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When you're ready to work outside on home improvement projects, tarps from A1 Tarps can help you get the job done. We've worked with tarps for more than four decades, and in that time, we have learned a key truth about them: They are tools. In fact, tarps are some of the most versatile tools we have ever seen. We've witnessed so many clever people using tarps in a multitude of creative ways to get work done. You can exercise the same creativity on your property. If you enjoy working on your hou …

A1 Tarps can teach you about the varieties of tarps available, and what they are best suited for. Tarps are great tools because they are so versatile. A good tarp can help a property owner handle a variety of tasks. But if you have a specific goal in mind, you may be able to find a tarp specifically tailored to it. Here is a rundown of the basic types of tarps and the best uses for each. We'll start with the three biggest categories. Poly Tarps This is our most popular and varied category. Us …

Count on A1 Tarps to show you how to clean a flatbed tarp. Usually, all it takes to clean a standard polyethylene tarp is typical soap and water, as well as the space to stretch it out - no need for special chemicals and cleansers. A tarp for flatbed trucks is not exactly standard, however. Flatbed trailer tarps are made to go on the road, and they can pick up a lot more grime, dirt and other mystery stains. Keeping them clean is important for ensuring their long life. Fortunately, cleaning the …

Polyethylene tarps offer homeowners many advantages. A1 Tarps can help you learn exactly what they are, and why our high-quality poly tarps are such a great bargain. Tarps are commonly made from one of three basic materials: vinyl, canvas or polyethylene. Of those three, the polyethylene tarps are the most common for many reasons. Because they are so versatile and affordable, they are a good choice for when you are preparing for the unexpected. If you are a homeowner, there are a few reasons w …

When hauling a load in a truck or trailer, using a tarp is practically mandatory. A1 Tarps can help you learn how to do so safely. When someone becomes a pickup truck owner for the first time, it doesn't take long for them to realize keeping a couple tarps handy in the cab is a pretty good idea. They usually wait until it rains to actually use those tarps, unfortunately. The truth is that nine times out of 10, drivers are better off covering their loads with a tarp, because a tarp protects two …