How To Install Artificial Grass

Tools / Supplies You’ll Need

Equipment/Tools 

• • Sod Cutter
• • Trailer to haul material off
• • Vibro Plate
• • Power Broom

Measure Your Site

Identify your square footage. The rolls of turf come 15’ long.

Square or Rectangle

To figure the area of a square or rectangle, measure the Length & Width and multiply. Length x Width = Area 12 x 24 = 288 sq.ft.

Right Triangle

A Right Triangle has one 90º corner. To figure the area of a right triangle, multiply the two sides that contact the right angle and divide by 2 Length x Width / 2 = Area 12 x 24 = 288 ÷ 2 = 144 sq.ft.

Circle, 1/2 Circle, 1/4 Circle

To figure the area of a circle, take the radius times the ra-dius, then multiply by 3.14. Radius is a straight line from the center of a circle to the outside of the circle. (Radius x Radius) x 3.14 = Area 6 x 6 = 36 x 3.14 = 113 sq.ft. Half Circle divide by 2 6 x 6 = 36 x 3.14 = 113 / 2 = 56.5 sq.ft. Quarter Circle divide by 4 6 x 6 = 36 x 3.14 = 113 / 4 = 28.25 sq.ft.

Choose Your Turf

We carry many different styles of turf that can appeal to every need. The difference in the turf types are primarily blade height, blade shape, density, thatch, and color.

There are a few factors you should take into account when deciding what type of turf to install for your project:

• Is the area where the artificial turf is going to be installed a high traffic area which will experience heavy use regularly? For high traffic areas we recommend a shorter, more coarse blade. This will help to ensure that the turf isn’t matted as easily with frequent use. The shorter, sturdier blades will stand up better against the constant wear.
•  Is the area going to be used by pets? Pets love artificial turf! They also love to do their business on turf. For areas where there will be frequent messes from dogs or other pets we always suggest a shorter blade. This makes cleaning up messes much easier. The pet waste will sit on top of a shorter blade, opposed to sinking down into and get stuck between longer ones.
• Is the turf area just for aesthetics, perhaps a front lawn that you would like your neighbors to envy? Many homeowners go with synthetic turf because they want to have a plush, green lawn all year round. If you are going for a lush, full-looking lawn we recommend a longer blade. The longer blade gives the artificial turf a fuller and an ‘almost needs to be mowed’ look.
• Is the area in full shade, full sun or a mixture of both? If the area is in full sunlight all the time it may be better to install a darker colored turf so that it isn’t too bright. Conversely, if the area is in full shade it may be better to install a brighter green, or spring colored turf. This will ensure that your turf still looks green and not too dark when it is shaded. We also offer varieties of turf that have both dark and light blades mixed together, which helps it to look more natural in any light.

We have samples available that you can take to your project as well as a list of front yards in the area that have been installed with specific turf types so you can see the difference between the turfs when installed.