Lush Turf Solutions | Full Installation or DIY

Full Installation or DIY Synthetic Grass

Full Installation:

Lush Turf Solutions is your one stop shop for Synthetic Turf supply and installation. Our experienced installers will ensure your project is completed to our exacting standards. We will visit the site and measure the area in the most cost effective way to lay the Artificial Grass for a professional finish.

D.I.Y.

If you prefer to tackle the project yourself we are happy to supply the Synthetic Grass, Joining tape, adhesive, pins etc for a D.I.Y. Project. The images below will give you an idea of the installation process we supply more detailed instructions with your D.I.Y. Turf order.

Pick Up or Delivery?

We can arrange delivery nation wide or you can pick up from our Warehouse. Call us for a freight estimate.
Pick ups from our warehouse require a few hours notice so we can have your Artificial Grass ready to go.

Site Preparation

The method of site preparation depends on the surface on which the Artificial turf is
to be laid. In most cases when installing the turf over concrete, pavers, tiles or timber
there is no need for a crusher dust sub base. When laying over natural ground remove
any existing vegetation and debris so you start with a clear site.

Levelling, Spreading & Compacting crusher dust

Ensure your levels are correct & create a slight fall to aid drainage. Crusher dust should be
at least 50mm deep.
Use a rake or spreader bar to spread the crusher dust as even as possible. Finally,
compact the area using a Plate Compactor or roller until the crusher dust
is evenly compacted forming a hard even base. A good indication that the crusher
dust is well compacted is by leaving little or no footprint when walked on.
Lightly dampening the crusher dust as you are compacting will help achieve this result.

Laying Artificial Grass

When laying Artificial Grass decide which way you want the pile to run and ensure all
pieces are laid running in the same direction. Mark out the area and roll out the
Artificial Turf. Make cuts using a stanley knife, (hook blades are best). Once in
place anchor the bottom of the grass first and use a carpet kicker to flatten out any
ripples before making final cuts around obsticles. Securing with galvanised pins around
the edges every 600mm or so.

Joining & Gluing

Before applying glue create a dry join by butting the two pieces of synthetic rass against each other to ensure they line up. Next, put the joining tape underneath both pieces of synthetic turf so it is evenly spaced under both sides. It helps if you use a pin to secure the tape at both ends so it doesn't move when spreading the glue. Fold back each edge of the grass and using a brush or spreader apply a liberal amount of glue to the joining tape. Apply glue to the full length of the tape and allow the required time for tacking as per instructions on adhesive can. Fold the edges back to the centre so the grass forms a good join. If any glue spills onto the fibres clean with a cloth dampened with Methylated Spirits.

Maintenance

Now that your Synthetic Grass is securely laid, brush up the pile using a firm bristled brush. Try not to disturb joins for the time indicated by the adhesive manufacturers prior to brushing to ensure adhesion has settled. Remove any fallen leaves or other debris from the lawn with a broom or plastic rake. An occasional brush now and then to spruce up the pile. Sit back and enjoy the benefits of low maintenance lush lawn for the next 15 + years.