Artificial grass is not only used in playgrounds and business areas but is increasingly more popular for use in residential homes and gardens. It looks beautiful all year round, lasts a long time, and requires little maintenance, so it’s an excellent alternative to real grass. However, in addition to choosing the right artificial grass, it needs to be installed correctly. Here’s everything you need to know about hiring professionals to put down fake grass.
Understanding the Installation Method
Installing artificial grass is more complex than putting down a green mat. To get a flawless finish that lasts, the area needs to be carefully prepared. The process has several steps:
Site Preparation: The first thing that needs to be done is to clear the area of any existing grass and plants that are there now. To make a smooth area, this could involve digging up the ground.
Base Installation: Artificial grass durability depends on a stable, compacted base. A superior crusher dust including a stabilizing geo-textile barrier should be used and not just a sub-base of stones and gravel.
Laying the Grass: Once the base is ready, the artificial grass is spread out and cut to fit. For a natural look, the grass needs to be positioned and matched correctly before the edges are secured.
Application of Infill: A specialist silica sand infill is spread on top and brushed into the grass. This not only protects the grass backing but also assists the blades to stand upright and keeps the grass cooler in temperature.
Final Touches: Any seams are carefully checked, the area is cleaned of any debris and the grass is brushed up to achieve the perfect result.
