Can you use a tarp as a pool liner?

It’s possible to use vinyl tarps as an alternative pool liner. It can apply to a swimming pool.

Why do people put tarps under their pool?

A tarp will allow all the lumps and bumps of a dirt base to show through into the base of your pool. It will cause the bottom to be lumpy and uneven and therefore hard to clean. The sand will smooth out making the bottom of your pool easier to clean and easier on the feet for walking on.

How does a pool tarp work?

A solar blanket looks like a large sheet of bubble wrap. It effectively heats the pool water by allowing more of the sun’s rays to enter the pool, while its air bubbles trap the pool’s heat during the night. You should keep the cover on as much as possible between swims.

Can a canvas tarp be used in a swimming pool?

There are three key steps to making your tarp last. Let’s say you want to cover your swimming pool with a tarp. You should never use a canvas tarp. The wax or oil on a treated canvas tarp would get into the pool water. An untreated canvas tarp would develop mildew. Make sure you’re using the tarp correctly.

What can you use a round tarp for?

Round Tarps / Circular Tarps. Tarp Supply round tarps can be used for many different applications such as pool covers, baseball mound covers, hay covers and others that require circular closure. Our round tarps are made to order in the USA. Please check out the sizes listed. And if you don’t see a size that you need,…

What’s the difference between silver and black poly tarps?

The silver tarps and silver/black poly tarps. The silver tarps are the way to go. Our silver tarps are super heavy duty and great sun inhibitors. All of our heavy duty poly tarps are UV treated but the silver application that is applied to the tarps simply creates a reflective sheen on the tarp material.

Why are silver tarps the best for sun protection?

The black side of the tarp acts as a light inhibitor thus blocking out light better than other tarps due to the silver reflective on one side of the tarp and the black out material on the other side of the tarp. While some people might use a dark green tarp for shade the ultimate sun blockage would be one of our silver poly tarps.