Seam work is the most important part of artificial grass installation! Getting the seams just right means the difference between a natural looking lawn and a green plastic mess.
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Before you begin, make sure you have the right tools for the job!
1. Give Your Turf Time to Expand
Heat makes artificial turf expand. You want to lay turf the way it will look in your yard. For that reason we recommend letting your turf sit in the sun for 30 minutes to an hour to expand.
Not giving your turf proper time to expand may result in an awkward and frustrating installation.
2. Make Sure Rolls Are Facing the Same Direction
Before you go through the process of laying your turf and gluing the seams, you want to make sure all of your rolls are oriented with the blades and stitch patterns facing the same direction. This will create a naturalistic appearance.
Laying the turf and securing the seams with the blades facing different directions will result in a bizarre, fake looking lawn.
3. Have Extra Turf to Work With
When it comes to gluing the seams and nailing in the edges, you’ll want some excess material to work with. Leave a quarter to half an inch of artificial turf over your borders for finishing touches.
4. Lay Your Seam Tape and Glue Your Turf
You want to place your seam tape underneath the center of your seam and add nails every few inches to secure it to your base. Then make an “S” pattern with your glue over the seam tape. Spread the glue to make sure it’s evenly distributed on both sides of the red line. Lastly move the turf into place.
5. Let Your Glue Set
Let your glue set for fifteen minutes. You can lay infill bags evenly along the seam to reinforce contact with the seam tape.
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Finding the Right Turf!
Make sure you have the right artificial grass for your project and your budget! AGR offers both new and repurposed sports turf.
Our new turf products offer a variety of styles, with turf for every application! And our new Evo Series makes buying new artificial grass more affordable than ever.
Our repurposed turf is available for 50-75% of the cost of new artificial grass. It’s sourced from sports fields and is designed to stand up to the sharpest cleats and toughest tackles — so it should have no problem handling the everyday demands of your lawn!