Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — Synthetic Turf Hitting Mats

Artificial lawn is a blessing in every sense of the word. Millions of homeowners around the world have found synthetic grass to be the best alternative to its natural counterpart. If you are planning to install fake grass in your lawn, the tips below will come of handy. Take Measurements It is important to take measurements of the area in which you want to install fake lawn. It could be your backyard, front lawn or any other open space but accurate measurements are still required. It is a common mistake to take wrong measurements and then complain about botched installation of synthetic...

Artificial grass is easier to install as the job is simple enough that you may not need to hire external help. Although fake grass does not wilt like its natural counterpart, you still need to be vigilant with maintenance. The lines below will give you an idea on how to keep artificial turf green and healthy. Understand the Type First thing you need to do is to understand the type of fake grass installed in your lawn. Some varieties of artificial grass need extensive care. Others need only partial maintenance and can stay healthy even if you forget to water...

Once you've decided on a supplier for your synthetic turf, you have to spend a lot of time and research knowing the products so you get the right one to fill your needs. If you don’t know what your requirements are, then you have your work cut out for you. A whole host of reasons will influence your decisions so it is best to go into this knowing as much as you can. You need to know four main factors that will be the most important in helping you decide whether a certain artificial lawn is right for you. Firstly, a high...

I don’t want the lawn to look fake. Will the artificial lawn grass look real? Yes it will look real. This is the great thing about fake grass, it looks and feels just like actual natural grass while saving you a considerable amount of time and money with its low maintenance advantages.   How long will the synthetic turf last? Should I expect it to fade after some time? As is the case with when making any investment, it is a good idea to conduct a comparative survey of different suppliers of synthetic grass. All good suppliers will give you a...

If you've decided that you want to install artificial turf, it’s worth thinking about doing it yourself. Self-installation holds obvious advantages in financial terms, as it should save you the cost of bringing in a professional. For those who enjoy working with their hands, there should also be pleasure in the work. Either way, the steps described below should help your DIY project go as smoothly as possible. The first step, of course, is to remove any existing grass. A cutter or sharp turf spade are well suited for this task. Next, you must continue digging and shifting until you reach a...