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| Chalk
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A powdery residue on the surface of a material. |
| Chalk box
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Box which hold chalk and string on a reel which, when withdrawn, becomes coated with chalk. The string is then stretch from one point to another and then "snapped" to make a line of chalk to mark the distance. |
| Chalk line
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Usually a cotton cord coated with chalk. The cord is pulled taut and snapped to mark a straight line. The chalk line is used to align spots or screeds and to align tiles. |
| Chalking
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Pigment particles released as aging and deterioration of paint occurs, forming a fine powder on the surface. |
| Chalking
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The formation of a loose powder on the surface of a paint after exposure to the elements. |
| Chalking paint
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Paint that oxidizes to form a surface powder, which is then washed off, along with accumulated dirt, leaving the surface clean. |
| Chalkline
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A line that is snapped between two points as a guide for nailing, drilling, or cutting. |
| Chamber
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A room in a house. Any enclosed space. |
| Chamfer
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Beveled edge or corner, often one cut on a 45-degree angle. |
| Chandelier
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A chandelier is often the focal point of the dining room. As such it should be hung about 30" above the tabletop and should be at least 6" narrower than the table on each side. |
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