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DIY Artificial Turf Installation – 5 things to consider!
July 15, 2021
Artificial turf can transform your front or backyard, outdoor entertainment space or poolside area.
It can also revitalise previously unkept and high maintenance locations around your property.
While artificial turf is a cost-effective and popular alternative to natural grass, there are some common mistakes to avoid when selecting and installing artificial turf at your home or office.
So before you start rolling out your new artificial lawn, here are five important things to think about.
1 - Talk to your local synthetic turf experts
The internet offers a fast and easy way to buy your artificial lawn. But before you click “Buy Turf Now”
button why not get some expert advice from the team at Impressive Turf Solutions!
The team at Impressive Turf Solutions can give you the best advice and guidance when it comes to which Brisbane artificial grass option is best for you and your garden. They will walk you through the whole artificial turf installation from start to finish.
Ensuring that you can avoid making any costly mistakes, including selecting the wrong type of fake turf for your desired application and smoothing over any common installation issues. Impressive Turf Solutions have a “DIY Artifical Turf Guide”
for customers who want to install their artificial grass themselves. This can be downloaded from our website.
2 - Measure your area
It may seem obvious but it’s important to measure the area where you want to install your artificial turf. Before you begin installing your artificial grass measure the length and width of the required area a couple of times before purchasing your artificial turf.
Another helpful tip is to allow some extra turf on each side to allow trimming with a knife during installation. There is nothing worse than being caught short… right guys?
3 - Location, location, location
Artificial turf is very versatile and can be used in many different applications. However, it’s important that the area where you are installing your turf is as level as can be. Review the place where you want to install your new artificial lawn. Make sure that the ground is even and remove any debris, tree roots etc, before you start the installation process.
Ensure you’re choosing the artificial lawn that suits the location you’re planning to fill. (See talk to the experts) So your turf will last and look great for many years to come. The flatter the surface the better your fake turf will look. You can definitely install artificial grass on steep or sloping blocks, you just want to ensure that your base is smooth.
4 - Beware of drainage issues
While most artificial turf is actually more effective at draining than conventional grass, it does need base materials to help the area drain quickly and prevent any pooling.
Otherwise your new artificial lawn could be ruined before you’ve had time to enjoy it. This is another reason its important to talk to the experts first, we can help guide you as to how to help with drainage issues, especially if your installation areas is dead flat or sloping the wrong way.
5 - Don’t forget about weeds
Even with artificial turf, weeds can be a serious problem if you don’t install correctly.
When you have cleared the area of any vegetation or debris, you need to make sure that grass, weeds, or plants won’t grow back under your artifical turf. To do this you need to spray the entire area with weed killer. Do this on a dry couple of days so your weed killer has time to soak in and not get washed away in the rain.
When you install your artificial turf you will have a layer of crusher dust, when this gets compacted you can spray lightly with the hose. This almost ensures a concrete barrier between the ground and the strong rubber backing of your new artificial turf. This doubles as a fantastic weed barrier. If you do ever notice a weed poking through, simply pluck it out of the fibers and spray the area with a weed killer….simple.
We are here to help
If you have any questions or doubts about buying or installing your artificial turf then don’t hesitate to talk to the team at Impressive Turf Solutions. They have over 15 years experience in the turf game and pride themselves in always putting you, the customer first.
Whether you’re wanting to install your lawn yourself or get the pros in, Impressive Turf Solutions is here to help.
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