They come in a variety of vinyl types, colors, and sizes. The vinyl used for outdoor furniture covers is usually heavy-duty vinyl, which can stand up to the elements better than other vinyl products. Vinyl tarps are also reusable so you can save money by washing them when they get dirty.
Here are different ways that vinyl tarps can be used as outdoor furniture covers.
1) Patio/Deck Furniture
Vinyl tarps are good for covering patio or deck chairs
because they are water-resistant. If your vinyl tarp gets wet simply wipe it
off with a damp cloth or hose it down with a water hose to clean away dirt and
debris. Your vinyl tarp will dry out quickly if you lay it out on the grass to
air dry, or you can hang it up with clothespins if there is a clothesline
nearby.
2) Chaise Lounges
Large vinyl tarps are good for covering chaise lounges
because they are water-resistant and large enough to cover the chaise lounge
plus an additional foot on each side to tuck under. You will need ropes or
bungee cords (or both) along with vinyl tarp clips to attach the vinyl tarp
onto your chaise lounge.
3) Chairs
If you only have chairs that stack your vinyl clear tarp
may not fit properly because stacking chairs are designed differently than
other types of chairs. To keep them clean during storage I recommend covering
them (and the vinyl tarp) with a vinyl tarp cover. You can make vinyl tarp
covers out of an old sheet or twin vinyl comforter.
4) Tables
The vinyl tarps I use for my outdoor furniture covers are
wider than they are tall (which is called square shape). If you only have
square-shaped vinyl tarps, then your table will need vinyl tarp clips to attach
the vinyl onto your table legs. Another option is using oval vinyl tarps which
can attach directly onto round tables without vinyl tarp clips. Oval vinyl
tarps are available in different widths so it's important to measure your table
before ordering an oval vinyl tarp online. There are cheap ways to get around
this where you could either order longer rectangular vinyl tarps or fold up the
end of vinyl tarp to make it square-shaped, or you can use vinyl tarp clips
around the vinyl tarp so they are not seen.
Vinyl tarps are an economical way to protect outdoor furniture
from dirt and debris during storage. They are reusable so your money will be
saved for other uses.
FAQs:
Here are some FAQs I've received about vinyl outdoor
furniture covers.
Q: Can vinyl tarps be used in the winter?
A: Outdoor vinyl tarps can stand up well to the elements in
cold temperatures but your vinyl tarp may become hard and brittle when exposed
to extreme cold temperatures for an extended period of time (such as months).
You should protect your vinyl tarp with a vinyl tarp cover during the winter if
you live where it gets extremely cold.
Q: Are vinyl tarps safe to use?
A: Yes, vinyl tarps are considered safe to use outdoors
because they do not contain toxic chemicals that could harm people or pets.
Vinyl is also very heat resistant so it won't burn easily even when vinyl tarp
clips are used to attach vinyl onto wooden surfaces. If vinyl becomes melted
onto a surface where vinyl tarp clips were used you can simply scrape it off
when vinyl tarps become dirty and need to be washed.
Q: Are vinyl tarps difficult to clean?
A: No vinyl tarps are not difficult to clean but they do get
dirty over time especially if they are exposed to dirt, debris or rain. Vinyl
is waterproof so water won't damage vinyl, but if your vinyl gets wet then let
it dry before storing it for the winter because vinyl that dries while rolled
up will become hard/brittle which can make vinyl tear easily. When vinyl
becomes dirty you should wash them with soap and water (or outdoor cleaner) and
let them air dry before putting vinyl tarps away for storage.
Q: Are vinyl tarps expensive?
A: Vinyl tarps are generally cheaper than patio furniture
covers that come in most vinyl/plastic colors and patterns, but they can be
more expensive than vinyl tarp covers which tend to go on sale often around the
holidays.
Conclusion:
Vinyl tarps are a great way to keep vinyl patio furniture
clean and dry when they are not in use. If you have vinyl chairs, vinyl tables, or vinyl chaise lounges then I recommend using vinyl tarps because they stretch
over vinyl furniture better than using vinyl/plastic table covers and chair
covers. Vinyl tarps can also be reused many times so they will save you money
in the long run for maintaining outdoor furniture items with vinyl fabric that
need to be washed during winter months (or whenever you want to wash them).
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