Chalk Line
A length of line suitably chalked, and when held tight at two points and plucked leaves a straight line on the surface.
Chalking
Powdering of a surface paint film on weathering and exposed to UV rays . Particularly south facing elevations.
Chase
A groove cut into a wall of floor surface to insert conduit pipes for electrics which will then be plastered/concreted over.
Cheesy
The character of a varnish or paint film which is mechanically weak or soft although the overall film is dry.
Chipping
Where a paint coating has become brittle due to age and broken away when knocked.
Readily happens when oil paint is applied over a varnished surface where inadequate preparation has taken place.
