How to Install Artificial Turf Above Ground: Step by Step Guide

In Artificial Garden, we know how important it is for you to have a green space and well maintained in your home, with artificial turf. That’s why, so you can do it yourself, we have prepared this practical guide to teach you how to install artificial turf on land.

We know that the customers of our artificial turf online store love to love to do things themselves. They are handy and know that installing artificial turf on a patio, deck or garden is more economical that way.

Video tutorial at the end of the article!

Steps to install artificial turf on soil

First of all, here are the materials you will need:

• Anti-weed netting
• Herbicide
• Hoe
• Shovel
• Cutter
• Staples and/or nails
• Gravel
• Silica sand
• Roller
• Bicomponent Kit
• Bonding band / Self-adhesive band
• Comb or brush
• Artificial turf

Land Preparation

Step 1: Clearing the land

Make sure to clean the area where you are going to install the artificial turf. It is very important to clear the ground and eliminate weeds. To do this, remove stones and any debris that may be on the surface of the ground. Next, weed the entire area to make sure it is clean. This is essential for a good result.

Step 2: Spraying with herbicide

Spray herbicide all over the ground and you will prevent weeds from growing back. This will not lift or damage the backing of the artificial turf you have installed.

Step 3: Level the ground with sand or gravel.

It is crucial to level the ground to avoid bumps and unevenness. Use a shovel and rake to smooth the soil. If the terrain has slopes, try to smooth them as much as possible.

Spread a layer of gravel about 5-10 cm thick over the soil. This will help to improve drainage and maintain the stability of the lawn. Subsequently, also add sand to give it more consistency.

Step 4: Compact the soil

Water the surface with water and make sure to compact the soil well with a roller so that no holes or irregularities are formed on the surface, thus achieving a solid base.

Step 5: Placement of anti-weed netting

Cover the entire ground with weed netting. Fix it with nails all around the perimeter. We advise you to leave a distance of one meter between nails. Be careful to overlap the ends of the mesh that touch each other by about 10 centimeters. Then cut the excess mesh by adjusting it to the edges of the ground surface with a cutter.

Step 6: Unroll and Spread Artificial Turf

Unroll the artificial turf and lay it on the prepared surface leaving a gap of half a centimeter between pieces. Make sure that all the pieces are well aligned and tight, with the artificial turf fibers in the same direction.

Trim the edges with a cutter and go around the obstacles.

Step 7: Join the pieces

You can do this in several ways:

• With a joining band:

Fold the adjoining ends of the artificial turf in opposite directions to expose the weed netting. Place the joint tape under the joints. Compose the bicomponent kit and spread it in the center of the strip with a flat, as shown in the video. Finally, press the end of each piece of artificial turf on the joint band to secure it.

• With a self-adhesive band:

As in the previous case, fold the adjoining ends of the artificial turf in opposite directions so that the weed netting is visible. But now, place the self-adhesive strip under the joints. Remove the paper from the adhesive and press each end of the artificial turf onto it, first one side and then the other. The joint should not be noticeable.

Step 8: Spreading silica sand

Spread a layer of silica sand on the lawn (43 kg per square meter depending on the height of the lawn) and brush it away from the fibers, so that it settles between them. This will add weight to the turf and improve its stability and appearance.

And… Let’s enjoy your new artificial grass!

To make it easier for you to install artificial turf on the ground, we have made a tutorial that will make it even easier. If you follow these steps, you will enjoy an evergreen lawn without complications. Here we leave you our artificial turf installation video tutorial for you to have a visual guide.

As you can see, installing artificial turf on the ground is easier than it looks. If you follow the steps in our Guideyou will achieve a professional and long-lasting result.

At Artificial Gardenwe are here to help you through the whole process. If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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