How to Lay Artificial Grass
Laying artificial grass is no simple feat. This laborious endeavor will require several hours of time at best, a working knowledge of landscaping tools and an abundance of patience. But some useful information will spearhead the way for a successful landscaping accomplishment, which you can be proud to claim you did on your own. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Turf cutter
- Landscaping spikes
- Heavy roller
- 3/4-inch stone perimeter edging
- 2-by-1-inch lumber
- Sharp sand
- Seaming tape
- Landscape adhesive
- Galvanized nails
- Drop spreader
Instructions
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Using your turf cutter, also referred to as a mini-digger, kick the spade down and push so that it "cuts" a line in the grass. When you have both sides cut for each strip, use a shovel to gently lift and roll the grass. Carefully lay the natural grass aside. After you have removed the natural grass, run the heavy roller over the base so that it is even and compact.
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Set the perimeters with the stone edging. The edging should be no more than 3/4 inches high. Drive stakes along the edging every foot or so. Screw the 2-by-1-inch pieces of lumber to the stakes, making them flush with the stone. Now level the base with the sharp sand, using the heavy roller. Get the base so compact that no footprints can be seen as you walk across it.
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Ensuring that about 6 inches of turf cover the pavers, begin rolling out your artificial grass. This will require extra manpower, since the width of most synthetic yard grass is about 15 feet. Lay each roll of artificial grass close enough so that the seams touch.
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Apply the adhesive tape slowly along the entire length of the rolls. Allow it to set for five minutes before applying the glue. Use bricks to add pressure along the seams and leave them to set for a couple of hours to ensure that they adhere well.
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Using galvanized nails, carefully drive the nails through the grass over the framework. If you like, you can even nail the grass directly to the framework. If nailing it over the framework, be careful not to hit the nails through the turf. Cut away any excess artificial grass with heavy-duty scissors. A Stanley knife will also work for this.
With a drop spreader, disperse about 1/4 inch of fine sand evenly over the entire surface of the artificial grass. As a finishing touch, use a hardy bristled broom to sweep the sand into the bottom of the grass.
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