In the pursuit of greenery and comfort, artificial turf has become the choice of more and more people. Whether it is used in home gardens, sports fields, or commercial landscapes, correctly laying artificial turf is crucial. Today, let’s take a detailed look at how to lay artificial turf and let you easily have a green space as if it were natural.

1. Preparations

Site measurement and planning

First, accurately measure the area of the site where the turf will be laid. Use professional measuring tools such as a tape measure to ensure measurement accuracy. According to the shape and size of the site, draw a detailed plan on paper and mark possible obstacles such as trees, flower beds, and drains. This not only helps calculate the amount of turf required but also provides clear guidance for subsequent construction.

Site cleaning

Thoroughly clean up debris, stones, weeds, etc. on the site. For stubborn weeds, herbicides can be used, but make sure there is enough time for the residual chemicals to evaporate after use to avoid adverse effects on the artificial turf. At the same time, level the site and fill in depressions. Sand or soil can be used for filling and use a rake to level the surface so that the site slope is maintained within a certain range to facilitate drainage. Generally, the drainage slope should not be less than 0.3% – 0.5%.

Material and tool preparation

Purchase an appropriate amount of artificial turf according to the site area. Choose high-quality, durable turf products suitable for the usage scenario. At the same time, prepare the following tools: shovel, rake, hammer, nails, utility knife, tape measure, brush, roller (if the site is large), glue (for splicing turf), etc.

2. Laying process

Laying the base material

Lay the base material on the cleaned and leveled site. Commonly used base materials include gravel, sand, etc. First, lay a layer of gravel about 5 – 10 centimeters thick and compact it with a roller, which can provide good drainage and stability. Then lay a layer of sand about 2 – 3 centimeters thick on the gravel layer and level it with a rake.

Turf laying

Start laying the artificial turf from one end of the site. Unfold the turf and align it along the edge of the site. If the turf has a backing adhesive, it can be directly adhered to the base material; if there is no backing adhesive, nails or glue need to be used to fix the turf. During the laying process, pay attention to the texture direction of the turf and keep it consistent so that the entire turf looks more natural. The adjacent turfs should be closely spliced to avoid gaps. If the turf needs to be cut, a utility knife can be used to cut along the planned lines.

Splicing turf

For large-area laying, there will inevitably be turf splicing. Align the edges of two turfs, apply special artificial turf glue at the splicing point, and then press the two turfs tightly together to ensure that the glue is fully adhered. During the splicing process, a weight can be used to press on the splicing point and wait for the glue to dry to prevent the splicing point from loosening.

Fixing the turf edge

To prevent the turf from moving during use, the edge of the turf needs to be fixed. Nails can be driven into the base material at regular intervals along the turf edge. The nails should be driven in deep enough but not penetrate the turf surface. For curved edges, the nail spacing can be adjusted appropriately to ensure the firmness of the turf edge.

3. Post-treatment

Filling with quartz sand and rubber particles

After laying is completed, fill quartz sand and rubber particles on the artificial turf. Quartz sand can increase the weight and stability of the turf, and rubber particles can improve the elasticity and cushioning performance of the turf. Use a special filling device or evenly sprinkle quartz sand and rubber particles manually, and then use a brush to comb them to the root of the turf. The filling amount should be determined according to the type of turf and usage scenario. Generally, the filling amount of quartz sand is about 5 – 8 kilograms per square meter, and the filling amount of rubber particles is about 2 – 3 kilograms per square meter.

Inspection and cleaning