How to install artificial turf

How to install artificial turf

1. Measure and select your turf

   Mark out the area and measure where you want to install the turf. Check out our recent blog for more info on the best types of artificial turf.

2. Prepare the area

   Clear any existing grass, rocks, or debris to ensure that the surface is smooth and even. Take your time and do it right. You don’t want any lumps!

3. Install the base

   Artificial turf requires a solid base to look good and feel right. Add a base material like crushed stone or decomposed granite and compact the base to create a stable surface.

4. Unroll the turf

   Bring in the turf (watch out; it’s very heavy!) and roll it out over the prepared area, ensuring that the turf fibers are facing the desired direction (if necessary). Leave some extra turf on the edges to trim later.

5. Trim and shape the turf

   Use a utility knife to precisely trim the turf to fit the area properly, paying attention to corners, curves, and obstacles like trees or flowerbeds. This is where practice and experience really pay off. PRO TIP: We trim about a half inch off the edges of each roll before joining seams. We find these outside edges can get just a bit worn during manufacturing and transport, this helps create invisible seams!
   

6. Join the seams

   If your turf requires multiple pieces, you can join the seams together using adhesive or specialized turf tape. Use landscaping staples to straddle the seams and hold everything together.

7. Secure the edges

   Tap in landscaping staples or nails every 6-12 inches around the perimeter of your turf.

8. Brush and groom

   We use zero-infill turf, but if your product requires a sandy infill, now’s the time to add it. Use a push broom or power brush to brush against the grain and help the fibers stand up straight.