12 mil Poly Tarp (Silver)
A light, affordable waterproof tarp for quick covers and short-term jobs. Add one to your vinyl or mesh order.
Short-term cover. Poly is made for jobs measured in weeks. Staying out for months? Heavy-duty vinyl lasts years.
| Material | Woven polyethylene (poly) |
|---|---|
| Made for | Short-term jobs, measured in weeks |
| Rain | Waterproof |
| Fabric weight | 203 GSM (6 oz per square yard) |
| Color | Silver |
| Selected size | · |
| What it should weigh | of fabric, before hems and grommets |
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Specifications
Fabric
| Material | Woven polyethylene (poly) |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight | 6 oz per sq yd (203 GSM) |
| Thickness | 12 mil (0.012 in) |
| Rain | Waterproof |
| Made for | Short-term jobs, measured in weeks |
Construction
| Tie-down | Grommets |
|---|---|
| Colors | Silver |
Sizes and shipping
| Sizes | 9 sizes, from 6 x 8 ft to 20 x 30 ft |
|---|---|
| Listed size | Cut size. The finished tarp is about 3 to 5% smaller after hemming |
| Ships from | Houston, Texas |
Getting the size right
- Covering an objectTarp length = item length + 2 × height + about 2 ft for tie-down. Same for the width.
- Covering a roofThe damaged area plus 2 ft on every side, and over the ridge if you can. Most single patches take 10 x 12 to 16 x 20 ft; a whole roof side takes 20 x 30 ft or more.
- Covering a loadMeasure the load's length, width and height, then add enough to reach the tie-down points.
Cut size. The finished tarp is about 3 to 5% smaller after hemming. If you need every inch covered, go one size up.
Not sure? Find your size in 30 secondsWhat it's built for
- Emergency roof coverA quick patch until the roofer comes, measured in days or weeks.
- Quick yard and job-site coversLight and easy to throw over and pull off.
- Moving, painting and clean-upOne-off jobs where it doesn't need to last.
Know-how from nearly 15 years in tarps
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Short-term by design
Poly is light and quick to throw over a job for days or weeks. If it's going to stay out for months, heavy-duty vinyl lasts years.
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Check it in the sun
Sunlight breaks poly down faster than vinyl. When it turns chalky or brittle, or a grommet starts pulling, replace it.
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Don't crank it down
Poly grommets hold less than vinyl. Use stretchy straps or bungees so a gust doesn't rip one out.
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Right for one-off messes
Painting, moving, clean-up and quick rain cover, where a vinyl tarp would be more than you need.
Questions we hear most
How long will a poly tarp last?
It's made for jobs measured in weeks. Sunlight breaks poly down faster than vinyl, so for months outside, choose heavy-duty vinyl.
Is it waterproof?
Yes, the woven poly is coated and keeps rain out while it's in good shape.
How should I tie it down?
Use every grommet. Rubber tarp straps or bungees stretch with the gusts, so the tarp stays put without tearing at the grommets. Rope works on a cover that doesn't move, as long as it stays tight. See our tarp straps.
Is the listed size the cut size or the finished size?
Cut size. The finished tarp is about 3 to 5% smaller after hemming. If you need every inch covered, go one size up.
Can I get a size or color you don't list?
Tell us the size, color and job, and we'll tell you straight whether we can get it. Contact us.
Do you sell in bulk?
Yes. Mix sizes and colors in one order, shipped from Houston, Texas, with one contact for reorders. Ask for a quote.
