Grow Tools Sticky Zipper - Peel-and-Stick Access Zip for Mylar and Poly Sheeting
Best for: anyone building or repairing a DIY grow space out of mylar, poly sheeting or tarp who needs a proper access point without sewing or taping over it every time.
Our thoughts
This is one of those cheap bits of kit that saves you a lot of hassle - stick it on, and you've got a proper zip doorway in a sheet of mylar or poly instead of cutting a slit and taping it shut every time you go in. Not glamorous, but it does exactly what a fiver's worth of zipper should do.
The Grow Tools Sticky Zipper is a self-adhesive zip strip that lets you join two pieces of mylar, polythene sheeting or tarp and turn the join into a proper zippered doorway. Peel back the protective backing to expose the adhesive, press the two strips into place either side of where you want the opening, and you've got a resealable access point without any stitching or specialist tools.
It's aimed squarely at growers building their own tent, partition or blackout space from sheeting rather than buying a pre-made tent - a common approach for anyone extending a grow room or sealing off part of a shed or loft.
How it compares
Peel-and-stick zip strips are a small, well-established category alongside sheeting and tape.
- Compared with LightHouse's peel-and-stick zipper doors, which cover the same job, the principle and installation method are identical - a self-adhesive zip strip applied to sheeting.
- Compared with taping a slit shut with duct tape, a sticky zipper gives you a resealable opening you can use repeatedly without the tape losing its grip over time.
- Compared with buying a pre-made tent with a built-in zip door, this is the cheaper route if you're already building your own space from sheeting rather than a ready-made frame.
It's a small, inexpensive fix for a specific DIY problem - not a substitute for a proper tent if you need one, but the right tool if you're building your own.
Usage guidance
Straightforward to fit with no tools required.
Surface prep
Make sure the mylar or poly surface is clean, dry and free of dust before sticking - adhesive won't grip properly on a dirty or damp surface.
Fitting
Peel off the backing strip and press the zipper firmly along the edge of the sheeting where you want the opening, working slowly to keep it straight.
Use
Once fitted, the zip opens and closes like any standard zipper, giving repeated access without re-cutting or re-taping the sheeting.
Technical specifications
- Type: self-adhesive peel-and-stick zip strip
- Compatible surfaces: mylar, polythene sheeting, tarpaulin
- Installation: no tools, sewing or tape required
- Function: creates a resealable access opening in sheeting
- Brand: Grow Tools
Who this is for
- Growers building a DIY grow space or partition from mylar or poly sheeting
- Anyone sealing off part of a loft, shed or spare room for growing
- Growers repairing or replacing a worn zip on an existing sheeted setup
- Budget builders who don't want to buy a full pre-made tent
Our take
It's a small, unglamorous product that solves a real problem - getting in and out of a sheeted-off space without cutting a new hole every time. If you're building your own grow area rather than buying a tent, it's worth having a couple of these on hand.
Does exactly what it should, day in, day out - one we sell a lot of for new growers putting together their first DIY setup.
