Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — synthetic grass

Synthetic grass is used in professional sports arenas as well as in homes. Artificial grass has been around for decades. It was first used in field hockey stadiums of Europe and Asia where it provided a smooth playing surface. Synthetic grass soon found its way to other sports arenas and ultimately to homes and commercial spaces. Domestic or Commercial? What is the nature of property where you want to install fake grass? It is a commercial property or your home? There is a subtle yet highly visible difference in grasses installed in these two properties. While you can experiment with many types of...

Most parents see the word ‘artificial’ or ‘synthetic’ and panic about their children’s well being  This concern extends to apprehension about artificial turf, especially since it is one thing young children and household pets come into repeated contact with as they play or exercise. Parents often question whether the artificial grass could possibly damage skin, have adverse effects if in close contact with someone, or could burn if children fall down while playing. Other concerns also arise regarding the need for shock pads, or the sensitivity the materials used have to sunlight. For any parent or pet owner reading this, these...

Astro turf, or artificial grass, is generating a buzz in the landscaping scene. Not only does it provide homeowners with a perfect lawn all year round, but it also saves them from spending thousands of dollars on landscaping efforts and maintenance. If you have given putting green turf enough thought, you may be tempted to get it from the nearest store or company. However, to get the best value for your money, consider the following important tips. Before you head down to the store, measure the area you intend to cover with artificial turf. This is important because most fake...

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...

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...