Step by Step Installing Guidelines for Keep it Green Artificial Grass

Introduction:

Can you imagine not having to mow your yard in the heat of the summer, no bare spots, no sprinkler system, and having the best looking yard in the neighborhood.  Artificial grass which is also called Artificial Turf is just how you get that done.  It is an excellent way to renew your front yard or turn your backyard into a peaceful escape, as well as an ease to deal with commercial grass spots that no one wants to deal with.  Installing artificial grass can be a DIY project if you follow these steps in this guide.  Keep it Green Turf will help with your lawn needs to become something with ease of maintenance as well as attractive.

Tools and materials needed:

You will need the following before you start doing the actual install.  All of these should be readily available at your local hardware store or tool rental facility without having to spend a lot of money on purchasing equipment you will only use once

Your Keep it Green Turf

Rake

Shovel

Crush and run gravel

Sand

Edging material

Power Broom or stiff bristle floor broom

Seam Tape

Adhesive

Tape Measure

Staples and/or spikes

Landscape fabric

Utility knife with extra blades

Vibrating Compactor

Step 1: Prepare The Area

You will begin by clearing out the top 6” of topsoil.  This will help ensure no weeds grow back underneath the turf.  Make sure it is clean, level, and sloped properly for drainage.  Rake the entire area the best you can.

Step 2: Make The Base Layer

You will start by laying down the landscape fabric to help keep all the base weed free.  Spread a layer of the crusher run gravel approximately 2 to 4 inch thick.  You will use the vibrating compactor to help with settling and drainage.   Then apply a layer of sand to smooth it out also using a vibrating compactor and rake.  Should be a good solid foundation. 

Step 3: Create Your Edging

Create your edging to give you defined borders.  This will help make it look better at the end. It will help you keep your grass securely in place.  Use landscape spikes or staples.

Step 4:  Roll Out Your Grass

Roll out your turf making sure that it all is facing the same direction.  It will show when you are finished if you don't have it going the same direction.  You can use a utility knife to trim any excess grass you need to trim but do not trim the backing.  You will be using it for seaming if you have any.

Step 5:  Seaming With Adhesive

You will have seams if you have multiple cuts.  You will need some seam tape and adhesive.  Follow your adhesive manufacturer instructions for proper application.  Some will have to be dry for up to 24 hours to one week.  So keep that in mind in your weather situations.

Step 6: Trim to your edging

Your edging around everything will come into play now.  Get it as close to the edging as possible.  You will want to roll the edging under itself to give you a more finished look.  Using the same utility knife cut it long enough to roll it under.  

Step 7: Secure Your Edging

After you have it rolled under, use your landscape spikes or staples to secure your grass to your base layer.  You will need to use them every 8 to 12 inches along the perimeter as well as the seams to keep it in place.  Also attach them to the center of your turf rolls as well.

Step 8: Add Envirofill and Silica Sand

Next add 70% of your infill with silica sand to help with cost.  You will need to wear a good mask as the sand is not good to breathe.  Use a drop spreader for this as well as the envirofill infill.  After you apply the sand, use your power brush to brush it in and get it down to the bottom and make your grass stand up.  Do the same for the remaining 30% with the envirofill and brush it in as well.  It should feel close to real ground at this point and have a real look as well.  Spray it down with water to help make it settle in and set up for durability.  Do not overwater though.

Step 9: Cut Your "Grass"

I know, I thought I wouldn’t have to cut my grass again.  This is just the final trimming for any blades that may be too high.  You may be able to just brush them and get it where you want.  There shouldn’t be a lot to cut and shouldn’t take long to do at all.  A good pair of scissors will take care of this if needed.

Step 10: Enjoy Your Green Lawn

Now sit back and relax and enjoy your beautiful green grass all year long.

In conclusion

So now installing your Keep it Green Turf artificial grass will turn your eyesore, hard to keep up, yard space in a low maintenance, beautiful yard that you will be proud of.  Using the right tools with our high quality grass will last for years.  Now that you know how to install your grass, you can plan on what you need and when to do it.  We carry all the supplies you need to install your grass except for the tools that you will need.  The sand, infill, staples, spikes, seam tape, and adhesive.  We should have them just as cheap as you can get anywhere if not cheaper.  We make all the different types of turf as well.  Commercial, residential, and sport turf.  The installation is the same on all of the types of turf.