How we fit Artificial Grass - Our Installation Process

Fitting Artificial Grass

Cheshire Artificial Grass have been installing fake grass for over 25 years. Our tenure in the industry has taught us a thing (or everything) about installing and everything artificial grass. Additionally, to ensure we have the best install method to aid drainage and increase longevity of your artificial grass, we hired a civil engineer and worked closely with them to curate the best method for installing artificial grass. Following this tried and many times tested method, we are so confident in our installation, that we offer a comprehensive 10 year guarantee on all of our installs (T&C’s Apply). We have even listed the full process below to see what how we do it.

 

Artificial Grass Installation Process

Step One - The preparation

To start, we will need to remove all the organic matter from your lawn, including the lawn itself. Digging down roughly 60mm - 70mm, to create space to build the base and fitting the grass. Our fitters use turf cutters to do this for the majority of our installs. In special cases, this may need to be done in part (or full) by hand.

Additionally, if your garden is prone to flooding, we may want to add some drainage, making in a bit easier for the water to drain.

Step Two - Edging the area

It is important we don't to skimp on the edging for your artificial grass installation. Nothing lets an installation down more than edges that are pulling away, jagged, or breaking down.

Treated timber edges are our go to, but if you have a curve timber won't be ideal. For a curve we use flexible, 100% recycled, 100% recyclable composite edging. It is more expensive due to the manufacturing process. In special cases we may also use a concrete edging.

When edging the area, we place the edging where it needs to be, round the perimeter, 10mm down from your finished level. We then drive stakes into the ground and attach, to help secure the edging in place.

Step Three - The Base

First, within the edged area, install a stone base layer, approximately 60mm deep, of MOT type 1 stone. This stone meets the Ministry of Transport’s criteria for use under highways.
Next, we add a 20mm - 30mm layer of grit sand or granno dust to even out the stone and create a smooth, flat finish. Our teams use a locally sourced, high quality crushed granite. Crushed granite is superior to standard ‘sharp sands’ as it won’t wash away or dissolve in rainwater. Crushed granite also has the best permeability rate of any construction sand, ensuring that rainwater can drain away from the surface quickly.

Step Four - Time to Stop the Weeds

The geotextile, weed-proof membrane in the final layer before the grass is fitted. This is an additional line of defence against any organic growth that may still occur under the formation.

We are the UK's only suppliers of this geotextile, weed membrane designed specifically to use with fake grass. At 130 grams per m2 it is 60% thicker than standard ‘weed suppressant’ membranes. Making it even more effective!

Step Five - Fitting The Artificial grass

We only have highest quality range of artificial grass, which is 100% UV stable, child & pet friendly and is permeable. Not only that, our grass has even passed tests to, FIFA standards, for its toughness and durability. Making it perfect for the whole family to spend hours making memories.

To fit the artificial turf, we roll it out, cut to size and then screw into the edging. It's that simple (unless you have a join)!

Step Six - Gluing & joining

We only use a two-part glue. The cheaper, single part glue is pre-mixed and can’t be laid thin enough, meaning you can feel lumps of glue under the join. We use the superior ‘wet-fix’ glue which sets strong and un-noticeable.

Now we recommend you wait for 24 hours before you do anything with the grass. This gives the glue enough time to set creating a strong, long lasting bong.

Step Seven - The Finishing Touches

Once the grass is fitted and the joins are set, we power brush the surface. This removes any debris, stimulates the fibres and leaves the grass standing up and looking amazing. The installation is now complete. All that's left now, is for our team of installers to tidy up and make sure everything is back how it was (if not cleaner)... except with better grass, of course!

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