How To Install Artificial Grass | Step By Step Guide

After ordering the grass, it’s time to prepare your lawn or garden surface for the installation of the Astroturf. For the preparation of the grass, spray the weed killers on the lawn for about two weeks before placing the grass.

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If your lawn or garden has some real grass, then remove it completely so the surface will be clean for the upcoming synthetic turf layer. You should also remove the upper soil from the lawn so it creates a space for the installation of artificial grass and for achieving a perfectly levelled flooring system all across your place.

You must know that the installation of artificial turf requires a solid base, so the grass will never be unbalanced. Sand can mix with water and create a muddy surface, so you should use stone or boards on the surface of your floor to make a solid base for the fake grass.

If you are going to install the integrated underlay, then the surface of the solid base should be 10 to 20mm deeper than the surface.

After making a solid base for the fake grass, it’s now time to spread builder’s sand on the floor. It is meant to increase the durability and comfort level of the fake grass.

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You’ll need to spread around one and a half inches of the Builder’s sand for creating a perfectly levelled space. For the even distribution of builder’s sand, it’s best that you make use of a landscaping rake. You can finish off this step by compacting the sand with either a piece of plywood (2×2).

Finally, after completely preparing the ground, it’s time to install fake grass on the floor. Place the rolls of the grass on the floor where you have to install it. Spread the rolls over the surface in such a way that they completely cover the floor of your balcony or other outdoor space.

When the grass is thoroughly adjusted on the floor, it’s time to fix it with the underlay. But before this, make sure that you have covered all the nooks and corners of the floor. Cut the extra grass to fit it all the way around the corners. Now there are two methods for fixing the grass on the ground.

Glue Down Method

If the fake grass has built-in adhesion, then don’t use any other glue just install the grass carefully. If the grass doesn’t come with in-built adhesives, you have to use the artificial grass glue to fix it on the floor, but let me tell you one thing: when you install the grass using glue, there is no chance for you to remove it from this place and use it again because the grass completely adheres to the ground. This method is quite similar to the creation of floating floor systems with either laminate wood flooring or LVP flooring.

To apply the glue on the floor, fold the grass rolls from the corners and apply the rich amount of glue, then spread the roll again. Do it carefully so there are no folds or gathered clusters in the rolls. Repeat this process on all four corners of the grass.

This is the final step for the installation of the artificial grass garden. The sand infill is necessary for your grass to provide it with some weight so it will easily remain on your existing flooring system. This will protect your artificial garden and will extend its life, as well.

Now spread the silica sand evenly on the fake grass floor. Try to keep the amount of sand even on the entire floor, so the level of your floor will never be imbalanced.

If you are confused about whether you have evenly spread the sand or not, then walk on the grass and feel if there is an area that is lower or higher, then retreat to this area. Now you can enjoy your fake grass in the form of a beautiful garden or outdoor decor with your family.

There are endless benefits to installing fake grass on lawns, gardens, balconies, and patios. Some of the most important benefits of installing an artificial lawn are:

• Low Maintenance: Artificial turf requires very little maintenance, as you can clean it once or twice a month. The cleaning process of the grass is also very simple.
• Does Not Need Fertilizers: An artificial lawn never requires fertilizers for its better growth as you have to use them for real grass.
• Safe For Children and Pets: Artificial grass is completely safe for children and pets because it has an underlay that protects the kids from injuries. It also never leaves grass spots on the children’s clothes when playing on it.
• No Need for Pesticides: Another benefit of this grass is that it does not need pesticides because there is no mould and mildew growth possible. There is also no chance for the growth of fungi and algae.
• Conserve Water: Fake grass is environmentally friendly because it doesn’t need as much water as real grass, so it can conserve water.
• Reduce Ground Pollution: As this grass doesn’t need fertilizers and pesticides, it can reduce ground pollution.

Now you know all the steps that you need to follow while installing the artificial grass in your garden. You can easily have the fitting done without any major inconvenience or without seeking professional help (and of course investing in it!) So enjoy this process and get yourself a dream garden. Best of luck with the installation of your fake lawn!