Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — Athletic Field Turf

If you are thinking about having an artificial lawn installed at your home your head is probably buzzing with questions. There are plenty of details surrounding the synthetic turf buying, installing and maintaining process; reading through some FAQs about artificial grass might clear the air up quite a bit.   Which areas can synthetic grass be installed in? In addition to areas where real grass is able to grow, synthetic lawn grass can also be installed in places where it was impossible to grow natural grass such as on decks and patios. This is because for an area to be...

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...

Most homeowners have asked this question over the past years. Despite over 15,000 fake baseball turf, artificial soccer turf and landscaping installations, some members of the media continue to confuse consumers by ”exposing” the hazardous side to synthetic turf. However, the truth is the opposite. This type of turf is completely safe and the following headings will prove that to you. Synthetic Turf is Free of Lead The first versions of Astro turf included lead; many potential users panicked after hearing about this because of studies that showed the adverse of this metal on children’s development. However, though lead is...

If you live in the suburbs but have a hectic routine or a busy job schedule, the first victim of your lack of time is your lawn. Natural grass requires hours of care since it needs water, pesticides and fertilizers regularly to look and feel perfect. However, if you can’t afford investing that much time, your best alternative is an artificial lawn. Fake grass has helped many homeowners, especially those with little time on their hands, over the years. If you want to know how artificial lawn grass can help you worry less about your lawn, consider the following benefits...

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...