When on the job, professional grade painters seek to leave behind only the freshly painted walls with nary a trace of the mess and splatter that comes along with a full scale project. Canvas painters tarps, also referred to as canvas drop cloths, can help achieve that level of professionalism. Use our 10 oz canvas tarps in natural white to cover all flooring types, furniture, windows, etc. Our durable canvas material can also be used for an outdoor tarp when a paint tarp is required, such as to cover vehicles and walkways.
Painters plastic drop cloths will also leave behind clean surfaces and are a cheaper option than canvas drop cloths. Drop sheets of plastic and canvas will both result in less time spent on cleanup operations in the aftermath of a paint or home improvement project.
Canvas vs. Plastic Drop Cloths for Painters
Which is a better buy for a paint tarp? Like with everything, it depends. Here are several important points to help you feel confident with your purchase.
1)The Absorbency factor
By nature, plastic is 100% non-absorbent. No water can penetrate plastic. In contrast, canvas makes for a thicker painter tarp that will absorb all paint droplets. Good quality canvas painting tarps, like our 10 oz canvas tarp, will not bleed through to the other side.
Why does this matter? Since plastic is impermeable, excess paint or water may run along the length of the plastic drop sheets and then off it, onto the floor. A plastic painting tarp also fails to wipe the paint off your feet and this can result in tracking paint across the floor once you step off the tarp.
2)The Slippery Factor
Canvas tarps remain in place when draped over furniture and along floors. Plastic sheeting, while okay on regular floors, might be hazardous on steps. Canvas tarps with a waxed finish for water-resistance might also be somewhat slippery.
3)Prep Time
In order for painters plastic drop cloths to remain in place, the plastic drop sheets should be taped down to avoid slipping and for adequate coverage at all times. Taping certainly adds to the prepping stage, especially for large-scale projects. With canvas paint tarps, this step can generally be skipped.
4)Type of Project
Real messy work, like repair jobs, might benefit from painters plastic as opposed to canvas. Too many paint flecks of rougher element drips can ruin the texture of the cloth paint tarp, which can then no longer be used, as it can scratch furniture.
5) Long-Term Use
At the end of the day, it all boils down to the cost in perspective to a longer time span. Is this tarp for professional painters? Then canvas drop cloths are a cheaper run for your money. They can be reused multiple times, and even washed if necessary. Cloth paint tarps are the real heavy-duty canvas that is made to withstand constant use and abuse.
Single-time or small scale projects are best off with painter's plastic drop sheets that are disposable after being used once. For constant use, the long-term cost can turn out to be really high if you keep replenishing your drop sheets.
Canvas painting tarps and plastic painting tarps are both designed to take care of the drips and dregs. Painter tarps grant you the freedom to focus on the job, without the stress of the mess.
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