Artificial Turf Installation | A DIY How To Guide

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3 жыл бұрын

When asked what people are looking for when it comes to tackling the landscape remodel, most people respond with low-maintenance and when it comes to ground cover, few things are as low maintenance as artificial turf.
Advancements in turf tech have come a long way from the classic green carpet days, so today Mr. Fix It is going to show you how you can install a beautiful artificial turf lawn at your home.

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@christianfolley4764 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video ever, my wife and I just bought a home and want to save a few thousand you really broke this down…..off to Menards and Home Depot I go!

@robertbourke6862 Жыл бұрын

A good video and well discussed procedure. A lot better than most I've seen.

@johnvalderama522 3 жыл бұрын

great job for a first time DIY artificial grass installation. Im trying to install one too. thanks for sharing your experience.

@SpiritKing-pg3hb 3 жыл бұрын

Super thumbs up. Great job. Thanks for the video

@clickityClank_ 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks bro. My kids have a nice yard now!

@benoitdugas745 Жыл бұрын

When through the exact same scenario! Looks great good job!

@justinspiguzza5276 Жыл бұрын

I was just going to say that you should have used Aggregate (decomposed granite) fill. The decomposed granite with a sand mix is by far the best base for artificial turf as well as pavers. Evenly spread out the granite and tamp it down really good. Then spread a light level of sand on top and tamp again. You want the top level of the base to be as smooth as possible making sure that there are no rocks or debris on the tamped surface. If using landscape rock it will have little voids and gaps in-between the individual rock even after tamping.

@nirvana2110 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful..

@RoadRashOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

I live in a town home and have a concrete alleyway I would like to cover with artificial turf. QUESTION: Can I apply this directly over top of the concrete or do I need to break up the concrete, remove and lay down a aggregate base surface? My concern / next question is regarding mold and build up. If I do lay it over top of the concrete, will I have an issue with mold developing underneath the grass or pooling water? Right now, the water does NOT pool in the alleyway on the concrete but I want to make sure adding a turf layer does not create an unseen mold issue.

@SmartTurf 2 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative. Hope you don't mind if I share it with our online shoppers.

@michaeladams2077 2 жыл бұрын

Yes use DG atleast 3” not only for compact but gives a better cushion on grass.

@trollavelli4708 2 жыл бұрын

The F bomb got me… I did learn something… I’m paying someone to do it for me 😂😂😂

@brianaa.4477 Жыл бұрын

Lol same here

@gregsteis3551 3 жыл бұрын

Have you done indoor lawn installation? I'm thinking of converting a small warehouse to artificial grass surface and am curious about the base layer.

@sumahomes8177 8 ай бұрын

Great Job. My crew missed adding glue for seams. Any thoughts or alternatives?.

@MrFixItDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I love my SYNLawn!

@HipHopJunky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I was thinking crushed gravel as the base under the turf.

@VictorMartinez-hd8hz Жыл бұрын

This is why you call a professional

@b3arwithm3 2 жыл бұрын

Great educational videos. Any tips for drainage? For artificial grass specifically, would the drain opening be flush to the grass (exposed) or below it in the base rock ( concealed)? Is it a problem to have stragnant water in the base rocks for days. My soil isnt very permeable. Thanks much

@juddbang6153 7 ай бұрын

I’d excavate it out and bring in class 5 for a base. Drain tile if the sub base is really unstable

@vicdubc2309 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, it looks great. Im thinking to do this myself but i dont know the dimensions of the turf. what are the dimensions of the roll?

@lampfinancial Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@b3arwithm3 2 жыл бұрын

Around the hard edges, how high is the sub base level compared to the edge itself?

@N_P85 9 ай бұрын

Great video, I was planning on tackling my 50sqm area, but after seeing this.... I think I'll rather just hire a professional. LOL

@spencerbrown5456 3 жыл бұрын

What kind did you use?

@karthik819 Жыл бұрын

How did u maintain in rainy season??

@Paragon_Reason Жыл бұрын

Aside from the wait what is the purpose of the smart fill?

@hollynoel1564 Жыл бұрын

What about placing this on a hill. We have a very sloped yard and cannot grow anything there. We are considering this.

@countrycaretakerpropertyse7981 2 жыл бұрын

is Decomposed granite the same thing as Stone dust or would it be similar to a 7mm clear chip?

@livingadreamlife1428 2 жыл бұрын

DG is crushed granite fines that allows you to finish and shape the top layer to your desired specifications either flat or sloped.

@mahifatima8776 2 жыл бұрын

Rain time what can do

@malikL54321 3 жыл бұрын

I love it, but how much did it cost?

@VV-om8vv 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s nicer when some natural bumps and dips are added

@glitch_ttv_yt3519 Жыл бұрын

I inherited a property with a small sloped garden with artificial grass. The grass is sloped and at the bottom stops against a sleeper along with the rainwater. How can I diy this plz buddy ?

@rkooscar6866 Жыл бұрын

What ground plate contractor is that?

@SintoJoseph 2 жыл бұрын

I am not getting Turf infill sand. From India.

@derekgardner1861 Жыл бұрын

After the compacted base I would have screeded the area with 1" of #8 stone

@ubkwerhe5469 3 жыл бұрын

my yard already has soft sand on, can I just buy thick turf and put it on top and nail it?

@elca2475 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@J9XXL 3 жыл бұрын

@@elca2475 you are ignorant

@TLF619 3 жыл бұрын

Love My SYNLawn!!!!! #SYNAUGUSTINE

@AgapeFlowers-xd5lu 2 жыл бұрын

I am an horticulturist based in Nigeria, Africa. I deal with natural grass and flowers and I love the artificial turf and will like to learn it as additional knowledge. It would be highly appreciated if you can you help me out.

@FrankE.Stein-nh2mm 2 жыл бұрын

The last 2" of your base should be 3/8 inch clean

@patriotmac5137 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have issues with dogs still pooping on these lawns ? How do they price it ? Square footage of the yard ?

@johnnyhernandez5539 3 жыл бұрын

Professionally installed is around 10$ a square foot, for a DIY project as the one you saw in this video I highly don’t recommend. The prep was great, the instal wasn’t so good per say

@starwaves9917 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyhernandez5539 what wasn’t good about the install?I noticed in the video that there seemed to be something off about the grass almost like it’s loose or has pockets that stand up. Is that what you are talking about. What did he do wrong?

@MrJordanjpavao 3 жыл бұрын

Nice for your first time. I would use "dense grade" under the turf. It's a fine gravel that can be compacted. One benefit of doing a square yard like that is not having to do a seem!. I understand the idea of making it more square around the house but there's many tricks so that you don't need to cut the lawn. Ig @jpavaorealestate

@vickyyu7414 2 жыл бұрын

How to clean up dog pee or poop on synthetic lawn? Just pick it up and hose it down?

@briancalifornia1 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the grass has drainage for pet urine and yes all the time my dog poops I pick it up when it’s wet I hose it down

@briancalifornia1 2 жыл бұрын

I have artificial grass on my front lawn and back and it stays green and perfect no mowing or watering My dog runs around on it no dead grass from pee no dead spots.

@briancalifornia1 2 жыл бұрын

@Skankhunt 42 no it’s not it’s irrelevant it’s not even comparable artificial grass has something called drainage system underneath the grass into the gravel

@miguelangel062990 2 жыл бұрын

Just use a string line to level it out much easier and faster

@taylalonghurst5655 2 жыл бұрын

Where’s the sand and membrane??

@mansourezzat5204 2 жыл бұрын

How can you avoid static electricity in turf

@jimccc9467 2 жыл бұрын

So how is it with dogs toileting on it as far as urine?

@chiefwhiteeagle6205 2 жыл бұрын

you forgot the weed barrier

@Loveduhmusic 7 ай бұрын

Weed barrier is not recommend if you have pets that will use the turf as a potty area. This is with most turf manufacturers if you read the manufacturer installation manual.