Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog

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...

Once you've decided on a supplier for your synthetic turf, you have to spend a lot of time and research knowing the products so you get the right one to fill your needs. If you don’t know what your requirements are, then you have your work cut out for you. A whole host of reasons will influence your decisions so it is best to go into this knowing as much as you can. You need to know four main factors that will be the most important in helping you decide whether a certain artificial lawn is right for you. Firstly, a high...

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...

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...