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Artificial Grass Installation Guide

1. The engineering measurement and layoutü Assess how many square meters of

artificial grass are needed.ü Design how to place the artificial grass

rolls.ü Romove or dispose any existing sod or

materials to make sure the surface isclean and smooth enough to receiveartificial grass. A leveling tool from DIYStore can be helpful.

2. Install your boarderü Bender board or extruded concrete

curbing are recommended and workgreat. You can also use your existingborder.

3. Lay base material

ü Decomposed granite(¼ minus) works

great. In some regions where there issofter natural soil, an additionalcompacted aggregate base may need tobe laid first.

ü Grade base using grading rakes, takeinto consideration the general grade ofthe area for irrigation.

ü Moisten and compact your base using aplate compactor or tamper.

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4. Lay geotextile layer as the weed barrier.

5. Lay the grassü Use a carpet knife to cut shape for area,

and cut turf from the backing.ü Lay the grass on the surface according

to the design.ü Use a carpet kicker to stretch turf to

eliminate expansion from heat and helpsecure surface tightly to the ground.

ü Use 4-6 inch long spikes or staples tosecure the strech.

6. Seaming joints where two sections meet.ü There are many techniques for seaming,

professional installers use nails, glue,tapes, and stitching.

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7. Trim the grass to fit edges close to walls orany shoulders and secure the perimeter withstaples or spikes.

8. Use a power broom to brush your turfü If a power broom can’t be sourced it is

possible to use a stiff nylon-bristledbroom or carpet rake.

9. Add infillü You can use silica sand, crumb rubber.

There are companies advertising “noinfill” products, though these aregenerally high density products withheavy secondary thatches we stillrecommend infilling all turf products. Itwill add years to the surface againsttrafficking and add weight to surfacehelping eliminate the need forre-stretching and maintenance.

10. Use your power broom to broom infill intothatch.ü Generally 5 - 10 kg per square meter

are adequate. The infill should fall intothe thatch and help your lawn staystanding up against all kinds of traffic.

ü Use a leaf blower to clear surface andclear debris.