Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — Environmental Benefits of Synthetic Turf

A large number of soccer fields use artificial grass in the main arena as well as in practice areas. Fake turf has become the grass of choice as it is durable and needs minimal maintenance. Still, you need to be careful of the artificial turf used in the arena. Ignoring the guidelines mentioned below may create undesirable playing conditions, which is a nightmare for any maintenance manager. Understand the Artificial Turf You need to be aware of the type of soccer turf installed in your arena. Artificial turf comes in many varieties. The difference in construction style means that some...

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 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...

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...

A number of steps and precautions need to be followed before synthetic turf installation. The area of choice must be marked off with rope or garden hose, keeping in mind aspects of drainage and light and shade. It is also important to remember that the artificial grass comes in rectangular pieces 3.7 m in width, and must be laid out accordingly. The area of choice must be mapped out on graph paper, and the synthetic turf charted out on top. The correct amount of synthetic turf, backing tape and glue should be ordered. Another precaution is to make sure that all...