Phoenix Turf Installation Video | How to Install Turf | AGS

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Turf installation process explained by the turf specialists at Artificial Grass Superstore. For more information on our turf installation process, visit our website: https://www.artificialgrasssuperstore...

Ground Clearing/Tear Out.
Utilize a sod cutter, shovel and pick axes to remove grass, sod and vegetation. Remove all unwanted tree roots, mulch and large rocks. Clear the ground of any remaining construction debris, or obstructions.

Underground Hazards.
Irrigation and electrical lines may be located just under the surface of the project area. Locate all irrigation/sprinkler heads. Cap off or remove all unwanted irrigation/sprinkler heads. Turn on irrigation to verify everything works correctly before you start. Do the same with any existing electrical features.

Base Preparation.
Before laying down the sub-base you’ll need to lay down the weed barrier cloth. Installing the base surface is critical to maintain the stability and integrity of the turf system. First layer is 2”-3” of Class 2 Road Base. Begin dumping pile after pile and spread evenly. Lightly water it thoroughly to allow it to settle while compacting with a vibrating plate compactor. Ensure the base is compacted throughout and is leveled.

Second layer is 1/4” of Decomposed Granite. Once again, water thoroughly and utilize the vibrating plate compactor once more create a level smooth surface.

Next, install Road Base (ABC) at a depth of 2”-3”, and compact until sub-base is solid under foot. Next install ¼” minus decomposed granite and compact with vibrating plate compactor to create a firm level smooth surface for the turf to sit on.

Turf Layout.
Unroll the synthetic grass and stretch across the top of the prepared base. Do not drag across. If the synthetic turf has a wrinkle, lay it on a flat surface in the sun. Determine the best to lay out the turf rolls. Landscape and playground turf comes in 15' wide rolls, putting green material comes in 12’ wide rolls. Due to the natural direction of the grass blades, the turf must all be laid out in the same direction. Therefore, it is very important that this layout is thoroughly thought out before cutting begins.

Cutting the grass to fit.
The artificial turf can be cut around your existing landscape whether it is a perfect square, or a winding path that is bordered by rocks. The best method is to lay the grass out and trace from the top where you’ll be making your cuts. There are 2 different tools you’ll need for this process. 1) Long Pile Carpet Cutter. 2) Carpet knife. All cuts must be made from back side of synthetic turf to see the stitch rows.

Securing Turf.
Secure the turf by staking the edges with a 4” 20d or 5” - 6” 40d nails. Space the 20d or 40d nails along the perimeter edges approximately 3”– 6” apart. Same process with treated lumber around the border, Benderboard or Polyboard around the border.

Seaming the turf panels.
When seaming two synthetic turf rolls is required, trim a straight edge. Once the edges of each roll are completed, lay them adjacent to each other on the base in the desired position. Make sure that the stitch lines match. If the cuts are straight and the tuft lines match, the seams will be virtually invisible.

Once you have your seams cut and lined up pull both pieces of turf back so the sub-base is exposed. Lay down the seam tape with half of the seam tape under each panel. Use a synthetic turf adhesive and apply to seam tape. Fold the two sections of artificial grass down together over seaming material to form one seamless piece of synthetic grass. An alternative to seaming artificial grass together is to use 4” 20d or 5” - 6” 40d nails along the seam both sides with 3”- 4” spacing.

Infill.
Round Silica Sand is the standard infill for artificial turf. Proper infill installation is critical to maintaining your artificial grass system. 1-3 lbs. per sq. ft. Infill helps to protect the synthetic grass from the elements while maintaining the blade structure and level design. Spread infill material evenly utilizing a drop spreader (the type commonly used to spread grass seed), or a flat shovel. Always install sand products first.

Do not attempt to install the infill material while the synthetic grass or the infill material is wet.

Once all sand is spread evenly on top of turf it will need to be broomed into the turf fibers. Use a power broom to brush up turf fibers and let the sand work down in between the turf blades. When the infill process is complete, water the entire area evenly with a hose to settle the material.

Clean Up.
No job would be complete without the proper clean up. You can use a blower, rake, brush or broom to clean up the grass, as well as water.

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