You’ve settled on installing synthetic grass. The strategy is brilliant. Suddenly, you’re considering whether or not you can get the artificial grass installed by yourself and save some cash. In theory, it should be a simple do-it-yourself job, similar to installing carpet.
That’s not the case, but we’ll get to that in a second. My first question is whether or not you have picked the best fake grass for your needs. There is a wide variety of synthetic turf on the market, and the quality can vary widely. The appearance, durability, and ultimately the value of your installation are all closely tied to the product you decide to use. Did you realize that the quality of your artificial grass installation also affects its visual appeal, durability, and return on investment?
The benefits of a high-quality, carefully selected product will be nullified by shoddy installation. And even the best installation in the world can’t save you from buying low-quality materials or the wrong kind of grass for your needs. Choosing the proper equipment and insisting on competent installation are the only ways to guarantee the highest possible return on investment.
Do You Insist On Doing It On Your Own?
Instead of putting carpet, artificial grass is installed like sod. It's impossible to achieve the desired look or functionality without first preparing the ground. Not everything will seem lovely while we try to correct things. On top of that, you likely don't have the equipment and supplies necessary to install artificial grass. To sum up, you'll need to:- Get rid of your old lawn. What are you going to do with all of that yard waste?
- Spread a weed barrier, tailor-made for the unique contours of your synthetic grass.
- Spread a mixture of sand and crushed stone over the weed membrane, and then compact it with a power compactor.
- Cover the area with a thick layer of sand, somewhere between 0.5 and 0.75 inches. For your lawn to look even and smooth, it must be precisely flat.
- To reduce the impact of drops, put a layer of padding there. This is technically not required, however it is highly recommended if you want your fake grass lawn to feel slightly "spongy" underfoot. This component likewise requires precise cutting.
- Time to glue the grass down on top of the shock-absorbing material, if you're using any.
- Properly securing the turf in place requires trimming the margins where they meet pathways or other boundaries with extreme precision. But hold on, there's more. Silica sand must be placed over the grass and brushed in with a broom to complete the installation. The grass is more secure with this infill.
