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

PALERMO

 MILANO

UMBRIA

 ROMAN
UMBRIA Smooth TORINO
VENETO VARESE

ABRUZZI

 VARESE MULTI
ABRUZZI Smooth

FIRENZE
VERONA
SAN MARINO
FLORENTINE
LUCCA
VENETIAN

• Architectural Details and Stone Facades
• Cleans Up with Water
• Antique Textured Finish


General Installation Instructions - Before you begin: Visit the Visual Guide. Read the Tools, Preparation and Installation sections. Note: Click swatches below for enlargements.

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

  1. Tape around moldings, doorways, windows, baseboards, etc.
  2. Remove tape between coats when Tobias Stucco® is damp and re-tape when the first coat is dry.
  3. 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.
  4. Allow the primer to dry thoroughly before applying the first coat of Tobias Stucco®.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

Instructions for "PALERMO" Textured Surface - Two Coat Process

Palermo is a Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with a rough trowel technique and brush application.

  1. Apply Tobias Stucco® freely with a rough trowel technique, allow a bit more thickness.
  2. When the material is still wet, use crumpled newspaper and pounce all over the entire surface. Periodically change paper formation and replace newspaper when necessary.
  3. When the 1st coat is dry, use a 2–3 inch bristle brush to apply the 2nd coat of Tobias Stucco® in a cross hatch pattern, be more random instead of consistent. Be sure to leave some of the original surface showing through. (This will create depth).
  4. When almost dry, the stucco will feel crumbly. Use a white rag in a circular motion to knock down and smooth out the surface.





Instructions for "UMBRIA" Surface - Two Coat Process

Umbria is a Tobias Stucco® smooth texture achieved with a basic smooth trowel technique.

  1. Apply Tobias Stucco® along the wall until smooth.
  2. Allow 1st coat to dry before applying the 2nd coat.

Instructions for "UMBRIA SMOOTH" Surface - Two Coat Process

Umbria is a Tobias Stucco® smooth texture achieved with a basic smooth trowel technique.

  1. Apply Tobias Stucco® along the wall until smooth.
  2. Allow 1st coat to dry before applying the 2nd coat.
  3. When the 2nd coat is still damp, spray mist with water and knock down with a trowel.



Instructions for "VENETO" Smooth Surface - Three Coat Process

Veneto is a Tobias Stucco® two color smooth texture.

  1. 1st Coat- trowel on color of choice with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. 2nd Coat- trowel on same color with a smooth trowel technique.
  3. 3rd Coat - When the 2nd coat is still wet have second applicator apply the Natural Tobias Stucco® color in a circular motion until  blended smooth  with the color of choice.
  4. When Tobias Stucco® is still moist lightly mist with water and knock down with a trowel.

    Note: While one applicator is applying the second coat of Tobias
    Stucco® have a second applicator come behind with the third coat.

Instructions for "ABRUZZI" Stained Surface

Abruzzi is a Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with stain over the Tobias Stucco® Umbria texture. Tobias Stucco® Stain comes in Terra-Cotta Grey, Yellow Grey and White Grey. Each can be used separately or once dry one can be applied over the other for more depth.

  1. Use a bristle brush to apply Tobias Stucco® Stain over Tobias Stucco®
    Umbria surface. Cover the surface with the stain section by section.
  2. Immediately use a clean white dampened cloth to catch the runs and control the look of the finish by feathering out the edges.
  3. Wait until the surface is dry before adding fresh coats of the stain for deeper shades. Using a dryer will hasten drying time.

    Note: Best with two applicators: 1 to apply the stain, the other to control the stain.






Instructions for "ABRUZZI SMOOTH" Stained Surface

Abruzzi Smooth is a Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with stain over the Tobias Stucco® Smooth Umbria texture. Tobias Stucco® Stain comes in Terra-Cotta Grey, Yellow Grey and White Grey. Each can be used separately or once dry one can be applied over the other for more depth.

  1. Use a bristle brush to apply Tobias Stucco® Stain over Tobias Stucco®
    Smooth Umbria surface. Cover the surface with the stain section by section.
  2. Immediately use a clean white dampened cloth to catch the runs and control the look of the finish by feathering out the edges.
  3. Wait until the surface is dry before adding fresh coats of the stain for deeper shades. Using a dryer will hasten drying time.

    Note: Best with two applicators: 1 to apply the stain, the other to control the stain.







Instructions for "FIRENZE" Textured Surface - Two Coat Process

Firenze is a Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with a basic smooth trowel technique.

  1. Apply first coat of Tobias Stucco® with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. Apply 2nd coat with a smooth trowel technique - leaving occasional half rounded trowel marks.

Instructions for "VERONA" Textured Surface - Two Coat Process

Verona is a Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with a smooth and light rough trowel technique.

  1. Apply 1st coat of Tobias Stucco® with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. Apply 2nd coat with a light rough trowel technique.

Instructions for "SAN MARINO" Sanded Surface - Two Coat Process

San Marino is a two coat process. San Marino is a Tobias Stucco® sanded texture achieved with a basic smooth trowel.

  1. Apply first coat of Tobias Stucco® with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. Apply 2nd coat with a smooth trowel technique - leaving half rounded trowel marks.
  3. Allow 2nd coat to dry thoroughly.
  4. Sand the walls with an electric sander.
  5. Use 50 grit sandpaper.
  6. Sand until the surface is smooth not flat.
  7. Sanding will create color variations.
  8. Remove excess dust with a soft brush. Do not rub. Go over the walls very lightly.
  9. Wear a mask while sanding.






Instructions for "FLORENTINE" Textured Surface
- Two Coat Process

Florentine is a Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with ragging and sanding.

  1. Apply 1st coat with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. Apply 2nd coat freely with a rough trowel technique. Take crumpled newspaper and pounce all over the entire wet surface. Periodically change paper formation and replace newspaper when necessary.
  3. Let Tobias Stucco® dry for approximately 1 hour and knock it down with a trowel.
  4. When dry, lightly sand the surface with an electric sander.
  5. Use a 50 grit sand paper.
  6. Sand until the surface is smooth not flat.
  7. Sanding will create color variations.
  8. Remove excess dust with a soft brush. Do not rub. Go over the walls very lightly.
  9. Wear a mask while sanding.






Instructions for "LUCCA" Textured Surface
- Three Coat Trowel/Sanded Texture

Lucca is a Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with smooth, skip and rough trowel techniques and sanded.

  1. Apply Tobias Stucco® with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. Apply 2nd coat with a light trowel technique leaving occasional half rounded trowel marks.
  3. Apply 3rd coat with a rough trowel in a random pattern. Leaving open areas of different sizes and shapes.
  4. Allow 3rd coat to dry.
  5. Sand the walls lightly with an electric sander. Use 50 grit sand paper.
  6. Sand until the surface is smooth, not flat.
  7. Remove excess dust with a soft brush. Do not rub. Go over the walls very lightly.
  8. Wear a mask while sanding.











Instructions for "VENETIAN" Textured Surface
(GLOSS or NON-GLOSS) - Three Coat Process

Venetian is a Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with smooth and skip trowel techniques.

  1. 1st Coat - trowel on color of choice with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. 2nd Coat - trowel on same color with a smooth trowel technique.
  3. 3rd. Coat - When the 2nd coat is still wet have a second applicator apply the contrasting color with a skip trowel random deposit technique leaving open areas of different sizes and shapes.
  4. Once dry sand lightly with electric sander using 50 grit sand paper.
  5. Remove excess dust with a soft brush. Do not rub. Go over the
    walls very lightly.
  6. If desired Apply 1-2 coats of Safecoat Polyureseal Interior Clear
    Gloss-Satin with a 3” brush.
  7. Allow 1st coat to dry before applying the 2nd coat.

    Note: While one applicator is applying the second coat of Tobias
    Stucco® have a second applicator come behind with the third coat.



Click swatch above to view various colors in gloss and no-gloss Venetian texture.

Instructions for "MILANO" Textured Surface - Two Coat Process

Milano is a Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with a smooth and light rough technique and sanded.

  1. Apply Tobias Stucco® with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. Apply 2nd coat with a light rough trowel technique.
  3. Sand the walls lightly with an electric sander.
  4. Use 50 grit sand paper.
  5. Sand until the surface is smooth not flat.
  6. Remove excess dust with a soft brush. Do not rub. Go over the walls very lightly.
  7. Wear a mask while sanding.




Instructions for "ROMAN” Textured Surface (gloss)
- Two Coat Process

Roman is a Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with a smooth and light rough trowel technique, stain and gloss. Tobias Stucco® Stain comes in Terra- Cotta Grey, Yellow Grey and White Grey. Each can be used separately or once dry, one can be applied over the other for more depth.

  1. Apply 1st coat of Tobias Stucco® with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. Apply 2nd coat with a light rough trowel technique.
  3. Once dry, use a 3" bristle brush to apply Tobias Stucco® Stain over the surface. Cover the surface with the stain.
  4. Immediately use a clean white cloth to catch the runs and control the look of the finish.
  5. Wait until the surface is dry before adding fresh coats of the stain for deeper shades. Using a dryer will hasten drying time.
  6. Sand the surface lightly with an electric sander.
  7. Use 50 grit sand paper.
  8. Remove excess dust with a soft brush. Do not rub.
    Go over the walls very lightly.
  9. If desired, apply 1-2 coats of Safecoat Polyureseal Interior Clear Gloss-Satin with a 3” bristle brush.
  10. Allow 1st coat to dry before applying the 2nd coat.



Gloss and no-gloss Roman texture.

Instructions for "Torino” Textured Surface (gloss)
- Two Coat Process

Torino is a 2 color Tobias Stucco® texture achieved with smooth and skip trowel techniques and sanded.

  1. Apply 1st coat of Tobias Stucco® with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. Apply 2nd coat with a skip trowl technique leaving openings to reveal the 1st coat color.
  3. Once dry  lightly sand the surface with an electric sander. Use 50 grit sand paper.
  4. Remove excess dust with a soft brush.
  5. Wear a mask while sanding.









Instructions for "Varese” Textured Surface
- Two Coat Process

Varese is a Tobias Stucco® texture that requires the use of a stainless steel trowel. Waxed or Unwaxed.

  1. Apply Tobias Stucco® in a base color with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. Apply 2nd coat of the base color with a smooth trowel technique.
  3. Let the stucco set-up and push with a hard trowel technique or burn the surface until smooth.
  4. Mist with water, if necessary, to acheive smooth finish (optional).
  5. Let dry thoroughly.
  6. Trowel or rag on a smooth coat of Tobias Stucco® wax. (optional)
  7. When dry to the touch (approx. 90 minutes), buff with an electric buffer - do not exceed 1500 rpm's.








Instructions for "Varese Multi” Textured Surface
- Three Coat Process

Varese Multi is a Tobias Stucco® texture that requires the use of a stainless steel trowel. Waxed or Unwaxed.

  1. Apply Tobias Stucco® in a color of choice with a smooth trowel technique.
  2. Apply 2nd coat of the same color with a smooth trowel technique and immediately apply the color Natural, or a compatible color, with a skip trowel technique while the base color is wet.
  3. Blend both colors together. Avoid straight lines.
  4. Let the stucco set-up and push with a hard trowel technique or burn the surface until smooth.
  5. Mist with water, if necessary, to acheive smooth finish (optional)..
  6. Let dry thoroughly.
  7. Trowel or rag on a smooth coat of Tobias Stucco® wax. (optional)
  8. When dry to the touch (approx. 90 minutes), buff with an electric buffer - do not exceed 1500 rpm's.