LOMA

American Clay Loma plaster is a base coat and finishing coat made of natural clay, pigments, and reclaimed marble sand. It is durable and low maintenance. Loma Clay Plaster is used on interior walls and surfaces as a sustainable replacement for paint, wallpaper or other wall coverings.

RESOURCES
Loma contains natural clay, pigments, post-industrial rock and shell waste that is crushed into sand. Plasters are packaged as a powder in tied cotton bags to reduce stitching material and the need for plastic lining. The cotton packaging material is a natural fiber and compostable.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
American Clay manufacturers in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Loma Clay Plaster is made without kilns, reducing the energy of production. To remove, the plaster can be moistened and scraped off. Since it is made from natural materials it is not harmful to dispose of.

HUMAN HEALTH
Clay Plaster emits no VOCs and is non-toxic. Loma Clay suggests to use zero and low-VOC primers with their products. Small quantities of dust containing 2% crystalline silica may occur during application process. Prolonged exposure to dust can cause silicosis. Material Safety Data Sheet is available online.

SOCIAL EQUITY
American Clay hires only local members of the Albuquerque, NM area. They offer living wages, flexible schedules, and benefits to all employees.