Artificial Grass Installation
Most people choose to hire professionals for artificial grass installation projects.
The seasoned team at Ayrshire Fake Grass install synthetic turf throughout Ayrshire, including Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, and the surrounding areas.
The Ayrshire Fake Grass installation team always come to assess your property first, as not every project is straightforward. After the assessment, you will receive a proper quote from Ayrshire Fake Grass for professional installation of your artificial lawn. It is essential to correctly install artificial grass to ensure your synthetic lawn looks its best year after year.
For DIY enthusiasts, Ayrshire Fake Grass offer a supply only service too. We supply everything you need for your synthetic grass project and deliver it directly to your door.
Planning and Preparation
Planning your artificial lawn project is the first step. Careful planning, before laying artificial grass, is necessary. Measure the area, in square metres, for use in calculating product amounts. Calculate the amount of weed membrane, underlay, shock pad, aggregates and synthetic grass required for your project using the measurements taken. Make certain to measure the area correctly before ordering, to minimise wastage or shortage of products.
Prepare the area where you want to lay your new artificial garden. Removal of unwanted real grass, weeds, soil and clay from the area is important. For DIY enthusiast, the tools of choice include a spade and wheelbarrow. A team of installation professionals will use a proper turf cutter, making this process quicker. Synthetic grass requires proper drainage. It is vital to assess the area for any drainage issues, and to correct any problems before the next step.
Laying the subbase is the next step. The manufacturer’s recommendations, together with the style of artificial grass chosen, will determine the amount and type of subbase required. Always lay the correct subbase material.
Next, add sharp sand on top of the subbase. When added correctly, the sharp sand will bind with the subbase material. Compact and level the sharp sand and subbase. Professional installers of artificial grass will use a vibrating plate or roller to compact and level the area.
Up next, is the weed membrane. The weed membrane is important, it will keep your synthetic lawn looking its best for years. Roll the sheets of weed membrane out then cut it to fit, using a Stanley knife or other sharp knife. The weed membrane sits on top of the compacted sharp sand and subbase material.
The next step, in the artificial grass installation process, is putting down the shock pad or underlay. Add a frame, if required, to fix the artificial grass to. To allow water to run off the fake turf, the edging should not be higher than the final grass line.
Installation Process
For a natural look, Ayrshire Fake Grass recommend laying fake grass with the pile going towards the house or feature. Double check the pile runs in the same direction for all pieces. Before cutting the synthetic grass, take time to roll the material out and position it. When you are happy with the fit and that the pile runs in the same direction, leave the artificial grass for a few hours, preferably overnight. This allows the grass to acclimatise and any creases to settle out. Do not rush this process.
Finally, it is time to lay the artificial grass. Trim the fake grass to the required shape. Use a sharp knife or a Stanley knife to cut the synthetic grass. To join two or more pieces of artificial grass, place the edges together and apply joining tape to the seams before adding a bond.
Use a stiff broom to brush kiln dried sand into the pile of the fake grass. This process encourages the artificial grass pile to stand upright.
The professional team at Ayrshire Fake Grass have the experience, materials and tools required to transform your Ayrshire garden with synthetic grass.
Ayrshire Fake Grass offer products on a supply only basis for professional landscapers and DIY enthusiasts. There is something for every budget in our range, including a variety of grass styles and widths to choose from. For everything you need to get your artificial grass installation project started, contact Ayrshire Fake Grass today.
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Contact Us
Contact Ayrshire Fake Grass to arrange a free, no obligation, site survey. Our team supply and install the best quality artificial grass throughout Ayrshire, including Ayr, Prestwick, Troon and the surrounding areas. After completion of the site survey, the professional team at Ayrshire Fake Grass will provide a quote for expert synthetic grass installation. From our great value range to our high-end luxury artificial grasses, there is a product suitable for every budget. Finance options are available too.
If you prefer to install the synthetic grass yourself, Ayrshire Fake Grass can supply everything you need and deliver it direct to your door.
