See our measuring tab to guide you in taking the proper measurements of your bar island. Then input the measured numbers, choose your fabric, and choose your colour. What else? How about adding a personality to your bar cover? Personalise it with your favourite quote, logo, picture, or something else. Your new polyester bar island covers will be shipped to your doorstep. You’ll also want to ensure that there is plenty of room for seating and that you have access to electricity and running water.

The covers come with double seam stitching to provide supreme strength and durability. The covers are also equipped with air vents to keep mildew and mo u ld away. They are available in 3 distinct fabrics-Cover Max, Cover Rite, and Cover Tuff. Water features such as streams, pools, bridges and waterfalls feature prominently in most tiki bars. The sound of splashing water is strangely mesmerising and tropical fish meandering around an aquarium relaxing. However, the ultimate tiki bar aquatic feature has to be at the Sip 'n Dip Lounge, Great Falls, Montana, USA where performers dressed as mermaids swim around in the giant glass tank behind the bar. The type of structure you are covering or building can also be accommodated the Rain Cape Thatch, for instance, is very easy to use with no level of skills required to fit this to any existing structure but something like the Cogan grass Thatch is best layered and will require some skill to layer and secure to your roof but that is why we are here to help.Personali s ation Option: Add a personal touch to your covers with our personali s ation feature, transforming them into unique accessories. You can imprint a logo or design, selecting your preferred font style and colour to infuse a creative flair into the printed graphics.

Carved tiki poles rather like totem poles with elongated faces are an essential. A tiki bar is not a tiki bar without at least one tiki god. The word tiki originates from ancient Polynesia and indeed the monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island between 1250 and 1500 are the inspiration for the eponymous carved heads that watch over drinkers. Mildew Prevention: Cover Rite fabric is equipped with a PU coating designed to hinder the development of mildew, which can produce unpleasant odours and cause fabric deterioration. This coating establishes a protective barrier that halts mildew growth. If you're dealing with issues related to bacterial growth in your area, consider selecting Cover Rite fabric for your kitchen. People always ask how long they should expect the Rain Cape to Last and that is always a difficult question, in more Northern climates where the weather is wetter there will be a degree of degradation but we generally only hear from people topping up or replacing parts of their roof after more 1-2 years of installation. That being said, the wind will ravage your roof if not secured well that is if the birds don’t see it as bedding, the Rain Cape Thatch is the least favourited by birds but there are of course tips for the grass roofing that can be used to deter our feathered friends. Entering a really well done tiki bar is like entering an enchanted world - reminiscent of an upscale safari camp in a tropical paradise. An escapist place to forget worries, troubles and the government's recommended maximum units of alcohol per day. Thatch is a great alternative to traditional parasols and beach umbrellas. Natural thatch umbrellas kits from Africa Roofing can be used for theming, visual effects or both shade and protection from harmful UV rays and rainy weather conditions. Thatch umbrellas allow warm air to escape through the umbrella producing shade that is approximately 10 degrees cooler than canvas alternatives and natural thatch is much cooler than its synthetic counterpart in the Summer. If installed correctly, thatch umbrellas are 99% waterproof. How? Natural thatch is made of reeds that when bound together, resist penetration by water. To make them 100% waterproof you can use additional spraying and install a liner to prevent the liquid from falling. Although we think 99% is fairly adequate.Resistant to Tears and Abrasions: Our outdoor kitchen island covers are engineered to withstand fraying due to surface friction and scratches inflicted by sharp items such as knives or cutters. This attribute empowers the covers to provide long-lasting protection against airborne debris, bird beaks, and sharp objects for your kitchens.

To take the tropical vibe to the next level, bamboo waincoting and bamboo slats can be used to create a tropical island atmosphere! Why Choose Our Tiki Hut & Tiki Bar Building Materials?

Music can range from The Beach Boys to jazzed up Desert Island Discs interspersed with birdcalls, native drums and even the sound of thunderstorms. Each piece comes with a roped woven top that can be folded over and hidden at the apex of your roof but another nice finishing detail is to use a split bamboo pole to cap the top of the thatch and help keep it in place. All our products are made with the highest quality standards while staying extremely affordable. Thatch can act as a great insulator and can really spice up any outdoor or indoor space. This type of roofing is most typically used to cover gazebos, umbrellas, and Tiki huts, but you can always get creative and come up with your own unique uses! When it comes to low-cost DIY projects for your home and garden, pallets are the gift that keep on giving. Endlessly versatile, it only takes a little bit of creativity and some elbow grease to transform the humble pallet into something beautiful.

Quirky serving vessels from hollowed out pineapples and coconuts to sharing bowls, treasure chests, diver's helmets and ceramic skulls. But most iconic of all are ceramic Tiki mugs, ideally custom designed for the bar and sold as a collectable. Tiki-Ti change theirs each year - we are proud owners of a 55th anniversary mug. Do you have a full set?

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I’m sure lots of people are looking for garden bar ideas they can use for a season or two while social distancing measures are at their strictest. However, for others, building a garden bar will be a lifestyle choice they can enjoy for the foreseeable future. Fabric Choices for Weather Protection: We provide three distinct fabric choices to cater to varying degrees of weather protection. Cover Max and Cover Tuff are constructed from 1000D polyester coated with PVC, while Cover Rite is crafted from 600D polyester with a PU coating on one side, offering a 100% solution-dyed solution. Do it yourself and build a thatched roof to shelter your outdoor kitchen, or use a palapa umbrella as a shade cover for your patio area.