Friday, February 15, 2013

The 12 steps to installing artificial grass..


Synthetic Lawns of Las Vegas

1st...Remove all existing sod or dirt to allow a 2-3 inch back fill of sub base.

2nd...Install a boarder if needed. Bender board or concrete curbing.

3rd...Spread the sub base also known as crushed granite or chat

4th...Grade the base using a rake or stiff broom.

5th...spray water on the sub base and use a water roller or plate compactor to tamp the base.

6th...Roll out the artificial grass, making sure it all lays the same direction.

7th...Use a carpet or box knife to cut the artificial grass to shape.

8th...Seam the joints together using seam tape.

9th... Use 5 1/2 inch nails to secure the grass down by nailing around the perimeter and along the seams.

10th...Use a power broom to fluff up the artificial grass.

11th..Infill the grass using a drop spreader with 2lbs per sf of coal slag and hand brush it in with a stiff broom.

12th... Use the power broom to fluff up the artificial grass again and enjoy.

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