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Tarpaulins are one of the most universal elements of home or garage equipment. The wide range of sizes and materials make them useful in many applications, from protecting a car or boat from the elements to using them to transport leaves and debris around the yard.
When new, these covers can protect almost anything, but they eventually wear out. Like most things, they can be reused and changed their destiny once they have outlived their original function. Instead of throwing them away, we have some creative uses for the old tarpaulin.
Re-use of tarpaulins
What you reuse a tarpaulin for depends on the type of material it is made of. Polyester materials are great for waterproof applications, while canvas is better for protecting items that require breathability. With good scissors and a little creativity, there is no limit to what you can do with an old tarpaulin!
Protect smaller items from the elements
Just because the tarpaulin is damaged in one place doesn’t mean the whole thing is bad. With a little creativity, you can remake old material for use in the same application. For example, the skins of a boat can deteriorate and weaken over time on the mountain where it is most exposed to sunlight, rain, wind and snow. But the sides may still be in perfect condition. If so, you can easily cut off damaged tarpaulin parts and cut good parts to fit other uses. The boat cover can be trimmed to become an engine, seat or battery cover, used to wrap fishing tackle or to protect the trailer’s spare wheel. Use bungee to keep them in place.
Probably one of the most common uses for tarpaulins, old and new, is to cover a pile of wood in the yard to keep the firewood dry. You can go a step further by covering your backyard fireplace if you know you will be using it soon, but the forecasts predict rain. When the tarpaulin is worn out, check for parts that are still in good condition, then trim them to the correct size and use them to create a handy log carrier.
Protect sensitive areas
The canvas provides protection against moisture, but allows air to circulate. At its best, canvas tarpaulins are commonly used by painters as cloths and to protect exterior components from rusting. When they wear out, tears, tears and holes make it difficult for these tarpaulins to remain waterproof, but they still perform many functions. They can be used to protect plantings, flower beds and garden crops from early or late frosts, or as floor coverings for trunks or trucks if you intend to transport muddy or dirty materials or want to protect the interior of the vehicle.
Fun for kids
You can use your old tarpaulins in virtually any situation where you need to protect or cover something, but they can also be used for good old-fashioned fun. Place a tarpaulin on a rope suspended between two trees and create a play tent for your children. Use it to cover a sandbox or children’s pool or create an awning to provide a shaded play area. Put it on the floor and let it sit for dirty activities like playing with plasticine or painting with your fingers. Cleaning will be easy!
Next time you deal with a used tarpaulin, take a moment to think about other ways to use it or parts of it. You will be surprised at how many ways you can change the purpose of an old tarpaulin. This way you will save money as you will not have to buy new products for these applications and you will also extend the life of your tarpaulin.
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Source by Chris A. Harmen