What Is the Best Way to Lay Artificial Grass?

 If you want to have an easy-to-maintain outdoor space, improve the appearance of your home or business property, or make your garden more appealing, fake grass can assist. It looks nice and is versatile. If you want to buy artificial grass rolls, check out Artificial Grass GB.

Important Points for Artificial Grass Installation

A successful and durable installation will be ensured by taking these factors into account:

1. Prep Up the Space:

Prior to installing artificial turf, start by getting rid of any existing flora, trash, and any pebbles or roots that might get in the way. To provide the installation a level and even base, level the area.

2. Employ A Weed Membrane:

Covering the prepared area with a weed membrane can aid with drainage and stop weed growth, keeping your artificial grass free of unsightly plants and water logging.

3. Selecting the Proper Artificial Grass:

A variety of grass alternatives are available from Artificial Grass GB to accommodate different needs and tastes. Take into account elements like pile height, colour, and texture to locate the ideal fit for your area.

4. Make a Layout Plan:

Taking into account any bends, corners, or obstructions, measure and draw the area. By doing this step, you can minimize waste and determine how much synthetic grass is needed.

How to Lay Artificial Turf

Step 1: Dig up the current lawn:

Take out the current grass and dig down to a depth of 75 mm less than the desired end height. Certain gardens can be built up to 75mm in height by just removing the current grass, which would remove about 30 to 40mm, depending on the levels already in place. This step will be considerably easier if you have a turf cutter, which you can get from your local tool rental store.

Step 2: Put in the Edging:

You will need to install a retaining edge if your grass does not already have a wall or hard border around it. Brick or block paving, steel edging, plastic lumber, timber sleepers, or treated wood can all be used for this. Wherever possible, we advise utilizing treated timber edging because it's ideal for fixing grass. Using a club or sledgehammer, drive wooden stakes into the ground before screwing in the timber edging.

Step 3: Put in Weed Membrane:

Install weed membrane across the lawn, making sure to overlap the borders so weeds cannot grow between the pieces. This will stop weeds from sprouting through your lawn. To keep the membrane in place, use galvanized U-pins. It's suggested to apply weedkiller to the area beforehand if your current lawn or garden is very prone to weeds.

Step 4: Install the 50mm Sub-Base:

You can use MOT Type 1 for the sub-base, or if you have poor drainage in your garden, we suggest using 10–12mm granite chippings. Till the aggregate is about 50 mm deep, rake and level it. It's crucial to make sure the sub-base is well compacted using a vibrating plate compactor, which you can get from a nearby tool rental business.

Step 5: Place a 25mm Laying Course:

Rake and level around 25 mm of granite dust right on top of the sub-base for the laying course. The laying course needs to be leveled to the top of the timber if you're using wood edging. Once more, make sure to use a vibrating plate compactor to compact this completely. In order to keep the dust down and aid in the aggregate's binding together, we advise misting the granite dust with water prior to doing this.

Step 6: Install an extra weed membrane:

It's advised to add an additional layer of weed barrier right before you lay the grass. This will assist shield your artificial grass's underside and provide further defense against weeds. To make sure weeds cannot get in between two sections, overlap the edges, just like you did with the first layer of weed membrane. Trim any surplus membrane before pinning it to the edging or as near as feasible. Making sure the membrane is flat is crucial since any ripples could show through your artificial grass.

It's advised against installing this extra membrane layer if your artificial grass will be used by a dog or other pet because it may collect unpleasant urine odours.

Step 7: Spread Out Your Synthetic Grass:

At this stage, your artificial grass may be quite hefty depending on its size, so you'll probably need some assistance. As this is usually the greatest side to watch the grass from, try to arrange the grass so that the pile direction faces your house or the main perspective. Make sure the pile orientation is facing the same direction on both rolls of grass if you have two. Make sure the grass on your artificial turf is smooth before trimming it, and let it a few hours to adjust.

Step 8: Cut to Size:

Now, carefully follow the boundary edge to achieve a snug fit as you cut the grass to the desired form using a sharp knife. Blades can dull very rapidly, so be careful to have a large supply of spares. If you're using timber edging, use galvanized nails to secure the boundary perimeter. If you're using steel, brick, or sleeper edging, use galvanized U-pins.

Step 9: Lock down any joints:

The joints shouldn't be noticeable if done properly. First, arrange the two grass blades so that they are parallel to one another and facing the same direction in the pile. Refold both grass blades approximately 300 mm to expose the latex backing. Remove three stitches from every blade of grass, taking care to cut in a straight line. Next, place every fragment flat once again and ensure that the borders of the two grass pieces align. A constant spacing of 1-2 mm is required. After ensuring that both sections are positioned correctly, fold the grass over once more to expose the latex backing.

After that, insert the glue onto the joining tape and roll it out between the two grass lengths. Make sure the grass fibres do not come into touch with the glue or become buried as you carefully return each piece of grass to its original position. Carefully walk along the joint to make sure there is good contact between the adhesive and the grass. Lastly, give the adhesive enough time to dry.