Markers and Spray Markers

Markers are used to mark and set out on materials of every kind: wood, metal, stone, concrete and surfaces to be worked. In this collection you will find ink and paint markers, carpenter's pencils and fluorescent sprays for marking out large areas, such as a building site or a plot of ground.

For metal you need liquid paint markers, designed for difficult surfaces, or soapstone markers, which leave a mark on iron. For concrete, stone and rough surfaces a permanent broad-tip marker or a paint marker is best. Always check the product page for the surfaces stated by the manufacturer.

The carpenter's pencil, with its broad lead, is designed for marking wood and building materials, even outdoors. The permanent marker gives a sharper, more legible mark on treated or raw wood. On site timber the pencil is often more practical, because it can be sharpened; the choice depends on the precision you need.

Fluorescent marking sprays are used to mark lines and points on ground, paving and large surfaces, where the mark must be visible from a distance. They must be used in ventilated areas, with the protection indicated by the manufacturer. Choose the colour according to the background, because a light colour on pale soil is hard to see.

The ink refills are for the Pica Ink and Pica Big Ink markers, while the leads are for the Pica Dry line and for the Sola TLM2 and TLM3 pencils. The steel tip is for the Pica Dry. Before buying, check the model of your marker, because leads and tips are not interchangeable between different lines.

Clean the surface of dust, oil and moisture before marking, because a dirty surface reduces the adhesion of the mark. On porous surfaces, such as concrete, test the marker on a hidden spot, because the ink can absorb differently. Let the mark dry before touching it, especially with paint markers.

For marking glass the catalogue includes glass-marking crayons. For difficult surfaces, such as some metals or smooth materials, a liquid paint marker is best. Before marking on a new surface, do a test on a hidden spot and check that the mark can be removed or stays as intended.