Vinyl Tarps
About Vinyl Tarps
What is the difference between poly and vinyl tarps?
The difference between poly tarps and vinyl tarps is the different plastic materials. Poly tarps are made from woven reinforced polyethylene (PE), while vinyl tarps are made polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Vinyl tarps are usually more durable and more expensive.
How to repair a vinyl tarp?
Most vinyl tarps can be repaired with HH-66 vinyl cement and a patch of the same vinyl tarp material.
Where to buy clear vinyl tarps?
20 MIL and 30 MIL clear vinyl tarps can be found here: Clear Vinyl Tarps.
What tarp is best for Florida or Arizona?
For Florida or Arizona, the best heavy duty vinyl tarp is 18 oz vinyl coated polyester tarps, with outstanding UV resistance and tear resistance.
- Strong UV Resistance. Last between 4 - 6 years in Florida, California, Arizona!
- High Tear Strength. Best for boat dock tarps, canopy tarps.
- Best for High UV areas: California, Arizona, Florida and Texas
- Fabric Weight: 10 oz, 14 oz, 18 oz, 22 oz, 40 oz
What tarp is best for California?
California requires many tarps to be Flame Retardant. Here are best flame retardant tarps. For non flame retardant vinyl tarps, 18 oz Vinyl Coated Polyester Tarps is strong and highly UV resistant.
