| Tarpaulins (tarps) made of canvas are some of | | | | slippery than disposable plastic tarps, so |
| the most versatile tarps on the market today. | | | | they are also safer as there is less chance |
| These tarps can be flame retardant, water | | | | of injury due to falls. |
| resistant, and mildew resistant. Canvas | | | | |
| tarps come in several fabric gauges, from | | | | Canvas tarps can be used when landscaping as |
| 10-ounce to 17-ounce and up. (The higher the | | | | well. Lightweight waterproof tarps are |
| number, the heavier and more durable the | | | | perfect for protecting grass or plants during |
| fabric.) Prices range from around $10 for | | | | snowstorms. Tarps have been used for decades |
| small, untreated canvas tarps, to hundreds of | | | | to cover baseball diamonds and football |
| dollars for large waterproof and | | | | fields during inclement weather; the tarp can |
| fire-retardant models. The tarps come in | | | | be removed as soon as the rain has stopped |
| countless sizes and can be used for a | | | | and play can usually resume immediately. |
| multitude of purposes from painting to | | | | |
| landscaping to camping. | | | | Many of the finest tents are made of canvas. |
| | | | Adventurous and inventive campers can make |
| One of the most common uses of canvas tarps | | | | their own camping accommodations with canvas |
| is to protect furniture, carpets and other | | | | tarps, straps and a few poles. These |
| items while painting inside or outside. | | | | structures will provide shade, will be water |
| While canvas tarps are more expensive than | | | | and wind resistant, and are a fraction of the |
| disposable plastic tarps, they can be used | | | | cost of a regular tent. |
| over and over again. Canvas tarps are heavy | | | | |
| and will stay in place without a lot of | | | | Canvas tarps are versatile and cost |
| complicated taping and securing, and fit well | | | | effective. They can be used in many diverse |
| over curved surfaces. They are usually less | | | | situations and are sturdy and dependable. |