Artificial turf installation differs in sports fields (such as astroturf) and landscaping areas. This difference also creates a difference in artificial turf installation costs. You can make the installation on your own (DIY) or you can consult professional artificial grass installers, like us. The installation cost of artificial turf is determined on a project basis, but the per square meter/foot cost is similar. In this article, we will briefly explain the installation of fake turf, which is called garden or landscaping grass, and evaluate it in three stages.

Required Tools:

Shovel, Glove, Broom

Before we start laying the artificial grass, we need to clean the existing turf, dirt, and all foreign matter that may be on the surface of the soil. Our recommendation is to remove the top of the soil by about 10 cm. The purpose of this is to obtain a completely new surface. In the end, we get a clean and leveled surface.

Required Tools:

Membrane / Felt / Shock pad

Wooden plate for ground leveling and compaction.

Tape measure

There are different ways to prepare the base. One of the most common ways is to obtain a base from the covering soil with a membrane. Also, shock pads and felt are commonly applied on the concrete floor or soil. 

Artificial turf companies do not recommend applying synthetic grass directly to the soil. The reason for this is that the direct contact of artificial turf with the soil shortens the usage time of the artificial lawn. In addition, ragged natural grass may grow from the bottom. Weed killers may also be applied for this. The absence of an interlayer under the artificial grass causes difficulties during the renewal. The most commonly used layers are membrane and felt. Shock pad is recommended for its water absorption and softening features. Artificial turf cost and base cost should be evaluated together.

Required Tools:

Joint Tape, Glue, Screw, Hammer Silica Sand, Artificial turf cutter.

Artificial grass laying requires good attention in every process. if you are not careful in this regard, there may be problems in terms of usefulness. Such as, the uncoated area may remain if the correct measurement is not made and this should be fixed with extra work. Artificial turf carpets are attached by joint tape and glue. After this process, the artificial grass is fixed with a base with screws. Silica sand is used as a filling material. Brushing is the last stage of installing artificial grass.

Contact us for your questions and more information about artificial turf installation. info@herbagrass.com

Enjoy your New Grass!