Canvas Tarps: Finding The Right Size

Finding A Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp: The Right Size, At The Right Price

There are several suppliers of cotton canvas tarps, but finding a specific size, weight, and at the right price is not so easy.

The most commonly available fabric is the 10 oz and 12 oz canvas tarp, and most are treated for mildew and water resistance. This protective finish will add 6-8 ozs more per square yard of fabric. You can also choose cotton tarpaulins that have been specially treated to be flame retardent.

There are some good suppliers online, but for most part, thesimple canvas tarp is not a lead item. So it is often relegated to the hard-to-find pages of the 'catalog'. A shopper often has to spend several minutes just searching for the right type and size.

Canvas Tarp Size Availability

There are several good sources for the small canvas tarps, including your local hardware store. But larger sizes can be found online, and are good choices for use as tent tarps or painters tarps

The following 'size-finder' chart should help you save you consider time. It gives you a quick reference to sizes provided by two of the canvas tarp suppliers we recommend.

Find your size, then click on the listed supplier below:

12 oz - 16 oz
Canvas Tarps

Northern Tool

6x8

16 oz

8x10

16 oz

10x12

16 oz

10x16

16 oz

10x18

12 oz

12x16

12 oz

16x20

16 oz

16x24

12 oz

Northern Tool

The tan canvas tarp from Northern is 100% canvas duck, and comes in weights of 16 oz or 12 oz per square yard before treating.

The center seam is double-stitched, and the grommets are reinforced every 2-3 feet on the sides and at the corners.

Do a search for "canvas tarp" on their site.

Some people try to use standard canvas tarp to cover their cars, boats, and trucks. But for several reasons, this is not a good idea. You can get some helpful guidelines for vehicle covers here. Or take a look at the specific section on car covers for recommendations.

More Tarp Information

For More Information:

Tarps: An overview of the main choices in protective tarp coverings, including polyethylene and mesh.
Canvas Tarps: For more information on selecting quality canvas tarps.
Poly Tarps: A less expensive, but also less durable alternative to canvas tarpaulins.
Poly Tarp Sizes: Just like the canvas matrix above, this chart helps you find the poly tarp size you need.
Mesh Tarps: The choice when you need airflow and modest shade, and where water proofing is not required.