8 Common Artificial Grass Installation Mistakes & Solutions

Installing artificial grass on your own isn’t a bad idea at all, you just need to be aware of the right practices in order to generate the best outcomes. 

There are a number of mistakes that beginners usually make and it’s important to learn about them beforehand, so that your investment doesn’t go down the drain. In this article by Fixit Design we’ll describe the 8 common artificial grass installation mistakes and their solutions.

So, without any ado, let’s dive right into this.

Avoid These Mistakes For Perfect Artificial Turf Installation 

Here’s how to make your fake turf setups highly functional and long-lasting.

Mistake 1: Inaccurate Measurement 

Measuring your space for turf without proper focus can lead to incorrect measurements and wrong cuttings. This results in poor drainage and ill-fitting lawns. To avoid this, measure your area carefully and take into account any irregular shapes or slopes as well.

In fact, you can also add a few more inches to your final measurement after double-checking for any adjustments or trimming.  

Mistake 2: Insufficient or Wrong Infill

Choosing the right infill is necessary for the soft installation of your turf. If you don’t go with the right infill or add a sufficient amount, it encourages the kinks or wrinkles to form and destroy the overall turf surface.

As per experienced turf installers, sand can be the best infill while granite is a sub-base material. And keep in mind that infill adds weight to the artificial grass installation. 

Mistake 3: False Excavated Depth

Don’t just lay your artificial grass directly on the soil or existing grass. Go for removing at least 3 inches below the finished height to ensure sufficient excavated heights. You remove existing grass or any weeds on the surface this way.

After that, lay your grass to get a perfect appearance and long-lasting performance. Consider more groundwork for poor drainage areas for better installation. It could be 4 inches or more. 

Mistake 4: Fail to Remove Soft Spots

Check for any soft spot by walking on the ground after excavating. If there’s any place where your feet sink, backfill the area with any sub-base material you are using.

If you fail to remove these spots during excavation, it leads to an uneven look in the end. You must double-check the ground and do not leave any single sinking spot. 

Mistake 5: No Weed Membrane Installation 

You are installing artificial grass carpets in Dubai to get rid of weeds growing in your natural grass. Isn’t it?

So, how you can remove them without installing a weed membrane under your artificial turf?

Its quiet important to install a weed membrane to the subgrade as it’s an extra length of defense and provides you with a quality edge. 

Mistake 6: Uneven Laying Surface 

After you excavate the surface, go for in-filling and make your surface flat enough to ensure proper compacting. If you don’t carry this out properly, an uneven look might be observed in the end.

You can level the sub-base by adding sufficient in-filling material and using the right tools. Keep in mind that the right infilling material can help you achieve a flat laying surface easily compared to a cheap one. 

Mistake 7: Don’t Installing Edge Restraint 

Another common mistake by beginners is not installing an edge restraint. You must go for it to prevent any collapse from the edges and to retain the sub-base. Apart from this, you cannot have an anchoring point with an edge restraint. 

You can go for timber edging, steel edging, concrete gravel boards, and more. It depends upon you to choose an edge restraint. Without it, you cannot be done with the finishing. 

Mistake 8: Improper Finishing 

Not checking all the listed steps for perfect finishing is the most common mistake observed by people who install fake lawns on their own. Be confident in what you’re doing but go for double-checking your listed points to make your work perfect. 

We recommend you check twice for excavated depth and soft areas, turf measurement and trimming, and sufficient infill especially. This is because any mistake doing these steps can lead to a big impact. 

The Bottom Line

In the above article, we discussed the 8 common artificial grass carpet installation mistakes and solutions. We observe all these on a routine basis and educate our customers on how they can avoid all this by following our guidelines. 

Have you made any mistakes other than the described ones when installing your fake lawn? If so, share it with us in the comment box below. 

FAQs

What is the Problem with Joining Artificial Grass?

If they are visible, they might ruin the overall attractive appearance of your artificial grass. There are grass bladed pushed together to join the large pieces of grass. Light-reflecting off these blades makes them visible.

What Destroys Artificial Grass?

Only the extensive heat can destroy the artificial grass. This is because the grass is made up of plastic and cannot beat direct exposure to high temperatures because it causes the grass to become discolored and melt. 

What is the Best Way to Maintain Artificial Grass?

It requires cleaning but don’t go with high chemical detergents because they might discolor the grass. Using a mild detergent and a stiff brush can be the best option here.