Transform your backyard into the perfect venue for any celebration with a 3×12 DIY Marquee and 6×4 DIY Marquees from DIY Marquees.

DIY Marquees

DIY marquees provide an affordable yet elegant alternative to traditional event venues. Whether it’s a birthday party, wedding reception, or a casual get-together, these tents offer a versatile space that can be tailored to your specific theme and style.

Gone are the days of complicated tent assembly. DIY marquees are designed for easy setup, with user-friendly instructions that allow you to have your party space ready in no time. No need for a professional crew – just gather a few friends, and you’re on your way to creating a festive atmosphere.

3x12m diy party tent

One of the highlights of DIY marquees is their adaptability. From lighting and flooring to decorations and layout, you have the freedom to customize every detail. Let your creativity shine as you design a space that reflects your unique vision for the event and don’t let the unpredictable weather put you off.  DIY marquees are designed to provide protection from the elements with their waterproof party tents and marquees.

Features :

  • 240gsm Rip-stop PE Roof cover
  • 240gsm Rip-stop PE Side Panels
  • Strong up to 42mm galvanised steel framework
  • ‘simplex’ design (only 2 different length poles used throughout the marquee) for ease of erection
  • Groundbars available for added strength (recommended)
  • 3m wide wall panels with zipped entrances at either end
  • Individual 2m window panels on both sides
  • Wind-stop velcro sealed joins for all side panels
  • 12 month warranty and full spares back up service for peace of mind
  • Can be extended for future expansion

 

DIY Wedding - Marquee Style - Maple Weddings and EventsA marquee can be a versatile and elegant setting for a variety of events. If you’re planning to hire a marquee for an event, here is some marquee hire advice that could be useful.

Consider the type of event you’re planning: The type of event you’re hosting will determine the size and style of marquee you need. For example, a wedding may require a more formal and elegant marquee, while a festival or outdoor party may require a more casual and laid-back marquee.

Choose a suitable location: You’ll need to find a location that’s suitable for your marquee. Make sure the area is level and has adequate drainage. Check if there are any underground utilities or obstacles that could interfere with the marquee’s installation.

Determine the size of the marquee: Knowing how many guests you’re expecting will help you determine the size of the marquee you need. You’ll also need to consider other factors such as the furniture, staging, and dance floor that you’ll be using.

Plan for weather conditions: You should prepare for various weather conditions by renting heaters, fans, or air conditioning units depending on the time of year. Consider adding extra side panels to your marquee in case of rain or wind.

With careful planning and attention to detail, hiring a marquee can be a great way to create a memorable and unique event.

When considering how to to clean your marquee, can be a bit of a challenge, but it’s important to keep it clean and well-maintained to ensure its longevity and usability. General steps you can follow to clean your marquee include preparing a cleaning solution by mixing a mild cleaning solution in a bucket of warm water and using a mild detergent or a specialized tent cleaning solution. Avoid using harsh chemicals, bleach or abrasive cleaners as they can damage the material.

Once you have your cleaning solution, remove any loose debris by sweep the exterior of the marquee with a broom or use a soft-bristled brush to remove any loose dirt, leaves, or debris. Wet down the exterior of the marquee starting at the top and working your way down. This will help remove any remaining debris and prepare the surface for cleaning. Using a soft-bristled brush or a sponge, gently scrub the exterior of the marquee with the cleaning solution, paying attention to any areas with stains or mildew. Be careful not to apply too much pressure as this can damage the fabric. Rinse thoroughly with a hose to remove any soap residue.

Once you’ve finished cleaning, allow the marquee to air dry completely before storing it away. Once the marquee is completely dry, fold it carefully and store it in a cool, dry place. Avoid storing it in a damp or humid area as this can lead to mould growth. Regular cleaning and maintenance can help extend the life of your marquee and ensure that it’s always in good condition for your next event.

 

Deluxe DIY Marquee Range - Strongest MarqueesWhen people come to DIY Marquees for the first time, with the goal of starting up their own marquee business, we are always thrilled to provide advice based on our own experiences of being in the marquee business. Those who are just starting out are often in a position where they have recently decided to go out on their own, leaving an employment situation to go it alone and we love this as it gives us an opportunity to be able to support you in your ventures with marquee hire advice.

One of the things that we believe that has made DIY Marquees so successful in the past is that we are fully invested in your successes and your business so this is why we are happy to provide any advice that you need. What makes is uniquely qualified to give you advice? Simple. That is because we have been there, done that. When starting any new venture people often don’t know what they don’t know so we say, let us help you with what you don’t know! Our experience of the products and services can benefit your marquee hire business plus we have an abundance of products all of which we know intimately so you can reply on our knowledge, to see you through the start up phase until you become the expert of your own business.

As a trusted family business, we have built up a reputation for being reliable and offering value for money which we back up with what we believe is excellent service. Not only do we provide you with a large selection of marquee type, we can also answer your questions about what size of marquee do I need? Wwe offer a large variety of spares and replacement parts for unfortunate times when accidents happen and a spare part is needed. As much as our marquees are extremely durable, there are times when a spare is needed and often with a quick turnaround time. This is why we keep a large stock in case of emergencies.

We also provide a choice of accessories for your marquee which, while you may not need this in the beginning, you will find useful to have as time goes by and your hiring company starts to expand. Its best not to start out with too many options when you first start out but soon you will find exciting opportunities come your way and this is a great time to invest slowly but surely into expanding your marquee offerings.

Not only are we here to help you with the physical aspects of your marquee business but with providing you with insights into how to other aspects such as erecting, marquee lighting and warming, dismantling and Marquee Electrical Courses. These aspects of your business can be time consuming and you will learn as you go, but don’t be shy to reach out to us for assistance when it comes to anything that is new to you. We have many people phone through and ask for help or input and we are more than happy to do what we can to help you make your business work for you!

How to clean your marquee

The obvious answer is whenever it needs it so maybe a better question would be how often should you expect to clean a marquee.

A marquee is far more likely to get dirty when being erected/dismantled rather than when it is actually up. If you’re careful when erecting and especially when dismantling the marquee then you can usually get away with a thorough clean only once or twice a season.

There are however a few exceptions:

The dirtiest marquee I have ever had was one that was erected under some trees. When it rained all of the dust and grime was washed off the leaves down on to our lovely marquee. If you’ve got to put a marquee up under trees expect to clean it immediately afterwards.

Rain-skirts by their very nature will always get muddy in the rain, these should be given a wipe over on pretty much every job.

Traffic-film – eventually PVC can have a grey layer build up which is especially difficult to remove. It takes a long time for this to happen (a year or two normally) but at this stage it needs a thorough clean using a chemical. The material also needs irritating (gone over with a brush or similar) to get this off. Once thoroughly cleaned the PVC should be as good as new.

Tree sap is a nightmare to remove.

There are also some things that will never come out:

Petrol/Diesel can stain PVC. This will never come out so avoid them at all costs.

Ingrained mould – this affects many marquees especially those that are stored when still wet. PVC is made of many layers, if a marquee is put away wet or if cheap PVC is used then water can get inside the layers and create mould which will never come out. Incidentally this is one of the reasons we use better quality 500gsm PVC than available elsewhere, it takes far longer for the layers to break down in better quality PVC.

4m x 6m Green PVC Marquee

Some garden chemicals can stain – I was shown a marquee recently that had green stains around the rain skirt which seemed to have come from a chemical added to the lawn.

Better quality PVC always helps, we use a lacquer coated PVC as it is easier to clean and lasts longer than the cheap alternatives. Contact us for more Marquee hire advice