Artificial grass selg installations

Not only will this retain the aggregates installed under your fake lawn, but it will also give you something to secure the perimeter of the grass to.

If you have chosen to edge your lawn with timber or sleepers, you can fix the perimeter of the grass to the timber using galvanised nails. Solution: Secure the perimeter of your lawn using either galvanised nails, U-pins or adhesive.

This is a hotly debated topic in the online world. The additional cost of installing a sand infill is certainly worth it. You can pick up bags of kiln-dried sand from your local DIY store for just a few pounds each. You may find our calculator on this page useful in working out just how much sand your artificial lawn will require. The final task when installing artificial grass is to brush the turf with either an artificial grass rake , a stiff broom or a mechanical brush.

This enables the sand infill to fall to the bottom of the pile, so it sits on and helps protect the latex backing. It also means that the fibres will stand upright, making the grass appear even more realistic. Use either a mechanical brush, artificial grass rake or stiff broom to brush your artificial grass to complete the installation. It also means that the protection against sharp objects — including dog claws, if you have a pet that likes to dig — will be lost, meaning the latex backing might be lacerated.

Solution: To avoid disappointment, choose a good quality artificial grass. They are packed with useful advice. The additional costs involved in using a pro may be a worthwhile investment if you consider that your artificial lawn is likely to last longer and perform better. A professional will also take away a lot of the potential stress that can be involved in installing artificial grass.

If you would like to find your nearest NeoGrass approved installer, you can do so by entering your postcode here. If you would like to request free samples of our range of artificial grass, then fill out the form found here. Hi when joining 2 pieces together, it says to cut 3 stitches in close to the forth, do you have to do this on both pieces or carry it out on 1 piece and overlap it onto the manufactured bit?

Yes when joining two pieces of grass together you will need to cut 3 stitches off BOTH pieces of grass. Otherwise the joint will be visible. Apart from deciding on the right artificial grass, my concern is the lawn edging trim finish. Not sure if I would nail the grass to the top of the timber itself or just inside the perimeter. It would be a shame to do a lot of hard work as a DIYer then spoil the finish! Great website….. Hi there, It all depends really on whether you want to see the timber border or not??

Unfortunately it sounds as though the sand was applied maybe when it was a bit damp or it rained soon after. The best way to get it spread out more evenly now is to brush it with a very stiff broom.

Hi my astro has been down 12mths but it looks bumpy in areas the ground is smooth underneath how can i sort it. Its just one circle piece in middle surrounded by slate. Morning Pat, If it is just a small hole that needs to be made then you should be able to cut the hole with a good sharp stanley knife without the need to life the grass at all. Do you have any diagrams of how the cement bed needs to look for me to glue the grass edge to.

Fortunately we do. Your haunch should be approximately mm to allow a wide enough surface to apply the glue to. Hi, very informative site. Is there anything I can do now to hide the joint? Many thanks. The visible join could be down to number of things, so difficult to advise without actually seeing it.

Unfortunately, the best option would be to simply get hold of another roll s of grass and re-do the join. Of course, that would be an expensive option, to either the contractor if you wanted to go down that route or unfortunately, yourself.

There is an alternative however. I will assume that they have secured the join with joining tape and adhesive. Joining tape is mm in width.

What it is possible to do is cut out the joining tape along with the adhesive, essentially removing around mm from the edge of each piece of grass.

The join can then be re-done following correct procedures. All in all, it would probably be a fair bit of work depending upon the size of your lawn, but the only financial cost should be the cost of new joining tape and adhesive. The garden gets a pounding from ur own kids all the kids in the street playing football on it etc. The issue we have is that when brushed with a pour own mechanical brush we get ridges in the grass where lines of grass kinda clump together in grass mohecans.

You ca usually only see them when looking at one direction. Afternoon Steven, Sorry for the delay in coming back to you. It sounds as though it may be an issue with the fibres on the artificial grass so we would recommend that you go back to the supplier of the grass and let them have pictures of the problem.

Hi i was wondering if and how can you join two lengths of artificial grass together end to end not side by side. I had artificial turf installed three years ago and large mushrooms, the size of grapefruits in diameter have grown under the turf. There are also depressions in various places.

Do you have any remedies. Thanks for any help. Secondly, if you have wrinkles then this will definitely need stretching out again and refixing.

If there are depressions appearing under the grass it could be that the installer used Sharp sand as the final layer as opposed to granite dust, which would explain the movement. I would have though that the installer should have a duty to come and look at the problems concerned.

Im ready to lay my grass now but im not sure if i should be nailing down my grass ti the perimiters before i do the joining bit or after? How do I rectify this? Hi there Jamie, It could be down to a couple of things. The pile is not of a good standard and therefore prone to making a lot of noise or if you have had a sand infill put down it may be that too much sand has been applied. Ideally you need to contact whoever installed the grass and discuss it with them.

When standing on the grass and looking down you can see the sand. Also, our once even flat surface with the grass laid is now bumpy due to the piles of sand stuck on top of the turf. How can we get the sand to fall evenly and fix this problem please? Many thanks, Gemma. Morning Gemma, Sorry to hear of your problem.

As this has already been applied we would now suggest getting a really good stiff broom and going over the whole of the grass, brushing the pile in the opposite direction. This should help to spread the clumps of sand out more evenly. Hi, We have had artificial grass in our back garden for around 4 months now.

However today and after more rain over the last week, the bumps seem more noticable. I presume the chap compacted the different layers under the lawn but perhaps the rain affected this during the laying process? Is there any way we can remedy this? Advice greatly received.

Morning Clare, There could be a couple of things here. This would then cause the water to pool a little bit underneath the grass, which would then cause the granite dust to move underneath and form small clumps. Secondly, it may be that both the sub base and the grano dust layer needed to be compacted more, but really you need to go back to your installer and discuss this issue with them.

Ideally you will need to get the grass lifted to see exactly what is causing the problem underneath. Hi what are your thoughts about crowning? My garden is naturally flat anyway. Should I still do this? Unfortunately, he did not install so the grass pile was in the same direction so there is now a clear line where both sides meet. I have tried to bring both edges as close together as possible and blend in with a hard brush but, the line is still clearly visible.

Is there a way to rectify this, possibly without lifting the turf? Secondly, he did not install any sand at the end however, the grass still looks real and feels soft.

Should i anticipate this to get worse over time? Many thanks, Elizabeth. Morning Elizabeth, Unfortunately, if the installer has not laid the second piece of grass to match the pile direction of the other piece of grass, then it should come up and be relaid, as it will never look right.

We do always recommend finishing the lawn with a layer of the Kiln Dried Silica Sand. If you are interested in purchasing the sand we now stock this.

I have just had my front lawn laid with Tiger turf. It required a join in the middle. Each side of the join is a different shade to the other. The installer called back and spray warm water on one side then brushed it back and forth. He says it will eventually blend n in months.

What is your adivce. Each roll of grass we have produced has a colour batch reference. We would suggest you ask them to check that the two pieces were from the same colour batch. Thanks for previous reply. Just had one more question. Any problems with putting weed membrane between MOT base and Granite dust layer? Will the grano still bind well and not cause lumpiness? If you think of the nature of sand, when it is very dry there is the risk of the sand moving and then when there is a lot of water passing through then there is also risk of the sand clumping and forming lumps and bumps.

If it is at all possible to remove as much of the sand as you can and then replace with either of the above products then it would produce a much longer lasting compacted surface for you.

Just had artificial grass laid during heavy rain. The grass appears uneven,lumpy and really crunchy when walked on. It could be down to a number of reasons but it is really for your installers to resolve if you are not happy with the work.

Yes a sloped area is still perfectly fine to lay artificial grass on provided there is sufficient drainage at the bottom of the slope. I do have 2 large dogs aswell would the staples alone stop it from moving. Ideally you should have put in a sub frame first to attach the grass to or built a small concrete haunching to glue the grass to.

Kind regards, Wendy. How far below the concrete edging should you put the grass base? I want smooth walking path from concrete to grass. My grass is pretty long 1. Morning Jeff, We always suggest allowing a minimum overall depth of 75mm. Thanks for the reply! Installation Needed? Yes No I don't know. Estimated Square Footage of Project. How did you hear about us? Find the best artificial grass application for your next project.

Why ProLawn? A year later the Project looks as good as the day it was installed. Your staff was easy to communicate and work with and I would recommend ProLawn to anyone considering going to artificial turf! Apart from the aesthetic disadvantage, lifted edges also pose a safety tripping hazard.

Use sturdy fixings to secure the edges of your lawn. You can also seem the edges to get a nice rounded edge. Drainage problems are some of the worst issues when it comes to installation.

A poor draining lawn will collect water in all the wrong places and lead to puddles. If not sorted early, it can cost a lot in the long run. Dig and use rubbles to fill areas where you want drainage to be smooth.

A word of caution, never use wet clay or granite dust under your fake lawn. This will only slow your drainage more. You may also end up with a useless drainage system. Aesthetics is one of the main reasons why people choose fake grass. After all the money and time spent on your landscape project, a line that runs all across the turf is the last thing you would want to see. Joint lines are caused by light bouncing off the grass blades that are pushed together. Trying to fix this error at a later stage can be costly.

Refuse any offers to use timber or cable ties to push your turf rolls together. Usually this only occurs if the installation was done poorly. Some fake grass from overseas come really cheap. This can push back your completion date. Warranties are easier to process if you buy from a local company. MegaGrass offers a 15 year warranty on all of our grass products. Why so long? We offer the highest quality grass in the market and stand behind our products.

We are confident that as long as the installation goes smoothly, you will love you new grass from us! While not necessary, bender boards can help you map out the perimeter and give a clean and polished look. A vibrating plate, roller, or other flat compacting object is best to ensure a smooth surface. This will help prevent any weeds from sprouting up through your artificial grass later on and protect your investment. If you have pets that are going to use the turf areas as their bathroom, then we recommend against the weed fabric.

The reason being is that the weed cloth will help to inhibit the weeds, however, it will also absorb the urine from your pets which will leave an awful ammonia smell. If you install weed cloth or not and have pets, we recommend Urine Zero to rid the odors.

Having a base layer that allows for proper drainage is one of the single most important steps in the process of laying down artificial grass. Be careful not to overwater as this can also wash away your base layer or cause slumping. Lay out artificial grass onto your base layer and position where needed. As artificial grass has a pattern, place it so all the blades of grass are facing the same direction for the most natural look.

Fix any pieces that need to be connected by joining them together with quality outdoor tape or turf glue, by following the specific instructions on the products. Typically this is done by applying tape lengthwise to the bottom side of turf, lining up the turf edges to match the lines on the seaming tape. Apply pressure to the seams by placing heavy objects like plant pots, stones or other heavy materials on top to solidify the adhesive.