Film-Gard
Poly Sheeting, Painter's Plastic and Drop Cloths
Film-Gard offers clear and black polyethylene sheeting, painter's plastic and plastic drop cloths. The sheeting is used for covers, vapor barriers, dust barriers, landscaping and concrete curing covers, and it has high resistance to tearing. Painter's plastic and drop cloths protect surfaces from overspray and paint spills, so measure the area before you order.
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Buying Guide: Plastic Sheeting and Drop Cloths
Polyethylene Construction Sheeting
Construction sheeting is sold in clear and black polyethylene, in sizes such as 4 mil x 10 ft. W x 100 ft. L and 6 mil x 10 ft. W x 100 ft. L. It is used for covers, vapor barriers, dust barriers, landscaping and concrete curing covers, and it has high resistance to tearing. Choose the mil thickness and size for your job.
Painter's Plastic Sheeting
High density painter's plastic is sold in sizes such as 12 ft. W x 400 ft. L x 0.35 mil and 9 ft. W x 400 ft. L x 0.36 mil. It is easy to tape and handle, has better tape adhesion, and is used for dust, overspray or room enclosure protection. Measure the room or surface you are covering, and choose a width and length that cover it.
Plastic Drop Cloths
The 9 ft. W x 12 ft. L x 3 mil drop cloth comes in a convenient DIY sleeve package and is easy to tape and handle. This drop cloth holds paint spills and grips surfaces with its strong holding power, and it is sold as a pleat fold pack. Check the mil thickness and size against the area before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Film-Gard make?
Film-Gard makes clear and black polyethylene plastic sheeting, painter's plastic sheeting and plastic drop cloths. Sheeting is offered in mil thicknesses such as 2 mil, 4 mil and 6 mil, and drop cloths in mil thicknesses such as 1 mil and 3 mil.
How do I choose the right thickness or size?
Measure the area you need to cover, then choose the width, length and mil thickness that suit the job. A higher mil number means a thicker sheet. If you are replacing a Film-Gard item, match the part number on the old item.
What is the construction sheeting used for?
Construction sheeting is used for covers, vapor barriers, dust barriers, landscaping covers and concrete curing covers. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your application, and check the mil thickness and size you need before you buy.
