Tarpaulin Buyer’s Guide

Protective covers for every need

Will it be used as a protection against sun or rain, or perhaps to cover a car or boat? Read below to find out what you should consider before your purchase.

Things to consider when buying a tarpaulin

When buying protective covers, there are several things to consider, including:

• What you intend to use the tarpaulin for.
• How big it needs to be.
• Whether you are looking for a cheap tarpaulin and have no major requirements in terms of
  quality, or if you need a protective cover with specific properties.

By understanding what you need, you can make a better purchase.

Different types of tarpaulins

There are lots of different tarpaulins to choose from. They mainly differ in the following points:

• colour
• material
• thickness
• intended use

Read below to find out more about the properties and uses of these products.

Areas of use and properties

A tarp can be used for a variety of things, such as covering piles of wood, garden furniture, cars, boats, grills, floors, lawnmowers and much more. You can also use it as a drip guard, tent, or as temporary shelter from precipitation.

The size of the tarpaulin is very important when used as a protective cover. It should fully cover whatever you use it for, such as a car cover or tent. For this reason, there are several sizes to choose from.

Boat tarpaulins

A boat tarpaulin comes in handy when it is time to store the boat for the winter. When buying a tarp for your boat, you can either get a large tarpaulin or one that is specially designed for boats.

Tarpaulin accessories

In addition to the tarpaulin itself, you may also need to purchase certain accessories. Our range of tarpaulin accessories includes:

• press studs
• eyelets
• tarpaulin clips
• tarpaulin tape

In other words, at Biltema you can buy everything you need to protect your items.

Tarpaulins FAQs

Why is it good to use a tarpaulin?

By using tarpaulin, you can protect objects from the elements.

Which tarpaulin is best for a boat?

A moulded boat tarpaulin is usually the best option to protect a boat. However, you can also use a regular tarpaulin as a protective cover for your boat.

What colours do tarpaulins come in?

The most common tarpaulin colours are green, blue, and silver. Less common are tarpaulins in yellow, red or other colours.

How do I attach the tarpaulin?

A tarpaulin should preferably be attached using flexible rubber straps and rubber rope, to protect the eyelets.