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TOP Fire Pit Cover Sizing + Care Guide
TOP strongly recommends a Stainless Steel or Canvas Cover — covered pits dramatically outlast uncovered ones. Both cover types carry a 1-year warranty. Sizing matches the pan footprint plus allowance. This guide covers both styles.
By Ash · Updated November 8, 2026
What you need
- Measuring tape
- Clean, dry pit surface before covering
Step by step
Measure pan outside dimensions
Length × width × height of the pan. TOP covers match these dimensions. Order from your dealer or TOP support — not a generic grill cover.
Choose canvas or stainless based on climate + aesthetics
Canvas: lighter, breathable, cheaper, better for mild climates. Stainless steel: permanent fixture, matches the pit aesthetics, premium cost. Both are 1-year warranty. Rough climates (snow, coastal salt) favor stainless.
Allow the pit to cool fully before covering
Burn shut off + 1 hour minimum. Covering a hot pit traps steam against the cover interior, damages canvas, and warps stainless.
Install cover square to the pan
Canvas: drape, align seams to pan edges, cinch any drawstring. Stainless: lift and set down square with flange edges.
Remove the cover BEFORE operating
Hard warranty rule. Cover on when stored, off when firing. Period.
Common mistakes
- Covering a wet pit. Traps moisture against metal, accelerates rust. Dry first.
- Using a non-TOP cover that doesn't match dimensions. Generic covers trap moisture at gaps, or are too tight and chafe. Dealer or TOP support for sizing.
Hands-on tips
- Canvas covers can be spot-cleaned with mild soap — don't machine wash.
- If you store the cover off-season, fold loosely in a dry bin — don't wad or pack tight (mildew).
Questions people ask
Does the cover fit over a wind guard?
Depends on cover depth. Measure assembled pit + guard before ordering. Most TOP covers are sized for the pit alone; the guard comes off before covering.
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