CE Tools

Buying Guide: Chalk Lines and Marking Chalk

Marking Chalk
CE Tools marking chalk comes in colors including blue, fluorescent green, fluorescent pink and red, with extreme visibility on the line. The blue chalk is semi-permanent and the red chalk is permanent. The fluorescent green chalk is ultra-fine and is designed to cling to the string rather than spill out of the reel.

Releasable Chalk Line Tips and Lines
The SnapBack releasable tip is made of stainless steel and polypropylene, with double fanged teeth that lock in place until you release them. It can be inverted for non-edge use and includes a center point mark indicator. The braided chalk line with releasable tip comes in a 50 ft. length.

Replacement Chalk String
Replacement chalk string is 50 ft. of nylon woven precision cord that is extra bold and ultra strong. The nylon cord won't fray. Match the length and type to the string on your existing reel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CE Tools make?
CE Tools offers marking chalk in several colors, including semi-permanent and permanent formulas. It also makes SnapBack releasable chalk line tips, a braided chalk line with a releasable tip, and replacement chalk string.

How do I choose the right chalk or line?
Pick chalk by color and by whether you need a semi-permanent or permanent mark. Choose a releasable tip or line if you want to snap lines without walking back, or replacement string if you already own a reel. Measure your reel and match the length on the old part, such as 50 ft., before ordering.

Which chalk is permanent?
The red marking chalk is labeled permanent and the blue marking chalk is labeled semi-permanent. Check the label on the bottle before you use it on a surface you need to keep clean.