Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — synthetic grass

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...

LandscapingDue to significant improvement in the quality of synthetic turf improving vastly over the years, its usage has expanded into the realms of landscaping of the commercial as well as residential variety. Initially, artificial grass was generally used as athletic field turf exclusively. This importance given to synthetic turf has come about due to the realization of certain advantages it has to offer – like, for example, the lack of maintenance required, as well as the opportunity to conserve water. AirportsArtificial turf is used in a variety of ways at airports, and tends to be very useful. Synthetic turf is...

Artificial turf is high in demand in this economic downturn since it usually ends up paying for itself. That’s because it does not need to be watered thus saving a lot of energy in the process. Plus, synthetic grass is created using durable material, making it quite resilient in handling daily wear and tear. Taking care of astro turf is quite easy to do and as mentioned before, requires the least amount of money and energy to do. Such qualities are in high demand in this high tech era, where time is the most precious commodity you can have. Whether...

Not an expert on artificial turf, but you know you want some? Don’t know what to do and how to make sure you get the best value for your money? Synthetic turf is changing the way our yards look and feel. If you want to get in on the act, you need to know how to choose the right artificial turf. Here’s a checklist which will help you identify the best quality synthetic turf: Before you make your purchase, order one of Athletic Textiles full sample boxes and get your hands on over 10 different artificial turfs; so you can...