Using synthetic turf is a great way to develop and maintain a fabulously lush lawn with virtually no work involved while ensuring it remains beautifully green all 12 months of the year. Through proper planning you can ensure that even the novice home-owner can have success in the materials and installation of artificial grass.
So, let us look at a step-by-step guide for installing synthetic turf.
The first step in installing your synthetic turf is to measure and plan the area you will be installing in. Take a tape measure and establish the dimensions for the area so that you can calculate the square footage in order to make a purchase of artificial grass.
Make notes of irregular shapes, and measures of obstacles such as trees, pathways, flower beds, precluding any surfaces that result in damage to some installations; also consider any other aspects before heading to the next step.
After planning, it is time to prepare the site to receive the base materials and begin to remove any existing grass, weeds, or debris. The next step is to excavate the area to a depth of approximately 3 to 4 inches to accommodate the base materials.
Next, fill in the excavated area to level using crushed stone or decomposed granite base materials, which ultimately provide stability and drainage. This will be filled to a thickness of approximately 2 to 3 inches and compacted evenly.
Before laying artificial grass, you will want to install a weed barrier fabric over the compacted base. The weed barrier fabric aids in weed prevention and provides drainage. Once you have installed the weed barrier, you will have to smooth the surface using a leveling rake and it has to be level.
Check for any low spots that won’t allow proper drainage, and fill in any areas to ensure flatness. In the end, you want to ensure that the synthetic turf will lay properly and look as natural as possible once installed.
Lay the synthetic turf over the prepared area, making sure to orient the blades in the same direction for a consistent look. Allow the turf to lay in a place for several hours to minimize wrinkles or folds. If there are several rolls, guarantee the seam is aligned properly and trim any excess with a utility knife.
Use joining tape and adhesive to bond the seams. After this, you can place the landscaping nails or staples to secure your perimeter. Make sure that they are placed at least 6 to 8 inches apart from each other. This will ensure the artificial grass remains secured and does not shift as time goes on.
The last step in the installation of synthetic turf is adding the infill material such as either silica sand or rubber granules. The infill is used for support of the grass blades, cushioning and drainage.
After that the infill must be evenly distributed over the surface. You can use a drop spreader to achieve this. Then, broom the turf with either a power broom or stiff bristle broom to work the infill into the base of the blades.
This process makes the synthetic turf stand in a vertical position and takes away the shiny look of the synthetic turf. It is advised that you hire professionals to install synthetic grass if you are looking to install it in your home.
So, if you are looking for a professional synthetic turf installation service in Woodland Hills, contact Discount Landscape today.
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