The Trimaco .7 Mil Clear Plastic Drop Cloth is a 9 ft x 12 ft sheet that gives you 108 square feet of light duty cover for walls, furniture, and flooring during painting and remodeling. The transparent film lets you see what is underneath while keeping dust and debris off it.
It is easy to handle and apply, and it layers under a lightweight canvas drop cloth as an extra barrier against spills and splatter. It suits painters and property owners who want a quick see through poly cover in the lightest class of poly sheeting. It is built for draping and layering work.
Specifications
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Brand: Trimaco
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Size: 9 ft x 12 ft
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Coverage: 108 square feet
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Thickness: .7 mil
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Finish: Clear, transparent
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Duty Rating: Light duty
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Protects Against: Dust, debris, spills, and splatter
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Surfaces: Walls, furniture, and flooring
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Layering: Works under a lightweight canvas drop cloth
Thin Clear Drop Cloth for Draping Fixtures, Furniture, and Counters Before You Paint
If you need to tape plastic over a tub, a counter, a workbench, or a piece of furniture you cannot move, a thin sheet is easier to work with than a heavy one. It drapes over odd shapes, holds with painter's tape, and lets you see what is under it.
On floors, it does its best work as a liquid barrier beneath a canvas drop cloth, where the canvas takes the foot traffic and the plastic stops anything that soaks through. It also works among general protective coverings for keeping dust off items in storage. If you want a sheet you can walk on, drag a ladder across, and reuse, step up to thicker contractor film.
What to Expect from the Trimaco .7 Mil Clear Plastic Drop Cloth in Real Use
Feedback from verified Amazon purchases is consistent. The sheet is large and easy to unfold when handled with care, and it is thin. Several buyers report rips, most often while opening it fully or when it snags on something.
Those who had the fewest problems unfolded slowly, opened only as much as they needed, or doubled the sheet. As a drape, it gets good marks. Reviewers recommend it for taping over bathtubs, counters, and toilets, and for covering furniture, including protection from pet accidents. Opinions on floor use are cautious, with one painter calling it too thin for that job unless doubled in a small area.
Another got two painting projects out of a single sheet before discarding it. It has also been used to cover windows for winter, where it tore a little going up but lasted the whole season once in place, with no noticeable odor. For reusable covers, compare heavier tarps or a reinforced poly sheet.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you use a thin plastic drop cloth on floors?
You can, with some care. At .7 mil, this sheet is light duty and can tear under foot traffic or a ladder. For floors, lay it under a lightweight canvas drop cloth so the canvas takes the wear and the plastic blocks spills, or fold it double and use it in a small area.
How do you unfold a plastic drop cloth without tearing it?
Open it slowly and keep it clear of anything it could snag on, such as corners, hardware, and tools. Unfold only as much of the sheet as the job needs and leave the rest folded. Thin film tears most easily while you are pulling it open, so let it fall open instead of yanking it.
Can you use a plastic drop cloth to cover windows in winter?
Yes. A 9 ft x 12 ft sheet gives you enough material for several windows. Cut panels to size and tape them around the frame. Handle the film gently while you put it up, since that is when it is most likely to tear. Once it is in place, it can stay up for the whole winter.
