Black Tarpaulins
Black tarpaulins for covers that should not draw the eye. From 80gsm black and white sheets to extra heavy duty 270gsm.
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Heavy Duty Waterproof Tarpaulin 200gsm - UV-Protected Polyethylene Cover with Reinforced Eyelets for All Weather Use -
Heavy Duty 80GSM Black & White Tarpaulin Sheet – Waterproof & Tear Resistant Industrial Cover -
Heavy Duty Tarpaulin 270GSM - Extra Heavy Duty Waterproof Black & Gold Ground Sheet for Professional Use -
Heavy Duty Tarpaulin 270gsm – Black Silver 100% Waterproof & UV-Resistant Cover for Roofing, Boats, and Construction
Three kinds of clear.
One is right for your job.
Light and toughness trade off against each other. Here is how the types compare.
80gsm Black and White
Laminated polyethylene
Best for: light cover over a large area.
Shop 80gsm200gsm Black
Polyethylene, 14x14 weave, up to 35m x 20m
Best for: roofs, sites and large covers.
Shop 200gsm black270gsm Black and Silver
Polyethylene, 16x16 weave, eyelets every 50cm
Best for: trailers, boats and plant.
Shop black and silver270gsm Black and Gold
Polyethylene, heat-sealed seams
Best for: ground sheets and site cover.
Shop black and goldMeasure in 3 steps
Open the size guide-
Measure the area
Take the length and width of the space or frame you want to cover.
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Add your overhang
Add around 30cm to each side so there is room to tie it down.
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Pick the size up
Finished sizes can run slightly under, so choose the nearest size above.
Black Tarpaulins buying guide
Black tarpaulins give a neat, low-key finish. A black tarpaulin sheet hides dirt, blocks light and looks tidy over a trailer, a roof or a stack of materials. We stock black from light 80gsm up to extra heavy duty 270gsm.
Black tarpaulin sheets by weight
80gsm black and white
The 80gsm black and white tarpaulin is a light, low-cost sheet in seven sizes from 2m x 4m to 16m x 32m.
200gsm black
The 200gsm heavy duty tarpaulin comes in black with a 14x14 weave. With sizes up to 35m x 20m, it is the one to choose for a large black tarpaulin.
270gsm black and silver
The 270gsm black and silver tarpaulin has a 16x16 weave, triple-rivet corners and 12mm aluminium eyelets every 50cm. It is a strong cover for trailer and lorry loads, in sizes up to 12m x 15m.
270gsm black and gold
The 270gsm black and gold tarpaulin has heat-sealed seams and eyelets every 50cm. It makes a tough ground sheet.
What is a black tarpaulin best for?
- Trailer and lorry loads
- Flat roofs and site cover
- Blocking light to clear weeds from a bed
- Storage where a pale sheet would show dirt
Related ranges and fixings
If heat matters, see silver tarpaulins. For a cover that blends into a garden, see green tarpaulins. All three 270gsm colourways are in 270gsm tarpaulins. Secure loads with rope and bungee cords, and measure with the size guide.