Installer (cotractor) installed the weed barrier first before sub base. Is it correct? Your guide says otherwise.
 | Global Syn-Turf Yes, we do install synthetic grass. Please give us a call (877) 796-8873 or get a free quote online. |
Do you have a link to an installation procedure video clip?
You can find the two-part artificial grass installation videos in the "Installation" section on the website:
https://www.globalsynturf.com/installation/
Or watch videos on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0eJyudxYc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMIl0-g_a4U
Here are our installation guides for installing turf of different types and for different applications:
 | I just subscribed! I love all your content. |
 | This is very helpful but I prefer to pass the job to someone who is expert so the outcome will be great. |
 | I searched the YouTube, there are a lot of video clips available. |
 | You can visit our channel on YouTube, tons of information. |
 | You can always reach out to us as well so we can guide you via phone or in person if we are close by and can set up meetings. |
| Very helpful to understand the whole process. |
| I watched the videos and also see how the installers did the installation, agree with above, yes, very helpful. |
| Very helpful! |
 | Jan 4, 2019 3:55 AM |
| I have done some readings, the full permeable is more of marketing technique, reality is most of turf on the market can drain very well. |
| Even the putting greens I have drains well through the drain holes. |
| The drainage design on all our turf can take a hurricane without a problem! |
| I live in Denver, I don't think permeability will be an issue for me. |
| I am not technical about the drainage, but my turf seems to drain extremely fast. Never have water accumulated on my turf and my kids and dogs can play on it after rain without worry about being muddy. If you get on the turf immediately after the rain, even without any water puddles on it, you can still get a bit wet though. |
| I don't think how permeable the turf is as I live in LA, not much rain anyway. |
| That is a lot of water in a minute! |
Would it be possible to install the Trainers Turf-63 in my basement on a concrete floor? I would like to install in an area for my kids to play sports. Thank you.
 | Dec 28, 2018 5:37 AM |
Yes, absolutely and we would recommend putting a shock pad underneath.
| Interesting idea. I prefer to install it on my lawn though. |
 | There are a lot of basement installations in northeast and midwest markets. |
| We don't come across this type of turf installs in California. |
 | Tuff being installed in basement is very popular in northwest and northeast region of the country. |
| I live in California, one of newer houses on slab, wish I have a basement to put turf in. |
| Never thought about that, a great idea to consider converting my basement into a putting green. |
 | Looks awesome! I have a large basement, never got to it... but It's a great idea to green it up! |
 | Oct 25, 2018 12:56 AM |
To calculate the amount of infill for synthetic turf, divide the pile height of turf by two, multiply it by the square footage of your area and 0.0833333; you'll get the number of required cubic feet. Multiply this number by the infill weight per cubic feet, and you receive the infill weight in pounds. Silica sand, for example, weighs 80 lb/per cubic feet.
| Yes, 2 lb per sf. won't go wrong. |
| My installer used about 2 lbs per sq. ft. |
| I was told to add more for turf taller and less for turf shorter. |
| We used the regular silica sands, my installer told me they used more than 2 lbs per sf., guess what, I can't even tell unless I spread the fibers. |
 | We carry all different type of infills for your installation needs. |
| I was told by my installer: 2 lbs per sf. |
| I would think to use less for thicker grass and use more for less thick turf. |
| I remember reading somewhere: 1-2 lbs per sf is very typical. |
| My front yard has almost no traffic and my installer said I don't need much infills. |
| I do think as far as infill goes, the more the better, just a personal opinion. |
| I let my installers do that. |
| Decomposed Granite is a poor base material as it is more of a round shaped rock, and has clay and sand present in it. Round shaped rocks can be compacted but won't stay that way over time, which will cause peaks and valleys in your turf. The industry recommends DG because it's available in 48 states. Clay absorbs water and will compress when walked on, causing low spots in your turf. Sand migrates in small rivers during high rainfall causing voids in the base that collapse over time and contribute to more low spots. ONLY use Class II Road Base rock (3-5"), grade, wet, and compact. Then finish the base with a pure aggregate such as Crushed Granite "Fines", as it is pure aggregate that can be walked on while wet and won't cause low spots from walking on it while laying the turf down. DG compacted rocks will pull up when you slide a large piece of turf you are positioning prior to nailing. You'll then find yourself walking all around your just compacted area and tamping down hundreds of small DG rocks that the backing of the turf pulled up when you slid the turf panel over 2". Follow these steps and you'll have a turf base that stays that way for the life of the turf. Use DG and you'll have a turf area that looks like about 70% of all turf installs. Wrinkles with peaks and valleys in it. |
| Oct 25, 2018 12:59 AM |
Please, refer to a detailed artificial grass installation guide.
| They also have the installation brochures available at their local distributor's stores. |
| For putting greens, you definitely need the pros, no way you can do it yourself, a lot of experiences and skills needed. |
 | Not as easy as some people thinks. |
| That is almost exactly my installer did. |
| I might not go that far as far as installation goes, for my half acre project that might cost me arm and leg. |
| It is all about the size of the project. |
| I wish I can do it myself, would have saved a lot of money! 90% of the artificial grass project are installation, the turf cost might just be 10% of the entire job, seriously? |
| Sounds easy for someone handy maybe. |
| Unless it is a small area, otherwise, have the pro do it: just my personal opinion. |
| Oct 25, 2018 1:05 AM |
The cheapest types of infill are silica sand and green sand. You can use eco-friendly Super-Fill sand coated with Arch Biocide known for its antimicrobial properties. Zeolite organic infill controls odors and is ideal for pet areas. TCool infill helps to keep the turf temperature down 50% on hot, sunny days; it also adds the benefit of the anti-microbial addictive, BacShield.
 | One type of fake grass infill is Silica Sand, It's the cheapest infill I guess. |
| I heard the zeolite is one of the best infill options. |
| For dogs, I think most people will recommend the zeolite. |
| I think the antimicrobial coating make sounds good, but expensive though. |
| I prefer the zeolite infill as it is eliminate the pet odor and also serve the purpose of infill. |
| I think my installer used green colored sand for my turf install. |
| I will just go with the regular sand. My neighbor used just that, very cheap, and their lawn looks just fine. |
| To me, all of them are the same, just marketing for all those confusing different types. |
| That many? Hard to choose from I guess. |
| Oct 25, 2018 1:07 AM |
Cut the turf to fit your area. Clean the surface with soap and warm water to ensure the adhesion. Glue around the edges and seams. Lay out the grass. Stretch it. Trim off any excess turf. Compress glued areas. Allow 24 hours for adhesive to set.
 | great idea! |
| Have to use glue on concrete I guess, for wood surface, nail would be ok. |
| I don't think you need pro for that, but the turf can be heavy, you need some muscle to move the turf around. |
| Should be easier than replacing grass on a soil ground, simply glue down will do it. |
| I would think gluing down... |
| Wondering why people put artificial turf on deck? Interesting. |
| Oct 25, 2018 1:10 AM |
No. The weed barrier is optional. Use it if weeds have strong roots at the time of installation.
| If you worry about the weeds growing through the drain holes on the turf, it might be a good idea to use the barrier. |
| I think it is a bit expensive when I asked my installer so I didn't use it, I haven't had any weeds growing out of turf yet, I guess I will use roundup if weeds become problem. |
| I used it on mine and I have the Riviera-65 |
| I am careless about that. |
| I was told with different answers, I guess it all comes down to how much. |