How To Make A Solid Foundation for Artificial Grass?

Some people who installed artificial grass said that after a period of time, the edges or other places of the ground would be sunken. This situation is likely because the foundation was not firm during installation, and the bottom layer was destroyed by water flow or other external forces, forming a depression. Therefore, when installing artificial turf, a solid foundation is very important. Here are some tips to help you lay out a beautiful artificial lawn when you want to DIY at home.

When installing artificial turf, you first need to ensure that the selected foundation for installation is flat and fixed. The following are the steps to create a flat and fixed foundation:

1. Foundation preparation: Clean the ground where the artificial turf is installed, remove all weeds, stones, roots and other materials, and ensure that the ground is flat. If the ground is uneven, you may need to use concrete or asphalt to fill it. Different grounds have different treatment methods. For example, the soil ground needs to be compacted to prevent bumps.

2.Construction of the base filler layer: The base layer generally uses cement concrete or asphalt as the base material. After the concrete is poured, it is necessary to roll it with a roller to make the surface smooth, free of bubbles and achieve the standard flatness. After the construction is completed, it needs to be maintained for a period of time to ensure that the base layer is completely dry before laying the artificial turf.

The construction quality and subsequent maintenance of the base layer are directly related to the overall effect and service life of the artificial turf. In the construction of the base layer, the compaction and flatness must be guaranteed, and the surface must be flat, without bumps and sand.

3. Install the boundary line: According to the design of the artificial turf, determine the location of the boundary line and install fixed boundary lines, such as wooden stakes or iron nails.

4. Laying artificial turf: Lay a membrane on the foundation, then spread the artificial turf on the ground, making sure that the edge of the turf is aligned with the boundary line. Lay the artificial turf in the specified direction. Make sure that all parts of the turf fit tightly to the ground without leaving any gaps to avoid unevenness. To increase stability, the turf can be fixed by using tools such as glue or fixers. During the laying process, be careful to avoid over-stretching the turf, otherwise it may cause deformation or damage to the turf. In addition, choose a suitable connection method to connect the artificial turfs in different areas according to the specific situation.

5. Rolling the turf: Use a roller to roll the laid artificial turf to make it fit more closely to the ground.

6. Post-maintenance: After the artificial turf is laid, post-maintenance is required. For example, regularly check and clean up debris and garbage in the turf to avoid the accumulation of debris on the surface of the turf and affect the appearance and use effect. In short, an appropriate maintenance plan should be formulated and corresponding maintenance operations should be carried out according to the frequency and condition of use of the site to ensure the long-term stability of the artificial turf site and the continuation of its service life.

Through the above steps, a flat and fixed foundation can be created to ensure the beauty and service life of the artificial turf after installation.