How to lay synthetic grass

Now that you have prepared your base and it is nice and hard you are ready to install your grass.

Follow these 5 simple steps, if you need help give us a call 0418 222 560.

Step 1. Roll out your turf over your prepared base and leave to settle in the sun for an hour or so. Cut as required, take your time, measure twice, cut once. Always over cut by a small amount and trim in once the complete job is layed. When the turf arrives there will be a material flap on both sides of the roll, this needs to be trimmed off. When you trim the material follow along the same rib and run your knife along the rib or row of yarn keeping your cut as close as you can to the yarn on the piece you are keeping. Tip: When trimming the edges take the first and or second row of yarn as well as you will find it easier to join later. 

Step 2. Once you have your synthetic turf trimmed, lay it out in place making sure the fibres are falling the same way. Make sure when joining two pieces that the two edges are close but not touching (2-5mm is ideal). When you are happy with the alignment of the carpet place the joining tape under the seam, a small nail or clout should be used to keep the tape in place before gluing.

Step 3. Once the tape has been secured in place, fold back the two sides of carpet and weigh them down so they will not fall back into the glue until you are ready. Apply the adhesive to surface of the tape in a thin even layer using a 3-5mm notched trowel (available from Bunnings). Allow the glue to go ‘tacky’ this should take a few minutes.

Step 4. When the glue is ready gently fold both pieces into the glue being careful not to get the fibres in the glue, take your time as this is one of the most critical parts of the installation. Work down the seam removing the weights on the folded over carpet as you go.

IMPORTANT NOTES
» Do not walk on the seam after joining and allow 20-30
   minutes before infilling a joined area.
» If you have any excess glue on the fibres you can
   gently wipe with a damp rag dipped in petrol.
» Do not apply excess glue to the tape.
» Never apply the glue to the tape if it is wet, the glue will
   separate and not bond with the turf.

Step 5. When all the joining has been completed it is now time for any final trimming. Use a sharp knife and again take your time. If required you can pin the carpet to the subbase for extra security, generally this is not required as the weight of the infill will hold the turf in place.

Tip: Use a bolster and a hammer to tuck the edges into the base for a good clean edge.

Infilling your synthetic grass

Step 1. Once the turf has been installed it is now ready to be in filled. Ideally the turf should be top dressed with four fine layers of ground rubber and foundry sand each being manipulated into the fibre of the grass after each application.

Step 2. Apply a thin layer of sand using a drop spreader or fertilizer spreader. This is best applied in thin layers rather than piling the material in one spot and sweeping it in. After each application, broom or lightly rake with a leaf rake to get the infill material to the bottom of the fibre. A power broom can be used for a professional finish. Tip: Always brush against the grain

Step 3. Apply a thin layer of the granulated rubber and repeat as above.

Step 4. Repeat applying the layer of sand and rubber as above until the desired level of infill has been achieved (typically you will require 6kg of rubber and 13kg of sand per sqm). The amount of infill is dependant on the amount of traffic and the specific application (average 20-30mm). If the synthetic grass is being used under children's play equipment more rubber can be used to act as a soft fall alternative. Each type of grass will have its own specifications. Your Sales Consultant will be able to give you the required amounts of infill.

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