OX Trade White Marking Chalk 226g

This OX Trade white line marking chalk comes in a 226g (8oz) bottle and is a contractors grade chalk for snapping visible lines on the job site. It is long lasting and high visibility, which makes it a reliable choice for layout work on concrete, timber and most surfaces. The white line shows up clearly on darker materials where other chalk colours can disappear.

Key Features

• Contractors grade chalk
• Long lasting lines
• High visibility
• 226g (8oz) bottle refills a chalk reel
• Shows up on dark and mid-tone surfaces

Specifications

• Colour: white
• Pack size: 226g (8oz)
• Grade: contractors
• Use: chalk lines and job site layout marking

Applications

• Snapping layout lines on dark concrete and timber
• Marking out footings, slabs and walls
• Setting out battens, studs and roofing lines
• Refilling a chalk reel for site work

What You Need To Complete The Job

Use this chalk in a chalk reel, and keep the blue and yellow colours for different surfaces. See the General Hand Tools range for more marking tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use white marking chalk?

White chalk shows up best on dark and mid-tone surfaces, where a blue line can be hard to see. It is the colour to reach for on dark concrete, asphalt, dark timber and dark metal. On light surfaces, blue or red chalk gives more contrast. On a dark roof sheet or a black bitumen surface, white is often the only colour that reads from a distance.

How long does the line last?

The chalk is a contractors grade, long lasting line chalk, so the snapped line stays visible through the layout work. As with any chalk, heavy rain or heavy foot traffic can shorten the line. It is not a permanent marking product, but it holds up through normal site conditions.

Will this chalk work in a chalk reel?

Yes. The 226g bottle is sized to refill a chalk reel, and the chalk is a line marking grade that flows through the reel and snaps onto the surface. Use a reel with a good string tension and a straight pull for the cleanest line.

What is the difference between the chalk colours?

Blue is the standard all round colour for light surfaces, white shows up on dark surfaces, and yellow stands out in low light and on dark materials. This pack is white. Keep a couple of colours in the kit so you can pick the line that shows up best on the surface you are marking. That way the layout stays readable whatever the surface colour, and the job keeps moving.