1. Excavate the Area
2. Level and Compact Your Crusher Dust Sub-Base
Spread crusher dust evenly across the area and compact it using a vibrating plate. This creates a solid, stable foundation that prevents sinkage and surface unevenness over time. Once compacted, the crusher dust level should sit 15–20mm below the finished height of the surrounding edging or paving.
3. Level the Base Correctly
Achieving correct levels at this stage is essential. Proper grading ensures surface water drains away efficiently – directing it toward available drains and away from any buildings. It also gives your finished lawn that smooth, flat, bowling-green look. Take your time here, as this step has a significant impact on the overall result.
4. Lay, Trim and Prepare Your Artificial Grass
Begin laying your artificial grass from one edge and roll it out evenly across the area. Using a sharp Stanley knife, trim any overhanging edges for a neat fit. Once cut, remove the black strip running along both sides of the grass — this selvage edge is not suitable for joining and must be discarded before installation continues.
5. Glue and Join Your Artificial Grass
With the turf cut and in position, lay joining tape along each seam as an underlay. Using a 3mm notched tiling trowel, apply the specially formulated adhesive evenly along the tape, working progressively along each join until all seams are secured.
6. Secure All Edges with Flat Head Spikes
Once all the joins have been glued to the joining tape, secure the entire perimeter by nailing flat head spikes at 500mm intervals. This same method must also be applied along all joining seams to ensure everything is firmly fixed in place.
7. Apply and Brush In the Infill Sand
Once secured, top dress the grass by sprinkling infill sand evenly across the entire surface. Use a stiff broom to sweep the sand in thoroughly, working it down between the grass blades. This also helps brush the blades upright, giving your lawn a natural, vertical finish.