A general-purpose tarp is a bit like a multi-tool. It does many things adequately. But sometimes you want the right tool, not the multi-tool. That is the idea behind specialty tarps. Each one is designed with a particular job in mind, which usually means better results than forcing a standard tarp to do something it was not made for. The Tarp Co.’s specialty category lists five products, with prices starting at $29.90 and free shipping. Here is a tour through each one, what i

Roof leak diverter tarps are primarily constructed from vinyl-coated polyester (PVC vinyl), heavy-duty woven polyethylene (PE), and clear or translucent polyurethane (PU). These flexible, impermeable materials are radio-frequency (RF) welded or double-stitched with sealed seams and engineered with a recessed central drain spout or brass hose connection. This setup captures overhead ceiling drips, pipe bursts, and roof leaks, channeling fluid safely into a drain hose before wa

Standard industrial tarps fail on polished concrete because they lack lateral grip against the micro-smooth surface. Safe, reliable drop-cloth traction requires specialized multi-layer construction featuring a high-coefficient rubberized or silicone-modified backing. Without this dedicated high-traction backing, typical polyethylene or vinyl coverings will migrate under foot traffic, creating severe slip-and-fall hazards. Polished concrete surfaces possess a dense, liquid-den