How You Can Prepare

For Artificial Grass Installation

Artificial Grass Installation

So, you have made the choice to make the switch from natural grass to synthetic grass. When it comes to buying the materials, transporting them to your home and then finally the installation, you can have a special sense of pride by installing the artificial grass yourself, but how exactly do you prepare your backyard for the installation of the grass? Many homeowners believe that artificial grass installation is much like the installation of carpet, but not quite. Today we are going to be talking about how you can bring your backyard to life by installing your very own faux grass! Remember, proper installation is crucial to how long the grass will last, how comfortable the grass will be and how well the finished product will look. So let’s get started.

The Steps Of Preparation

Laying the artificial grass is a process reminiscent of the installation of materials like sod, not like carpet. The underlying terrain plays a major role in how well the finished product looks and how functional the space will be. The first step of the process is to remove the existing lawn. This can be a pain as rental machinery may be needed and can take days to completely remove. The next step of the process is to cut a weed barrier that will then be coated with a sand or crushed stone membrane that will need to be compacted with heavy equipment.

Once that material has been compacted, it’s time to spread a thick layer of sand approximately .5 or .75 inches in depth. Make sure this sand is as perfectly smooth as possible as this is the deciding factor in how smooth or flat the synthetic grass is going to be. The next step is optional, add a piece of shock absorbent material over the sand, this will provide the soft and comfortable feeling that is given by walking on real grass, this step is optional by highly recommended. This piece will also need to be precisely cut over the desired shape of the area.

Why Does It Last So Long?

It is finally time to start the installation of the grass. First, you will want to make sure that you have precise cuts of grass that will flow with your walkways or patios for ultra-realism. Some of the most popular methods of installation are gluing the grass to the shock absorber and nailing the grass into the ground along the seems, hidden away under layers of grass. After you are happy with the installation of your grass, broadcast silica sand over it, this will help keep the grass in place, resist UV damage, and make the grass feel more real.

Keep An Open Mind

We know that our little guide sounds like a lot of work and is a project that can span over a few days. This is why we think that you should keep an open mind to using a professional contractor to install your turf. With professional installation, you can have faster installation speed, access to higher grade materials, warranties and money savings. A professional contractor is the best way to get a real looking, feeling and functional section of artificial grass. No matter what route you take for the installation of your grass, we wish you the best of luck!