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50 Tarpaulin Uses – What is a Tarpaulin?
[vc_row type="container" padding_top="" padding_bottom=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the reasons we love tarps is because they’re so versatile. If you buy one for your home, we’re sure you’ll be bringing it out time and time again. Check out some of the...
Best Tarps for Covering Cars
More than 279 million vehicles are in operation in the U.S. If you're one of them, have you stopped to consider how long your car or truck will last? Exposure to salt and water can ruin a car's underbody and finish. Keeping it clean and keeping it protected from the...
At Home Arts and Crafts Projects Using Fabric
Are you a home hobbyist? Have you been thinking of trying your hand at arts and crafts? One of the best ways to beat stress and boredom is by finding a new hobby. We have some fun ideas for arts and crafts at home that suit all ages and use affordable fabrics. If...
Best Tarps & Canvas Tarps With Grommets
One of the simplest ways to lengthen the life of your tarp is by making sure it's secure when you use it. If it's allowed to blow around in the wind or into other objects, rips and tears are possible. A tarp could also blow away on a windy day if it's not tied down...
Best Tarps for Gym Floor Coverings
Why would a school or event center want to cover their gym floors? The reasons are endless. Gym floor coverings prevent scuffs and damage to a polished gym floor during an event like a dance or graduation. You can't demand guests take off their shoes, but you can...
Custom Size Heavy-Duty Tarps
Tarps serve so many purposes, but they can only do their job correctly if you have the right size. Buying a heavy-duty tarp in standard sizes may not meet your needs, so why spend money on something that won't last? Tarps come in several sizes when you buy them in...
Water Resistant vs. Waterproof Tarps
Have you ever wondered “What is the difference between water-resistant and waterproof tarp material?” This is a very common question, and it's worth exploring closely. If you choose the wrong one, it may not be as useful as you'd hope. Waterproof tarps offer complete...
Industrial Tarps – What Types of Tarps Are Considered Industrial Grade?
To understand the best tarps to pick for industrial use, it helps to know what industrial settings are. It's the sector that creates products for others. An industry can also be a service that helps an industry within the economy. Aerospace, agriculture, computers/IT,...
Expensive vs. Cheap Tarps – The Top Tarps For Your Money That Will Last
When you purchase a cheap tarp at a discount retailer, you're getting a low-quality tarp that breaks down in a year or two. Even with the utmost care, it's unlikely you'll get more than five years of life out of the tarp. Exposure to UV rays, wind, ice, and abrasion...
How To Make Homemade Face Masks Using Canvas & Cloth For COVID19
Please Note: Chicago Canvas is in no way suggesting a homemade mask is better than a FDA approved N-95 mask or better. Initial suggestions from the CDC suggestions any mask is better than none. This information is meant to be used in cases where traditional masks...

