Clear Patio Vinyl - Whole Rolls or By The Yard
Note: Rolls will be shipped as one continuous length.
Clear Vinyl Rolls and Vinyl Sheets By The Yard
When you need a protective material that still allows excellent visibility, clear vinyl is the answer. This PVC plastic material is used around homes and businesses as a cover, barrier, crafting material and more. At TAP Plastics, you can stock up with a large clear vinyl roll for ongoing projects or purchase it by the running yard if you have a specific need.
These clear vinyl sheets are flexible yet extremely durable, resisting water, salt and certain chemicals. As tough as vinyl is on the job, you can easily cut a clear vinyl sheet with shop scissors or a utility knife to make it the right size and shape. Clear vinyl is easy to rinse clean or wipe down, and our 0.03” vinyl has UV inhibitors for superior outdoor weather resistance. Finally, vinyl has excellent optical clarity, letting you see what’s underneath. The versatility and long-lasting performance have made clear vinyl an essential material for everything from DIY homeowners and farmers to marine enthusiasts.
Do More With Clear Plastic Sheeting
Vinyl sheets are incredibly handy around the house. Our clear vinyl can be used to protect tablecloths and mattresses, replace screen windows and doors or protect your entryway floor from mud and rain. You can also use clear vinyl for temporary and permanent enclosures around patios, greenhouses, construction areas, livestock pens and much more.
TAP Plastics offers vinyl by the yard or roll in several thicknesses, perfect for everything from sneeze guards to DIY porch enclosures and greenhouses. Thicker clear vinyl is more rugged while thinner vinyl is easier to handle and has more flex and visibility. Common uses of clear plastic include:
- Porch enclosures
- Patio curtains and windows
- Safety barriers
- Boat enclosures
- Tent windows
- Greenhouses
- Chicken coops
- Protecting furniture from spills and wear and tear
- Golf cart enclosures
- Clean rooms
Read our guide below for more detail on some of the more popular uses for a vinyl roll, what each thickness is best for and instructions on how best to handle clear vinyl. If you need more information or have questions about clear vinyl, call TAP Plastics at (888) 827-7330, email info@tapplastics.com or visit a TAP Plastics retail location. We have been a plastics supplier for over 70 years and have the knowledge to help with any project. Be sure to check out vinyl patch repair kits and other products you’ll need.
Thickness Guide for Flexible Vinyl Rolls
| Gauge | Uses |
|---|---|
| 0.004” | Good for table covers, sneeze barriers, bulletin board covers, shower curtains, dust covers, craft projects and more. |
| 0.01” | Table covers, sneeze barriers, covers, and smaller porch windows when used with a spline. |
| 0.02” | Heavy duty covers and mid-size porch windows and greenhouse windows when used with a spline. |
| 0.03” | Good for porch and greenhouse windows when installed with staples. Its thickness helps retain more heat. It’s great for all sorts of projects around homes, boats and RVs. |
Vinyl Patio Enclosures and Covers
TAP Plastics carries vinyl rolls and sheets that are great for clear vinyl patio enclosures. As temperatures drop in the fall, vinyl sheets are a cost-effective and efficient way to enclose porches and windows. You can order our clear vinyl by the yard or roll, and custom cut to size for perfect DIY vinyl porch enclosures. Vinyl porch windows reduce the loss of heated or cooled air and protect occupants from the elements. Enjoy your porch year-round and save energy with clear vinyl porch curtains.
Isinglass for Boating and Marine Windows
Clear marine vinyl is often called Isinglass, especially when used for boat windows. Our modern brands offer advanced technology in the vinyl window industry. Unlike Isinglass of the past, the vinyl we carry is press-polished. This process produces one thicker polished sheet of the most optically and consistently clear window vinyl. Outdated isinglass material is at risk of yellowing, hazing, peeling and turning brittle over time. The clear vinyl we carry at TAP Plastics will hold up to years of use while retaining its exceptional optical clarity and durability.
Flexible Vinyl Sneeze-Guard
Clear vinyl is also effective for use as a bacteria and germ protection barrier. Hang it from the ceiling for a flexible, inexpensive way to keep your employees and customers safe. Our clear vinyl can also be hung on rolling clothing racks to create mobile sneeze guards for spaces like hair salons, offices, and classroom environments.
Vinyl Greenhouse Sheeting
Waterproof vinyl sheets are often used for greenhouse enclosures. When creating an enclosure for a greenhouse, the vinyl can be hung vertically or horizontally. It is most common to hang the vinyl sheets vertically, which has the advantage of making the sheets easier to handle and store. Hanging the clear vinyl horizontally (sideways) allows for the weight of the vinyl to be more evenly distributed, and results in fewer overlapping seams.
Instructions For Handling Clear Vinyl Rolls
Vinyl material, whether sold in sheets or a roll, will often shrink over a given period. It is advised that you unroll the roll slightly and let the material rest overnight before measuring and cutting to give the material a chance to slightly relax and shrink. Some rolls of vinyl will come packaged with paper between each layer to keep the plastic from sticking. Be sure to remove the paper and do not store the roll with this paper long-term as it can cause the vinyl to become foggy and distorted.