Sidewalk Chalk
| Description | Use white sidewalk chalk to color in pavement marking stencil and set with hair spray for best result. |
| Typical Dimensions | At least 10 chalk sticks per pavement marking. |
| Estimated Cost | $20 for a 72 pack. |
| Durability | Demo: 1 day to 1 month installation |
| All Projects | Where white pavement markings are needed but fast removal is a requirement, consider using sidewalk chalk with hairspray. This technique often involves using a stencil to guide application, applying as heavily as possible, and then using hair spray to "set" the chalked area. |
| Appropriate for very short-term projects. | |
| Use large railroad chalk sticks -- thin chalk sticks will not hold up to heavy drawing for road markings. | |
| Once chalk drawing is complete, fan the area to remove as much chalk dust as possible before applying hair spray. | |
| Not an ideal approach to large areas, but works well for sharrows or a handful of bike lane markings. With many hands, you can quickly color in your designs, set the chalk, and enjoy! |
| Buy from local supermarket, hardware, or art supply store. | |
| Use a handmade or borrowed stencil to guide chalk application. |