Finishes

What is the product coverage?

5 Gallon bucket: approximately 350 sq ft, one coat

Can Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes be applied to any substrate?

It can be applied to most substrates with some exceptions \u2013 extreme heat areas (stove, fireplace, high heat enclosures or hoods and others)

What makes this product green?

Releases minimal pollutants
Natural or minimally processed

Does Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes qualify for LEEDS points?

Yes LEED: IEQ Credit 4 \u2013 Low Emitting Materials

What is the drying time?

Varies with job conditions. Allow the first coat to dry thoroughly before applying the finish coat.

Does Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes have elastomeric properties?

Yes

Can I apply my first coat and wait to apply my second coat at a later date?

Yes

Do I add water or any additives to the mixture?

No

Is it necessary to tint the primer to match the job color?

No

What should I do if I see separation in the mixture?

Slight mixing may be required

Will the product leave a cold line if I stop in the middle of a wall?

Yes, you must finish entire wall or ceiling detail corner to corner, inside or out, wall to ceiling

Can I use my own pigments?

No

Can I apply Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes in a shower stall?

No

Can I use Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes on a fireplace or stove hood?

Yes, refer to our application guide

Can I use a brush or roller to apply the Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes?

No rollers, but you can use a brush for moldings

Can the Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes go over wall paper?

No

Can I apply it over an existing painted wall?

Yes, as long as the painted surface is not a semi-gloss or high-gloss finish.

Do I have to prime walls over existing flat paint?

No

If there are patches on substrates does the whole wall have to be primed?

Yes

How do I store left over Tobias Green Interior Wall Finish?

Storage: Clean the sides of the bucket down to the product line and cover with plastic wrap, close lid
Protect from the sun, excessive heat and freezing at all times

What is the shelf life?

6 months to 1 year, if properly stored.

Does Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes have lime in it?

No. It has a neutral pH. See the Safety Data Sheet for details.

Is there acrylic in Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes?

No

Can I use any sealer?

No, AFM Safecoat’s Polyureaseal is recommended
Refer to our application and installation guide

Do I have to seal bathrooms?

Depends on ventilation

Can I add materials such as straw or mica to the mixture?

No, add to the second coat while wet

Do you have any recommended applicators throughout the country?

Yes

How do you control the color consistency?

Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes is manufactured as an integral color product to control color consistency

Does Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes shrink?

Minimal shrinkage finishes like other finishes that are non-cementitious or acrylic

What is the set time?

Depends on the temperature of the substrate, between 60 and 90 minutes

How does Tobias Green Interior Wall Finishes work on bull nose or 90 degree angles?

Tools excellently

How do I clean my tools?

With water

What is the turnaround time on custom color and texture?

3-5 working days from order receipt

How do I dispose of the product?

Check with your local disposal company

Can I use Tobias Green Interior Wall Finish instead of paint or plaster?

Yes, Tobias Interior Wall Finish is an alternative to plaster or paint

Do I have to use primer?

Yes

If I provide you with a paint chip or any manufacturers color part number can you match it?

Yes, we have all the paint manufactures color fan decks to match any color

Is it necessary to add water or additives to the product?

No, product is manufactured with all the ingredients that will enable you to create the desired texture

Can I use Tobias for an exterior installation?

No

Is the Tobias Green Interior Wall Finish easy to patch?

Yes

What is the best way to clean the finish?

Dab with a clean white cloth and mild clear soap. Do not rub or scrub.

See it on your own wall first

Plaster reads differently in every room. The sample kit puts four colors, hand-troweled on board, in your hands so you can judge color and texture in your own light. We confirm your kit with you before it ships.

Order the sample kit · $49

Free US shipping · ships within 2 business days of confirming your order