Tarp Covers

If you're new to the wonderful world of tarps, perhaps we at Tarps1 can help decide what's right for you. Tarp covers come in different sizes, weights and colors. The two most common types are:

Silver poly tarps are an excellent waterproof cover and, depending on the weight, are often used in protecting areas from rain, paint, dust, etc. It is quite common to purchase the economy 6 mil in large lots at wholesale. Tarps of this nature are light in weight, easy to carry, and can wrap items as well as protect floors when used as drop cloths.

Canvas tarps are quite strong and heavier in weight than polyethylene. One can find them in use by truckers covering cargo (for their wind resistance among other virtues), farm workers, and painters as awnings. The material breathes, although it does reach a saturation point when wet, plus increasing humidity.

It once was that poly tarps were seen in blue, most commonly. They are still big sellers and account for a significant portion of wholesale tarps sales. But, many commercial clients are moving to white tarps and silver. These colors tend to reflect light, and can make a difference on a hot day, since dark colors tend to absorb heat and the sun's rays.

Our prices are among the lowest in the industry; yet we offer even further discounts based on quantity. Isn't that something that's great for your bottom line?

We mentioned heat retention; but why should it matter? Say you have just cemented a stone wall and need it to cure. The wall is off a busy and dusty road. It is forecast to rain that evening (and this time the weatherman is probably correct). This calls for waterproof tarp covers but with the sun beating down on a dark cover, the curing will not occur evenly and in due time because of the heat generated. Use white tarps and it is protected against the elements as well as minimizing the negative effects of increased temperatures.