Description
Lightweight grey for covering jobs
This 4m × 5m grey tarpaulin provides a rectangular sheet for temporary covering or a garden work area. Lightweight 50gsm polyethylene folds away between uses, with a nominal flat cut area of 20m² before hemming.
12mm aluminium eyelets sit every 1m along the hemmed edges. Choose suitable cords or ties separately and check their reach to your anchors, rather than stretching the sheet to bridge a gap.
One sheet supplied. Tools, pots and fixings are not included.
Measure for the shape you are covering
Measure the route across the top and down both sides of the item in each direction. Decide where the longer 5m side is needed, then check that the shorter 4m side has enough reach too.
Add any overlap and fixing clearance. The stated dimensions are cut sizes before hemming, with finished dimensions potentially up to 5% smaller. The 20m² nominal flat area is not the footprint available once the sheet is draped.
The diagram shows the 5:4 cut proportions. Only corner eyelets are drawn for clarity; the specified spacing along the edges is 1m.
Use the lightweight sheet with care
50gsm describes material weight per square metre. It is not a load-bearing rating or a promise of protection in severe weather.
Prepare the contact area
Clear sharp debris and cushion rough edges. Place tools and pots carefully rather than dragging them over the material or using the sheet to carry a load.
Fix without overstretching
Choose suitable ties or elastic cords separately. Check their fit and reach, distribute tension and arrange covers so rain can run off rather than collect.
Clean and fold away
Inspect the sheet and attachments during use. Remove loose debris, clean and dry the material, then fold it for storage between jobs.
What is supplied?
One grey 50gsm polyethylene tarpaulin, nominally 4m × 5m before hemming, with hemmed edges and 12mm aluminium eyelets at 1m intervals. Ropes, bungees, pegs, supports and garden tools are separate. Multiple quantities provide separate sheets.
Not suitable for roofing or temporary roofing.
Questions about the grey 4m × 5m sheet
Is the finished sheet exactly 4m × 5m?
No. These are cut dimensions before hemming. Finished dimensions may be up to 5% smaller, so include that difference as well as the drape and fixing allowance.
What does 50gsm mean?
It means 50 grams of material per square metre. This is a lightweight tarpaulin grade; the figure does not specify thickness or how much weight the sheet can carry.
Are cords or pegs included?
No. Choose suitable fixings separately, checking their fit, reach and the tension needed for your arrangement.
Can it be used as temporary roofing?
No. This tarpaulin is not suitable for roofing or temporary roofing.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | TARP-50G-GRAY4X5-001 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Size | 4m x 5m |
| Length | 5m |
| Width | 4m |
| GSM | 50gsm |
| Colour | Grey |
| Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
|---|---|
| Nominal flat sheet area | 20m² |
| Eyelets | 12mm aluminium |
| Eyelet spacing | 1m intervals along the edges |
| Edge construction | Hemmed edges |
| Size basis | Cut size; finished dimensions may be up to 5% smaller after hemming |
| Supplied quantity | 1 tarpaulin |
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.