Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — synthetic turf

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...

There are five things you should be careful about before installing an artificial lawn in your home. Although fake grass is getting immensely popular among homeowners, not everyone has been able to ensure a successful installation. Lack of proper maintenance, poor selection of fake grass and wrong measurements lead to botched installation and you often have to spend more than the allocated amount to rectify the mistakes. There are five things you can follow to avoid such scenarios. Measurement Don’t forget to take accurate measurements of the place where you want to install an artificial lawn. While minor slips can...

We all face problems finding a place for our pets to play. Although many pet owners try to reserve a place in their front or back yards, the lack of a proper lawn irks the pets. Dogs and cats like to roll in the sand and grass but they also create a mess out of this hobby. If you have a natural grass in your lawn then you must have noticed the dry patches where the grass was uprooted by the pets. You can practically say goodbye to having a clean and green lawn if you have pets. Except if...

Artificial lawn grass is perfect for your apartment. Some people think that fake turf is only good for homes with large backyards and front lawns. The perception has prevented many from installing fake grass in their apartments and thus they remain oblivious of the ease with which you can complete the installation. Fake grass is not like its natural cousin that needs to be planted into soil and needs sunlight and moisture for growth. You can install fake lawns in your apartment balcony and it will give the look of a lush green backyard lawn. Before putting green turf in...

There are many myths associated with synthetic turf. Some think that fake grass tends to spoil quickly and thus is a waste of time and money. Others have reservations about the type of materials used in the grass and whether they are toxic to humans and animals. A few also think that artificial grass can never be the alternative to its natural counterpart. The lines below debunk the prevalent myths about synthetic turf. Synthetic Turf is Expensive Some people say that synthetic turf is not expensive. They often look at the estimates for turfs installed at larger areas such as...