Do you need a tarp for ice rink?

You won’t need a tarp or plastic liner, just wait for consistent below freezing temperatures, tamp down the snow with your feet until you create your desired rink shape and size, then flood the surface with water and wait for it to freeze.

What is the best tarp for ice rink?

Select a white tarp for use in an outdoor or backyard or outdoor ice skating rink. If you think the tarp will still be in use into the springtime, then a clear poly tarp makes a good choice. Tarps are made from a very durable material as are the ice rink liners. MBI carries heavy white woven tarps.

How thick should a rink liner be?

You should try and use a rink liner that is at least 5 mil thick. 6 mil is excellent. For the most part, I’ve been using 6 mil plastic liners.

Can you use a blue tarp for an ice rink?

There are a two reasons that tarp color can influence the quality of your ice rink. First, the darker the color, the more sunlight it absorbs. This can cause your rink to melt on sunnier days. Second, typical blue and green tarps you would find at a sporting goods store are known to damage grass beyond repair.

What can I use for outdoor rink liner?

For example, a rink that is 30 by 50 should use a plastic liner or tarp that is at least 35 by 55. It is always good to have extra liner just in case you need to use taller boards. Always error on the side of additional liner, because once the sheet is down and filled with water, it cannot be shifted.

How thick should rink liner be?

Will a blue tarp work for an outdoor rink?

First, the darker the color, the more sunlight it absorbs. This can cause your rink to melt on sunnier days. Second, typical blue and green tarps you would find at a sporting goods store are known to damage grass beyond repair.

How thick is ice rink tarp?

Liners can typically range from 6 mil thickness all the way up to 14 mil thickness, and maybe even more. As the mil number increases that means the liner is getting thicker and the thicker the tarp the heavier duty the liner is.

Can I use blue tarp for ice rink?