5 TOP TIPS
INSTALLING ARTIFICAL GRASS
FIVE TOP TIPS
INSTALLING ARTIFICIAL GRASS
BY MICHAEL TITTERSHILL, NOMOW ARTIFICIAL GRASS
1. PREPARATION IS KEY
Preparing the area is the most important
part of installing artificial grass – if the
groundwork isn’t prepared how it should
be, you can stumble across problems in the
future. Artificial grass can be installed on
a number of different surfaces which will
determine how much groundwork
is needed.
If you are replacing existing turf, the
first job is to dig off and remove the old to a
depth of 40mm. Once this has been done,
spread a layer of sharp sand over the area to
a depth of 35mm – it’s essential to pay extra
attention to this stage in order to remove
any dips and hollows and re-compacting
the sand numerous times if necessary. For
other surfaces, visit our online DIY guide
and video.
2. NO MORE WEEDS
We have a