Painting Plastic Sheets | McMaster-Carr

	Width Width

20"

21"

2ft.

	Length Length

	Thickness Thickness

	Color Color

	White		Black
	Clear		Beige
	Green		Blue
	Gray

	Shape Shape


Film	Sheet and Bar

	Clarity Clarity

Clear

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Material Material

Plastic

Fabric

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

Low Water Absorption

Slippery

Electrical Insulator

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Density Density

	For Use With For Use With

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

	Fabrication Fabrication

Calendered

Extruded

Woven

	Impact Strength Impact Strength

No Break

1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in.

Not Rated

	Impact Strength Rating Impact Strength Rating

Excellent

Poor

Not Rated

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Slippery

Not Rated

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Medium Soft

Medium

	Water Absorption Rating Water Absorption Rating

Excellent

Not Rated

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

	Tensile Strength Rating Tensile Strength Rating

Poor

Not Rated

	Thermal Stability Thermal Stability

Good

Poor

Not Rated

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About Plastic

Color: Semi-Clear White or Opaque Black
Temperature Range: -60° to 150° F
Tensile Strength: 1,400-3,190 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 41D-46D (Medium Soft)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: ASTM D4397

Often used for packaging and construction applications, this LDPE film is also known as Visqueen. It is softer and more flexible than other types of film and offers superior impact resistance.

		Semi-Clear White		Opaque Black
Wd., ft.	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
0.002" Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002")
10	100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
0.004" Thick. (-0.0004" to 0.0004")
3	50	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
3	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
4	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
4	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
6	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
6	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
8	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
8	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
10	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
12	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
12	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
16	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
16	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
20	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
24	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
32	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
40	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
0.006" Thick. (-0.0006" to 0.0006")
3	100	00000000	00000	000000	00
4	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
4	100	00000000	00000	000000	00
6	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
8	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
10	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
12	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
12	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
16	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
16	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
20	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
20	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
24	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
32	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
40	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
0.008" Thick. (-0.0008" to 0.0008")
20	100	000000	00	0000000	000000
0.01" Thick. (-0.001" to 0.001")
20	50	0000000	000000	000000	00
20	100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Reinforced Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Film

Color: Semi-Clear White or Opaque Black
Temperature Range: Not Rated
Tensile Strength: Not Rated
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: Yes

A polyester string reinforcement gives this material better tear resistance than standard LDPE film. It is often used as window coverings, construction film, and vapor barriers.

		Semi-Clear White		Opaque Black
Wd., ft.	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
0.006" Thick. (-0.0005" to 0.0005")
6	25	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
6	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
20	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Film

Color: See Table
Temperature Range: See Table
Tensile Strength: See Table
Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: See Table
For Use Outdoors: 0.005" Thick.: No; All other sizes: Yes
Specifications Met:
0.005" Thick.: ASTM E84 10/40 for Flame and Smoke, Cal. No. 294-40, Canvas Products Association International Specification 84, Sections 6 and 7
0.016", 0.023", and 0.055" Thick.: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
All other sizes: Not Rated

The high-density construction translates into a durable film that’s more chemical and water resistant than LDPE film. This woven film is also tear and puncture resistant, so it’s often used for tarps and machine covers.

The 0.005” thick film is flame retardant; it meets ASTM E8410/40 for flame and smoke.

Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg.	Hardness	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength	Color		Each
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	6ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	0000000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	12ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	20ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
0.016"	-0.0016" to 0.0016"	20"	2ft.	Rockwell R50 (Medium)	-70° to 120°	4,000 psi (Poor)	Opaque White	00000000	0000
0.023"	-0.0023" to 0.0023"	2ft.	45"	Rockwell R50 (Medium)	-70° to 120°	4,000 psi (Poor)	Opaque White	00000000	0000
0.055"	-0.0055" to 0.0055"	2ft.	50"	Rockwell R50 (Medium)	-70° to 120°	4,000 psi (Poor)	Opaque White	00000000	00000

							47" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Hardness	Temperature Range	Tensile Strength	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.015"	-0.005" to 0.005"	Opaque Black	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	Not Rated	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000
0.030"	-0.005" to 0.005"	Opaque Black	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	Not Rated	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	0000

Blue Adhesive-Back Plastic 7 ft. Long Zipper

00000000

Each

000000

Semi-Clear White
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd., ft.	Lg., ft.	Hardness	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength		Each
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
Opaque Black/Gray
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000

Drop Cloths

Polyethylene Plastic

Protect floors and minimize tracking.

			Each		Package
Wd.	Lg.	Color		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Polyethylene Plastic
12'	15'	Clear	0000000	00000	12	0000000	000000
9'	12'	Clear	0000000	0000	12	0000000	00000

Adhesive-Back Film Floor Protectors

Film with Optional Applicator

Cover floors during painting and remodeling work. Adhesive on the back of this tear-resistant film keeps it in place, even in high traffic areas. Leave it for up to 30 days without harming floors.

Protectors for floors are for linoleum and ceramic tile. They should not be used on hardwood floors.

Protectors for carpets should not be used on wool and other natural fiber carpets.

Optional applicators (sold separately) reduce installation time and work with 200-ft. and 500-ft. long protectors only.

Floor Protectors

For Use With Floors
Wd.	Lg.	Thick., mil	Material	Color	Clarity		Each
21"	35'	3	Plastic	Green	Semi-Clear	00000000	000000
24"	200'	3	Plastic	Green	Semi-Clear	00000000	00000
36"	200'	3	Plastic	Green	Semi-Clear	00000000	000000
36"	500'	3	Plastic	Green	Semi-Clear	00000000	000000
48"	500'	3	Plastic	Green	Semi-Clear	00000000	000000
For Use With Carpets
21"	35'	3	Plastic	Clear	Clear	00000000	00000
24"	200'	3	Plastic	Clear	Clear	00000000	00000
30"	200'	3	Plastic	Clear	Clear	00000000	00000
36"	200'	3	Plastic	Clear	Clear	00000000	000000
36"	500'	3	Plastic	Clear	Clear	00000000	000000
48"	200'	3	Plastic	Clear	Clear	00000000	000000
48"	500'	3	Plastic	Clear	Clear	00000000	000000

Optional Applicators

For Roll Wd.		Each
24", 30", 36"	00000000	0000000
36", 48"	00000000	000000

Water-Repellent Cotton Fabric Sheets

Saturated with wax, these sheets also have a polyester coating on one side to resist corrosion and moisture. Protect piping and wrap irregularly shaped objects with this very flexible fabric. It adheres to itself but can be separated easily.

Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Color	Finish	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
36"	0.013"	8	Beige	Wax/Polyester Coated	10, 25, 50, 100, 150	000000	00000

Ultra-Weather-Resistant Nylon Fabric Sheets

The neoprene coating on these nylon sheets resists UV rays as well as solvents and oil, so they are often used as tarps. Suitable for outdoor use.

Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Max. Temperature, °F	Finish	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
60"	0.022"	16	180°	Neoprene Coated	Black	1, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	000000
60"	0.040"	40	180°	Neoprene Coated	Black	1, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000

Polyester Fabric

Often used as outdoor equipment covers and pit liners, this material combines UV, water, and mildew resistance with tear resistance.

Vinyl Laminated
Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Max. Temperature, °F	Choose a Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
61"	0.015"	13	180°	Black, Blue, Gray, White	1, 10, 20, 100	0000000	00000
61"	0.022"	18	180°	Black	1, 5, 10, 50	0000000	0000
61"	0.022"	18	180°	Gray	1, 5, 10, 50	0000000	0000
61"	0.022"	18	180°	White	1, 5, 10, 50	0000000	0000
61"	0.027"	22	180°	Black	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	0000
61"	0.027"	22	180°	Gray	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	0000
61"	0.027"	22	180°	White	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	0000