Installation Guide

STEP 1: Prepare the turf & project area surfaces
• Measure the area you want to cover - take a measure of both width
and depth - SURFACE MATERIALS ARE 15 FEET wide,
Order materials: Some pre-cut products may be a different size -
MOST are 15 feet wide BY any length. Create a pattern if you require
more than one piece, by mapping out the sections on a piece of paper -
map each section of grass, facing in the same direction!
• PREP THE AREA - Remove any grass, sod, tree roots, mulch, rocks
and any debris or native soils that can't be compacted - to a depth of
approximately 3-4 inches.
• Install any curbing, edging, or other border materials
• ADD A LAYER OF WEED BARRIER FABRIC over the base layer -
secure with spikes or nails - over-lap sections (4 inch)
• Spread a 3” lift of base - best lift is achieved using a crush rock
material of ¾" + minus (crushed stone + fines) - often referred to as
road base or AB. Decomposed Granite (DG or ¼ minus) is not advised
for porous surface specifications; DG's permeability is reduced, over
time; under compacted conditions, especially where rain is abundant.
• Grade the base as smoothly as possible using a 48" landscape rake
(flat side) or the flat side of a hard garden rake
• Lightly mist (dampen) the dry base surface with water - before
compacting. Do not "wet" the surface - simply dampen, to compact.
• Compact to approximately 90-95%. It is best to use a water-filled roller
for 3 to 4 inches of base (plate compacter is preferred over water roller,
for base over 4 inches. Compact the entire surface - brush out any
ridges and roll surfaces, if needed, until smooth and the height, desired.
ARTIFICIAL GRASS INSTALLATION TIPS
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