Clorox Painter's Plastic 9x400 0.7mil

A 9x400 roll of 0.7 mil painter’s plastic is the everyday mask-and-cover sheeting for painting and remodeling. Here’s what contractors actually need to know about it.

Coverage That Actually Works

9 ft. W x 400 ft. L (Total area coverage approx. 3,600 sq. ft.) translates to enough plastic to cover the floors of three average Montana homes. That’s real jobsite value. You’re not running back to the store mid-project because you underestimated coverage.

The 0.7 mil (Standard grade for painting/protection) thickness hits the sweet spot. Versus 0.31 mil: 0.7 mil is more durable and less prone to accidental tearing. Those thinner sheets tear when you look at them wrong. Drop a paint roller on 0.31 mil plastic and you’ve got paint on the customer’s hardwood. The 0.7 mil takes some abuse.

Specification	Value
Dimensions	9 ft x 400 ft
Coverage	3,600 sq ft
Thickness	0.7 mil
Material	Polyethylene (PE)
Form	Roll

Built for Real Construction Work

Improved low-mil performance using specially blended resins. That’s marketing speak for “they made it less likely to tear.” The 4.4 / 5.0 rating backs up that it works. Users appreciate the value and ease of use, though some mention it’s thin for sharp debris.

Here’s what matters: Tear-resistant for general painting and renovation tasks. It handles paint overspray, dust containment, and general jobsite protection. But don’t expect miracles. Versus 2.0-4.0 mil: Thicker sheeting is better for heavy-duty vapor barriers and construction but is heavier and more expensive. Know what you’re buying.

Applications where this plastic earns its keep:

• Overspray shield for walls, furniture, and appliances during painting.
• Dust barrier for construction sites and remodeling projects.
• Drop cloth for large-area floor protection (low-traffic).
• Protective covering for seasonal storage of equipment and machinery.

That last one matters in Montana. Come October, contractors are winterizing equipment. This plastic keeps snow and moisture off stored tools through the long winter.

Installation Reality Check

Spread over the area to be protected. For vertical surfaces, secure with painter’s tape. Can be easily trimmed with a utility knife. Basic stuff, but the Transparent film allows for visibility of underlying surfaces. You can see what’s underneath without pulling up corners.

Safe for use with most household and professional paints; avoid contact with high heat or harsh solvents that degrade polyethylene. Keep it away from heat guns and lacquer thinner.

The Bottom Line

At 0.7 mil thickness with 3,600 square feet of coverage, this plastic handles standard painting and light construction protection. It’s not trying to be a vapor barrier or heavy-duty construction sheeting. Versus Canvas: Plastic is disposable and cheaper but does not absorb paint spills (paint may run or pool).

For Montana contractors dealing with dusty summer construction or protecting stored equipment through winter, it’s a workhorse product. Just don’t expect it to handle sharp debris or heavy traffic.

FAQ

What’s the actual thickness of this plastic compared to standard options? 0.7 mil (Standard grade for painting/protection) puts it at more than double the thickness of basic 0.31 mil plastic. You’re getting legitimate tear resistance without jumping to expensive 2-4 mil construction sheeting.

Can this handle Montana winter equipment storage? It works for keeping dust and moisture off stored tools. But it’s still 0.7 mil plastic: secure it properly or chinook winds will redistribute it across the county.

How does it compare to canvas drop cloths? Versus Canvas: Plastic is disposable and cheaper but does not absorb paint spills (paint may run or pool). Canvas soaks up spills. Plastic lets them puddle and run. Choose accordingly.