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ARTIFICIALARTIFICIAL
TURFTURF
HOW TO INSTALL ARTIFICIAL TURFHOW TO INSTALL ARTIFICIAL TURF
Step 1: Excavation & Existing Sprinkler RemovalStep 1: Excavation & Existing Sprinkler Removal
Remove 4”- 6” of dirt below the level at which you Remove 4”- 6” of dirt below the level at which you
want the turf. Beware of irrigation and electrical lines want the turf. Beware of irrigation and electrical lines
which may be located under the project area. Either which may be located under the project area. Either
completely remove sprinkler lines or remove and cap completely remove sprinkler lines or remove and cap
sprinkler heads. Cap sprinklers at the pipe level as sprinkler heads. Cap sprinklers at the pipe level as
opposed to the rising to avoid any leakage that may opposed to the rising to avoid any leakage that may
occur between the two. occur between the two.
Step 2: Base PreparationStep 2: Base Preparation
After removing the dirt, compact the soil using a After removing the dirt, compact the soil using a
5000lb plate compactor. This will increase the soil’s 5000lb plate compactor. This will increase the soil’s
load bearing strength and prevent settling. Then, install load bearing strength and prevent settling. Then, install
a weed barrier on top. a weed barrier on top.
If desired, lay down gopher wire and use landscape If desired, lay down gopher wire and use landscape
staples to hold it in place. Do not install plastic under staples to hold it in place. Do not install plastic under
the turf as it will entrap water, causing other problems. the turf as it will entrap water, causing other problems.
Step 3: Compacting BaseStep 3: Compacting Base
Place base material over the weed barrier and compact Place base material over the weed barrier and compact
it in 3”=4” increments. Water can be added to assist in it in 3”=4” increments. Water can be added to assist in
compaction. Once again, use a 5000lb plate compactor compaction. Once again, use a 5000lb plate compactor
to compact the base. The base material should be to compact the base. The base material should be
a crushed gravel that varies in size from ¾” to dust a crushed gravel that varies in size from ¾” to dust
and may be fortied with a small amount of cement and may be fortied with a small amount of cement
to stien after installation. Ensure you slope the base to stien after installation. Ensure you slope the base
away from the house and towards drainage area.away from the house and towards drainage area.
Step 4: Turf LayoutStep 4: Turf Layout
Ensure to measure the project area and carefully Ensure to measure the project area and carefully
design the layout to minimize the number of seams design the layout to minimize the number of seams
in the turf. Unroll the turf and stretch across the top of in the turf. Unroll the turf and stretch across the top of
the prepared base. Make sure not to drag it across. If the prepared base. Make sure not to drag it across. If
the synthetic turf has a wrinkle; allow it to acclimate in the synthetic turf has a wrinkle; allow it to acclimate in
the sun. Due to the natural direction of the turf blades, the sun. Due to the natural direction of the turf blades,
separate pieces of turf must be laid in the same separate pieces of turf must be laid in the same
direction.direction.
Step 5: Turf CuttingStep 5: Turf Cutting
Cuts can be made using a long pile carpet cutter or a Cuts can be made using a long pile carpet cutter or a
carpet knife. All cuts must be made from the backside carpet knife. All cuts must be made from the backside
of the turf. This will ensure you see the stitched rows.of the turf. This will ensure you see the stitched rows.
Step 6: Secure the turfStep 6: Secure the turf
Secure the turf by staking the edges with Secure the turf by staking the edges with
6 inch nails. Place the nails six inches apart. Nails used 6 inch nails. Place the nails six inches apart. Nails used
in the eld should be applied as necessary to prevent in the eld should be applied as necessary to prevent
movement of turf.movement of turf.
Step 7: SeamsStep 7: Seams
You can choose the seam 2 straight edges together or You can choose the seam 2 straight edges together or
use the “S” cut method using a custom stencil. Either use the “S” cut method using a custom stencil. Either
way, make sure the stitch lines match so the seams will way, make sure the stitch lines match so the seams will
be practically unseen. The “S” cut method is a more be practically unseen. The “S” cut method is a more
advanced process, but may give you a more natural advanced process, but may give you a more natural
appearance. Once you have your seams cut, straight appearance. Once you have your seams cut, straight
or “S”, pull both pieces of turf back exposing the base. or “S”, pull both pieces of turf back exposing the base.
Place the seam tape with half of the tape under each Place the seam tape with half of the tape under each
cut. Use a synthetic turf adhesive and apply to the cut. Use a synthetic turf adhesive and apply to the
seam tape. Fold the two sections of articial grass over seam tape. Fold the two sections of articial grass over
seaming material to form one seamless piece. Secure seaming material to form one seamless piece. Secure
seams with U-nails spaced six inches apart. seams with U-nails spaced six inches apart.
Step 8: Tucking Turf EdgesStep 8: Tucking Turf Edges
Tucking the turf involves hiding the edges Tucking the turf involves hiding the edges
of the turf against any hardscape or edging boarder by of the turf against any hardscape or edging boarder by
using a wonder bar. The side edges of the turf give it a using a wonder bar. The side edges of the turf give it a
good clean plush look.good clean plush look.
Step 9: Applying FillerStep 9: Applying Filler
Spread Wonderll material evenly utilizing a drop Spread Wonderll material evenly utilizing a drop
spreader (the type commonly used to spread grass spreader (the type commonly used to spread grass
seed), or a at. Do not attempt to install the inll seed), or a at. Do not attempt to install the inll
material while the synthetic grass or the inll material is material while the synthetic grass or the inll material is
wet. Once all sand is spread evenly on top of turf it will wet. Once all sand is spread evenly on top of turf it will
need to be broomed into the turf bers. Use a power need to be broomed into the turf bers. Use a power
broom to brush up turf bers and let the sand work broom to brush up turf bers and let the sand work
in between the turf blades. When the inll process is in between the turf blades. When the inll process is
complete, water the entire area evenly with a hose to complete, water the entire area evenly with a hose to
settle the material. This acts as a balance to hold the settle the material. This acts as a balance to hold the
blades upright and gives the turf more weight.blades upright and gives the turf more weight.
Step 10: Final GroomStep 10: Final Groom
The nal grooming step involves power brushing the The nal grooming step involves power brushing the
turf once again, lightly, to force the wonderll granules turf once again, lightly, to force the wonderll granules
into the base of the turf for settling and optimal into the base of the turf for settling and optimal
stability.stability.
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