1. Rough and porous surfaces
Concrete and natural stone are often coarse and absorbent. Standard markers may wear off quickly, especially on unfinished or weathered surfaces.
2. Dust
Construction sites are dusty by nature. Dust can clog marker nibs and prevent ink from adhering properly, leading to inconsistent or faint markings.
3. Wet or damp conditions
Outdoor work or freshly poured concrete often involves moisture. Many markers fail to bond to wet surfaces, resulting in smudging or complete wash-off.
4. UV and weather exposure
Markings on stone and concrete are often exposed to sun, rain, and temperature fluctuations. Without UV- and weather-resistant ink, marks can fade or disappear over time
Our top picks for marking on stone and concrete
edding 8890 mechanical carpenter pencil
Ideal for: For the daily tasks and demands of crafts- and handymen
Features: The replaceable rectangular lead, available in different degrees of hardness, works especially well on hard and rough materials and allows a precise edge guide
Benefits: Protective holster with a practical clip for easy attachment to workwear. Push mechanism ensures convenient use, while the hexagonal barrel design prevents rolling
edding 500 permanent marker
Ideal for: Compact and handy permanent marker for marking and labelling light stone or concrete surfaces
Features: Waterproof, wear-resistant, refillable and lightfast. Durable aluminium barrel made from 100% post-consumer recycled aluminium (PCR).
Benefits: Due to its short body, it fits perfectly in anyone's pocket or tool box
edding 850 permanent marker
Ideal for: Every situation where broad marking and high visibility is a must
Features: Impressive chisel nib size of 5-15 mm
Benefits: Large-scale marking and labelling of light stone or concrete surfaces. Waterproof, wear resistant and refillable.
edding 950 Industry Painter
Ideal for: Extremely rough or dirty surfaces
Features: Permanent paint-like paste that adheres to dusty and wet surfaces
Benefits: Weatherproof, highly visible, and suitable for extreme weather conditions. The e-950 industry painter even marks under water
edding 8046 ready white industry pen
Ideal for: Immediately opaque marking of smooth, dark stone or concrete surfaces
Features: Permanent, opaque, lightfast, smudge proof & resistant to abrasion; once dry, water-resistant
Benefits: Ready-to-use opaque marking without any shaking or pumping
edding 8870 deep hole spraymarker
Ideal for: Chalk spray for precise, non-permanent marking in hard to reach places or of drill holes
Features: Easy to see in low light condition, allows marking through drill holes up to 50 mm depth and 3-13 mm in diameter, non-permanent marking in hard-to-reach places such as drill holes
Benefits: Can be used from any angle or height, even overhead
Marking on stone and concrete doesn’t have to be a challenge. With the right tools, you can ensure your markings are clear, durable, and reliable—no matter the surface or environment. edding’s specialised range of markers is built to meet the demands of professionals who work with mineral materials every day.