Typically, rink tarps are very suitable for backyard ice rinks. They are made from a medium- or heavy-duty form of plastic – polyethylene, or simply ‘poly’. Apply your rink tarp up and around your rink boards. Most poly tarps are three-ply.
What plastic is used for backyard rinks?
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.
How thick should a rink liner be?
This white/black plastic sheeting is a great option for lining your ice rink. This option is highly puncture- and tear-resistant and will last through varying weather conditions. 5 mil thickness should be sufficient for your project; thicker options are available if needed.
How do you make an outdoor rink without a tarp?
Old Fashioned Backyard Ice Rinks You do not need a plastic liner or tarp if you are making an old fashioned backyard ice rink (traditional). In order to make ice, you simply pack snow, flood the snow surface with water and allow it to freeze. You can make this traditional backyard ice rink with or without boards.
Do you need a liner for a backyard ice rink?
Without a liner, rink builders must wait until they have confidence with cooperative consistent freezing cold weather. An unlined rink built too early could end up being a total waste when you are solely counting on frozen ground to connect saturated water puddles.
How do you make an outdoor rink tarp?
METHOD:
- First find a flat area for your rink.
- Layout and attach your boards.
- Fasten the boards together to create the frame of the rink.
- Put support steaks into the ground around the frame.
- Now that the frame is secured place a full seamless white tarp inside the frame.
What kind of TARP do you use for an 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.
What is the best backyard ice rink liner for an outdoor rink?
Any size backyard ice rink poly liners for outdoor hockey and skating rinks, made ultra-tough by Iron Sleek! Iron Sleek has the best ice rink liners and poly tarps for your backyard skating or hockey rink!
Will your ice rink liner rip or tear or stretch?
Our liner will not rip, tear or stretch like the alternative to the film rink liner. Our ice rink liner is U.V resistant and can withstand temperatures of –100 °C.
How do you staple an ice rink liner?
With the liner completely laid out, tuck it down gently into the bottom edges and corners of the rink. Do not staple your ice rink liner until the water is fully settled around the rink frame!
