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Do chalk powders come in different colours?

Do chalk powders come in different colours?

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chalk line reel, chalk bottles red, blue white chalk wonkee donkee tools DIY guide which colour chalk do i choose? Chalk lines are handy tools and can be used in many projects from framing to roofing, but, before you get started, it is vitally important that you choose the right colour of chalk powder to go in your chalk line because some colours are permanent and some are not.

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Blue chalk powders

Blue chalk powder bottle for chalk line reel tool wonkee donkee tools DIY guide how to use a chalk line Blue chalk powder is considered to be for general purpose use and will contrast well on wood, plastic and metal surfaces. Most importantly, however, it is a temporary colour – meaning that it will wash away after you have used it. This is important if you are marking a line on an object or surface that will later be visible.

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Red chalk powders

Red chalk powder bottle for chalk line reel tool wonkee donkee tools DIY guide how to use a chalk line Red chalk powder is highly visible and will contrast well on nearly all surfaces and materials. It is vitally important that you note: red chalk powder is a permanent colour. This means that it has the advantage of not washing away in the rain, but it also means that it cannot be removed once applied. This is important if you are marking a line on an object or surface that will later be visible.

Permanent colours are for use on extended outdoor projects where non-permanent chalk lines are likely to be washed away by rain.

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Yellow chalk powders

yellow chalk powder bottle for chalk line reel tool wonkee donkee tools DIY guide how to use a chalk line Yellow chalk powder is very bright and contrasts well on brickwork, plastic and metal, but may be less visible on wood.

Although lighter, yellow chalk powder is another permanent chalk colour. It will not wash away in the rain or through the most vigorous of scrubbing so be careful where you use it. Yellow chalk powder is ideal for use on marking out lines that may otherwise be washed away by the elements.

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White chalk powders

White chalk powder bottle for chalk line reel tool wonkee donkee tools DIY guide how to use a chalk line reel White chalk powder is ideal for interior use where level lines may be covered with wallpaper, as the less dramatic colouring is much less likely to bleed through any wallpaper or coverings.

White chalk powder is also highly visible on dark surfaces and is non-permanent, so will wash off after use.

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Fluorescent chalk powders

Fluorescent orange chalk powder bottle for chalk line reel tool wonkee donkee tools DIY guide how to use a chalk line Fluorescent colours are by far the best chalk powders for visibility. Fluorescent is bright and contrasts well on almost all surfaces. It is also permanent and so will not wash away in the rain, which makes it ideal for exterior use. If you are marking a surface that will be visible later on, then you may want to consider a less permanent chalk powder.

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Black chalk powders

Black chalk powder bottle for chalk line reel tool wonkee donkee tools DIY guide how to use a chalk line Black chalk powder is specially formulated for excellent adhesion and high visibility. It is permanent, waterproof and resists clumping, so it can still be used if soaked with water. It is ideal for exterior use and is best contrasted against light coloured surfaces.

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