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Artificial Grass Installation Process San Diego
Like any home improvement project, We think that proper installation is essential to achieving both long-term durability and high-quality cosmetic outcomes. Top Notch Turf developed this installation guide to serve as a reference for your artificial grass installation. Use these 12 steps to install your artificial synthetic grass turf and sod.
STEP 1: Know The Potential Installation Area For Artificial Synthetic Grass
Mark the space where your sod and artificial synthetic grass turf will be installed with a line. You might use little flags or color spray cans.
-Measure the installation area’s length and width in feet, expressed in lineal feet. The entire squared area of artificial synthetic grass turf and sod will be needed, measured in square feet, or SqFt. Measure the sod area and fake synthetic grass turf twice before placing your supply order. Add an additional percentage of artificial turf and sod to 8% to 10% of the total area measured in order to account for any possible waste material.
This step’s objective is to determine, based on the current surface and anticipated future use, the kind of artificial grass turf and sod that will be installed as well as the overall quantity of materials needed to finish the project.
STEP 2: Identify Any Irrigation, Electrical Cabling, Or Gas Piping System Running Through The Artificial Synthetic Grass
In the artificial synthetic grass turf & sod area, any watering systems should be turned off or uninstalled completely.
Should a cabling system be present in the artificial grass turf and sod area, it ought to be relocated.
Use caution while using nails, metal pins, or sod staples near any piping systems (gas, water, etc.) in the fake synthetic grass turf & sod installation area to avoid harming the pipes and posing a risk. Mark the path of the pipes.
STEP 3: Prepare The Ground Area For The Synthetic Artificial Grass Turf
Mark the space where your sod and artificial synthetic grass turf will be installed with a line. You might use little flags or color spray cans.
Measure the installation area’s length and width in feet, or lineal feet. The entire squared area of artificial synthetic grass turf and sod will be needed, measured in square feet, or SqFt. Measure the sod area and fake synthetic grass turf twice before placing your supply order. Add an additional percentage of artificial turf and sod to 8% to 10% of the total area measured in order to account for any possible waste material.
This step’s objective is to determine, based on the current surface and anticipated future use, the kind of artificial grass turf and sod that will be installed as well as the overall quantity of materials needed to finish the project.
Install drainage systems as needed. The preparation utilized in artificial synthetic grass turf & sod installations is similar to that of the drainage systems used in natural grass installations.
STEP 4: Framing The Prepared Synthetic Artificial Grass Turf
Install the framework system surrounding the sod and fake synthetic grass turf installation area in accordance with the project’s specifications.
Top Notch Turf advises utilizing synthetic bender boards measuring 2 inches by 2 inches for the area where fake synthetic grass turf and sod are installed. Use plastic pegs or metal pins to anchor the bending boards to the ground to stop them from moving or loosening any further. After they are joined, these bending boards shouldn’t just be taken out of the fake synthetic grass lawn and sod installation location.
STEP 5: Laying Decomposed Granite On The Synthetic Artificial Grass
After the sod area surface was prepared and graded to a height of two to three inches, spread decomposed granite over it.
Spread the crushed granite evenly around the area where the sod will be installed and artificial grass turf will be installed.
Using the back of a bow rake, level the decomposed granite base on the fake synthetic grass turf & sod installation area by moving it back and forth.
Remove any holes or extra space by leveling the fake synthetic grass turf and sod area with a 2 x 4 piece of wood. Then, evenly distribute the compacted decomposed granite over the area.
Equally scraping the surface to the required curve is another option. Make sure there is sufficient water flow and drainage provided by the decomposed granite base of the sod and fake synthetic grass turf area. The installation area for the sod and artificial grass turf must have an equal distribution of the foundation material. This step will specify the final shape and quality of the fake synthetic grass turf and sod installation area.
STEP 6: Compacting The Decomposed Granite Base On The Synthetic Artificial Grass
Compact the decomposed granite that has already been laid out between 85 and 90% of the fake synthetic grass turf and sod area using a vibrating plate compactor. The majority of equipment rental stores have vibrating plate compactors.
For the best compaction in the area where the sod and fake synthetic grass are installed, mist the decomposed granite base with water. This will help to get rid of dust as well.
To create a solid and firm base for the artificial synthetic grass turf and sod area, make as many passes as necessary.
Avoid creating abrupt bends with the vibrating plate compactor as this may result in ridges in the area covered by sod and fake synthetic grass turf.
Low areas need to be filled in and compacted, and high areas need to be smoothed down on the sod and fake synthetic grass turf area.
Use a hand tamper to compact any areas on the artificial synthetic grass turf and sod that weren’t already compacted by the vibrating plate compactor.
Using the trowel’s smooth side, compact any accumulation around the edges and corners of the sod and artificial synthetic grass turf area. The goal of the fake synthetic grass turf and sod area is to create a uniform and smooth base so that the grass won’t conceal base imperfections.
The completed foundation should be level with the ground surrounding the artificial synthetic grass turf and sod area, or 12 inches below the top of the bending board.
Allow the compacted decomposed granite on the sod area and fake synthetic grass turf to dry completely before proceeding to the next step.
STEP 7: Installing A Weed Barrier On The Synthetic Artificial Grass
Weeds are incredibly cunning, therefore cover the compacted fake synthetic grass turf & sod area with a weed barrier to keep them from sprouting and spreading via the drainage holes in the backing.
The weed barrier will help guarantee proper drainage of the synthetic artificial grass turf and sod by keeping all drainage perforations in the backing clean and free of any weed blockages.
Use 6″ sod staples or nails to secure the weed barrier to the sod area and imitation synthetic grass turf.
To reduce any damages or health issues, pay attention to where the pipes (gas or water pipes) run through and how deeply they are buried when nailing or stapling on the fake synthetic grass turf & sod installation area.
STEP 8: Installing The Synthetic Artificial Grass
Prepare the sod and artificial grass turf in advance. Compared to the prepared base, the cut area of the fake synthetic grass turf and sod installation area is larger and longer.
Use a power broom to sweep the sod and artificial grass turf fibers in the opposite direction from the direction they are lying before installing them. This will make the infill spreading process simpler.
Make sure all of the pre-cut sections of sod and fake synthetic grass turf lay in the same direction when being installed.
Combining the sod fragments and artificial grass turf. This stage of putting artificial turf and sod may be the most challenging. When the job is over, a properly seaming pair of synthetic fake grass turf and sod will show evidence of a competent installation.
Patience and self-control are necessary to achieve this.
Before sewing the sod pieces and artificial synthetic grass turf together, make sure their fibers are oriented in the same direction.
To match the installation location, trim the sod and artificial grass turf. Sod and artificial grass turf ought to be able to fit tightly up against the edge. Carefully trim the sod and artificial grass that have been installed.
Once the edges of the artificial synthetic grass turf and sod have been trimmed, begin attaching the turf and sod to the foundation. Place square head sod staples or nails (6′′ long) every 2 feet, 1′′ from the border all the way around the sod perimeter and imitation synthetic grass turf. Spread out the sod fibers and artificial synthetic grass turf before inserting the sod staples; do not staple down any of the sod fibers. Additionally, avoid driving the staples too deeply into the sod and artificial synthetic grass turf as this could cause dents.
STEP 9: Infilling The Synthetic Artificial Grass Turf
The sod filler and artificial synthetic grass turf are covered with sand-covered rubber, also known as crumbed rubber. Contact Top Notch Turf today.
Fill the sod and artificial synthetic grass turf only after the seaming adhesive has dried.
For artificial synthetic grass turf and sod areas, the usual requirement for filler material per square foot is 12 or 2 pounds.
Apply the filler material to the sod and artificial grass turf. The infill can be placed over the sod and artificial synthetic grass turf using a shovel or a drop spreader.
Using a large nylon push broom or power broom, start sweeping the infill material into the artificial synthetic grass turf and sod against the direction of the fibers to force them to stand upright. Using a motorized broom makes this process easy. You might use a street broom for corners and small spaces. Until the artificial synthetic grass turf and sod blades are completely upright and filled, this process will be repeated several times, leaving about 3/4′′ of free blade height.
The material that fills in all the gaps at the bottom of the artificial synthetic grass turf and sod helps the blades stand up and provides comfort.
STEP 10: Grooming The Installed Synthetic Artificial Grass Turf
To ensure that the blades stand up completely, brush the finished synthetic artificial grass turf and sod with a plastic brush. When the infill is equally distributed throughout the synthetic fake grass turf & sod, the blades look and feel like real grass.
After leveling the infill material, lightly water the installed artificial grass turf and sod to settle any particles that may have remained on the surface.
STEP 11: Cleaning Up The Synthetic Artificial Grass Turf
As you traverse the artificial synthetic grass project site, remove and gather any leftover materials, tools, equipment, and sod fragments from the artificial synthetic grass surface. All green and industrial waste materials need to be gathered and disposed of according to safety guidelines.
Homeowners should take note: Regularly brush the artificial turf and sod using a push broom. Stabilizing the fibers in the sod and imitation synthetic grass turf will help keep them clean. Any spills can be cleaned up with a little detergent and water. Use a plastic leaf rake or leaf blower to clear the imitation synthetic grass turf and sod of any debris or vegetation.
STEP 12: Last Step Installation
Enjoy your new synthetic fake grass for many years!
Our team of skilled and knowledgeable specialists uses cutting-edge technologies for a variety of installations. To clarify, any kind of surface can be covered with synthetic grass. Nevertheless, depending on the surface, different installation methods will apply.
Given the many benefits synthetic grass has over genuine turf, surfacing encourages both homeowners and professionals to use synthetic grass in their upcoming landscaping projects.