Installation instructions

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1. Measure up your space

Measure up the space to lay the synthetic turf

Measure the size of the area to make sure you buy the right amount of synthetic turf. It’s also important that the ground that you want to lay the turf on is smooth and flat. Laying turf is a two person job, so ask someone to help you with this project. The base should be compacted to at least 50mm. The base used may be crushed granite or blue metal dust.

Step 2. Roll out and trim the turf

Starting at the edge of the area, roll out the turf until you reach the end. Use the utility knife to cut the turf slightly longer than it needs to be, you can trim it to size later. Make sure the turf is smooth and hard-up against the edges of the garden. Then cut it to size with your utility knife. NOTE: All the rolls have a pile direction. One side has a shinier look and the other side has a dark lush look. Always make sure the dark, lush side is facing the area of use.

Step 3. Peg the turf down

Person using a hammer to peg the turf down

Starting at the edge of the turf, hammer the pegs into the ground and make sure that turf isn’t caught under the pegs. Space the pegs evenly along the edge, between 200-300mm apart. When hammering in the pegs at the ends of the turf don’t go beyond halfway. You need to be able to fold the turf back to do your join. We recommend using 150mm galvanised flat head nail.

Step 4. Roll out the second length of turf

After pegging in the first length of turf, roll out the second. Use the utility knife to cut the turf longer than it needs to be, you will trim it to size later.

Step 5. Cut around an obstruction

Cut the turf around an obstruction

To cut around an obstruction, such as a tree, measure the overlap and mark that distance out on the turf. Cut the turf that distance then pull it around the tree and butt the two sides together. Then cut around the tree border. If you don’t have a border to use as a cutting guideline, use a straight edge and the knife.

Step 6. Join the synthetic turf together with adhesive and joining strip

Roll out the joining material on top of the turf and cut it to size. Fold back the edges of both pieces of turf where they need to be joined. Put half of the material under the edge of the first length of turf you laid. Move down the length of the turf and press it down so it sticks to the glue. Move the second length of turf next to the first and move down the turf, sticking it down. Make sure the blades of grass are running in the same direction. Cut the turf to size at the ends. Use the hammer and pegs to secure the turf around the edges. Always make sure no blades are glued to the material.

Step 7. Protect the turf and make it look more realistic

Person protecting the turf with sand

Continue laying, cutting, joining and pegging the turf until you have the area covered. Pour white kiln dried sand onto the turf and use a broom or the back of a rake to evenly spread it. This will help protect the turf from UV rays. You need around 10 kilograms of sand for every square metre. Some residue of sand may be present for a couple of days on the surface.

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