Wide polythene sheeting available in three thicknesses: 200g, 250g and 300g. Ideal for sheeting out, site protection, screening and general covering. Sold in 4m x 25m rolls with bespoke sizes available on request.
Available options and pricing for TPS Polythene Sheeting, with quantity selectors and a running total
Size
SKU
Price
QTY
Total
4m x 25m (76mu - 300g)
MULTI-POLY-76MU
£17.95£21.54
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4m x 25m (50mu - 200g)
ZZTPS
£8.95£10.74
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4m x 25m (62.5mu - 250g)
ZZTPSEHD
£16.95£20.34
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TPS Polythene Sheeting is one of those products that earns its place on every job. Wide enough to cover large areas in a single run, it saves time and keeps whatever is underneath actually dry. Available in three weights — 200g (50mu), 250g (62.5mu) and 300g (76mu) — there is a thickness for light temporary work right through to heavier-duty site protection where foot traffic or sharp debris is involved.
The standard roll size is 4m x 25m, giving you 100 square metres per roll, which goes quickly on a big basement tanking job or a full floor protection run on a renovation. Bespoke sizes can be arranged if the standard roll does not suit the job. For larger projects or ongoing use, buying in bulk makes obvious sense.
Where TPS Polythene Sheeting Gets Used on Site
Polythene sheeting at this width is primarily used for protecting surfaces during building and finishing work. Freshly screeded floors, tiled areas, new carpets, joinery, kitchen installs — anything you want to keep clean during the messy phases of a project. It also works well as a temporary moisture barrier under concrete slabs, as a breather membrane alternative for short-term applications, and for sheeting out rooms when plastering or painting. The 4m width covers a standard room floor without any joins, which is a small but genuinely useful detail.
Choosing the Right Weight
The 200g sheet handles light covering and screening jobs without any issue. Step up to the 250g if the sheet is going on the floor and people will be walking over it regularly. The 300g is the right choice if the covering needs to survive a bit more punishment — think around studwork, in loft conversions, or anywhere sharp offcuts are likely to end up on top of it. Using a lighter sheet in a heavy-duty situation is a false economy, and this is TPS Polythene Sheeting, so the material quality is consistent across the range.
Pro Tip: When using polythene sheeting as a temporary floor protection on a hard floor, tape the edges down with a low-tack masking tape rather than leaving them loose — a sheet that has rucked up underfoot is a trip hazard that no one needs.
Polythene sheeting at this width covers a broad range of site and building uses. It is used as a temporary floor protector during fit-outs, renovations and finishing trades, as a damp-proof membrane under concrete and screed in domestic and commercial projects, and for screening off areas during dusty or wet work. Roofers use it for temporary weatherproofing, groundworkers use it as a DPM in strip foundations, and painters use it to sheet out rooms quickly before spraying. The heavier gauges are suitable anywhere the sheet needs to take a bit of site punishment without tearing.
Best For
Floor and surface protection during building work
Temporary damp-proof membrane under slabs and screed
Screening and sheeting out rooms during plastering or painting
Temporary weatherproofing on roofing and groundworks
General site covering and debris protection
Available In
4m x 25m — 50mu (200g) light duty
4m x 25m — 62.5mu (250g) medium duty
4m x 25m — 76mu (300g) heavy duty
Bespoke sizes available on request
Key Properties
100 square metres per roll
4m width — covers standard room floors without joins
Three gauge options for different site demands
Moisture resistant polythene construction
Lightweight and easy to handle and cut on site
Not suitable for: Not intended as a permanent DPM where a rated membrane is specified by a structural engineer or building regulations. Not suitable for applications requiring UV-stable sheeting over extended outdoor exposure periods.
Unroll the sheeting and cut to length with a knife or scissors. For floor protection, lay flat and tape edges to prevent movement. For DPM use, lap joints by a minimum of 150mm and tape seams with a compatible polythene jointing tape. On walls or as screening, fix with staples, battens or tape depending on the surface.
Measure the area to be covered and allow for overlaps and tucks at edges
Unroll the sheeting across the surface, keeping it flat and crease-free where possible
Cut to length using a sharp knife or heavy-duty scissors
For floor protection, secure edges with low-tack tape to prevent the sheet lifting underfoot
For DPM applications, overlap joins by at least 150mm and seal with polythene jointing tape
When sheeting out walls or screening areas, fix with staples, battens or suitable tape to suit the surface
Can this polythene sheeting be used as a damp-proof membrane under a concrete slab?
Yes, it is commonly used as a temporary or light-duty DPM under concrete slabs and screeds. For projects where building regulations specify a rated DPM, check that the gauge meets the required specification. The 300g (76mu) option is the most appropriate for this use.
What is the difference between the 200g, 250g and 300g options?
The weight refers to the thickness of the polythene. The 200g (50mu) is suitable for light covering and screening. The 250g (62.5mu) handles regular foot traffic during a fit-out. The 300g (76mu) is the toughest of the three and is the right choice where the sheet needs to survive more demanding site conditions.
Are bespoke sizes available if 4m x 25m does not suit the job?
Yes, bespoke sizes can be arranged on request. Get in touch with Discount Trade Supplies directly to discuss your requirements.
TPS Polythene Sheeting is manufactured from virgin or recycled polythene film, available in 50mu, 62.5mu and 76mu gauges corresponding to 200g, 250g and 300g weights per roll. Each roll covers 100 square metres at 4m wide by 25m long. The material is moisture resistant and tear resistant relative to gauge, with the heavier weights providing noticeably better puncture resistance under site conditions.
Roll Size
4m x 25m
Coverage per Roll
100m²
Available Gauges
50mu (200g), 62.5mu (250g), 76mu (300g)
Width
4m
Length
25m
Material
Polythene
Bespoke Sizes
Available on request
Size
4m x 25m (50mu – 200g), 4m x 25m (62.5mu – 250g), 4m x 25m (76mu – 300g)
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