How To Lay Down Artificial Grass

This may also help deter gophers and earthworms from digging through your synthetic turf.

How to lay down artificial grass.

You will need a level base on which to lay your artificial grass. This device slices through the soil and grass to create an easy to remove roll. Spread your glue over your seaming tape and trowel out so it covers the tape evenly but thinly. Let sit for about ten minutes to get tacky.

Lay out your seaming tape the tape should be 12 wide. You can lay your own patch of artificial grass just like you d put in. Butt any grass edges together when you are satisfied with the result peel the grass back and lay our fiberglass backing tape under the join shiny side down. Put the turf back down over the seaming tape being careful not to let the blades get stuck in the glue.

Using a spreader apply our aqua bond mastic adhesive or multi purpose adhesive to the tape then simply fold back the grass taking care not to squeeze the adhesive up on to the grass strands. How to install artificial turf. Artificial grass is a great option for homeowners who still want the look of a lawn but without the hassle and maintenance. You ll need a way to dispose of it the most efficient way being the use of a powered sod cutter available for rent at most equipment rental shops.

Most artificial turf requires added particles to keep the bristles standing weigh the grass down and provide. The first step in artificial turf installation is to remove the old grass. Spread about 1 inches of builder s sand in the area to create a level surface using a landscaping rake to distribute it evenly.