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.
Check Grain Roller
A graining tool for imitating the fine pores found in hardwoods such as mahogany, oak and mahogany.
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.
Chlorinated Rubber
Chlorinated rubber coatings are resistant to and used in areas subject to high condensation, chemical attack and for immersed areas such as swimming pools Also referred to as an Acrylated Rubber coating.
