Adding artificial grass or turf to your yard is a smart decision. It allows you a way to have a beautiful yard, no matter what the weather is doing around you. It can last a long time, looks amazing, and is easier to maintain if you do not want to spend hours outside each week trying to get it done. Once you have made the decision to go with artificial turf, you will then need to find the right professionals to do the work and get the grass installed properly for you.
But have you ever wondered what the process is like to install artificial grass around your home? There are some simple steps that need to happen to get that wonderful yard you are looking for, and these include:
Installing Artificial Turf
First, we need to look at how to install this grass. You will need to remove all of the old grass that is in the yard. You also need to find a way to dispose of it. You can use a powered sod cutter to help out, but the company you hire can provide some other options as well. You can also take the time to do it on your own, but without the proper tools, it can take a ton of time and be hard work.
With the grass gone, you will need to install a base layer of mixed rock over the earth. Remember that the turf will be a thin top layer, so if you have some base material under it, that will help the yard look more natural and can protect the turf at the same time. It also helps to even out some of the holes and bumps that may be naturally present in the yard, making everything flat and smooth as you go.
Once you spread out the crushed based material so it is as evenly spaced across the yard as possible, it is time to compress it. Again the turf installation company can often help out with this and will often bring either a slide compactor or a barrel roller in to get this done. This is another step to make sure everything is smooth and that you are not going to have to walk on a bumpy lawn or have rocks in your foot.
Laying Artificial Turf
Now that some of the preparation is done, it is time for the professionals to come in and actually lay down the turf that is part of your lawn. They will first come and unroll the artificial turf to set in the sun for some time. It will need to be in the sun for at least half a day so that it has time to acclimate before you move on and install it.
When it is done with this, you will be able to rough-cut the turf with a razor knife, cutting it out to fit the dimensions. You may want to leave a little bit on each side in case you do it wrong and then secure it in place. You can always cut off more later if it is too long. You can then install some common nails, making sure they are three to four inches apart along one of the ends. You can then stretch out the entire piece to make it taut. You can then work down the sides and the center, keeping the nails at the same distance as you go.
With that piece done, it is time to apply the desired infill and then sweep that into the artificial turf. If you aren’t sure what this means, the infill is going to be a fine granular material, often rubber or sand, that will help keep the backing of the turf from getting ruined and will provide some additional support to keep the turf happy while you use it.
The next step is to use a garden spreader to make sure the infill is spread as evenly across the turf as possible. If you will have some pets on the yard and you are worried about cleaning it up, you can consider Zeolite, which will help control the ammonia breakdown and eliminate odors along the way. Your installer will be able to help you with this. The final infill layer is going to be done with a stiff broom and needs to be forced into the surface to make sure that it is going to stay put.
It can take a little time to get all of this done, but in the end, you will get a beautiful lawn that is going to stay that way for a long time to come. And since you won’t have to spend all of your time on the weekends doing it, you will fall in love with it and enjoy all the time you can spend on it in the future.
How Much Does Artificial Turf Cost?
Now that we have gone through some of the steps to lay down the turf and get the beautiful lawn that you need, it is time to take a look at how much it is going to cost. It is usually about $6 to $10 per square foot when you factor in all of the materials and if you are doing the work on your own. If you plan to hire someone to do the installation, which most homeowners prefer to get it done right, then it could cost p to $20 a square foot to get that done.
There are a lot of reasons to choose to go with artificial grass around your home. But when you make the decision to do this for your needs, then finding the right company to install it and take good care of it can be important. That is why you need to trust us for all of your artificial grass in Arizona. We have the expertise and tools necessary to take care of your lawn and make it look as good as new all the time. When you are ready to see have the perfect lawn all the time, come and contact us right away.
