Ive watched a million artificial grass installs on youtube and i feel this one was the most helpful. A lot of videos don't explain it and it was a friendly video and I felt like I could trust what you were saying to do.
i was trying to find a way to cut the turf around the curved retaining wall. After i search 100+ of the youtube video, only this video has explained it. Most of the video only shows how to cut the turf at an open ended lawn. The turf I ordered is 15' x 25', and my backyard has a deck and a very long curved retaining wall. After I watched this video, I have it cut down to the size and have all edges fitted in one day. This video is very helpful.
Obviously laying the turf is not a Do It Yourself handy job. That wasn't a back yard it was turned into a construction site with crew. After watching this video I will forget the idea of artificial turf. Thanks. This video certainly made my job easier.
Thankyou Bella Turf. I am installing artificial turf for a school playground with a group of volunteers and your video was fantastic and very helpful. Disregard Robert Hart, the internet makes it easy for idiots to to do what they do best...
Thanks Brad. His statements hold zero weight. Many installers like him take the easy way and cut seams to a pre-cut shape. This short cut will save you from needing any precision with your cuts, save you time, and save some face weight from your turf since you usually cut off many of the front fibers with this method. If you install turf with patience and precision, straight seams are the professional way to go. There are no shortcuts. There are poor seams and there are incredible seams, it's all in how much heart you put into it. To the installers that use templates to cut their seams ... Stop wasting all that turf! Every one of those half round scraps is a waste.
Agreed and once again, thankyou for a wonderful demo video - it was incredible help and just what we needed to wrap our heads around the project. We're in a small town and no-one here does it.
Good job boys. I actually went to your open house few years ago in maple ridge and I was amazed with your turf. When I clicked this video I had your townhouse in mind and once this video started I was tripping out that it’s the same one! 👍
exelente trabajo muy limpio , una pregunta al remover la tierra donde tenia césped natural luego de aplicar mata maleza no es recomendable usar una tela negra para que no vuelva aparecer o ya con la grava mediana y pequeña compactada es suficiente .gracias
When figuring layout for my backyard, to keep the rolls manageable I want to seam two smaller rolls end to end to make a 80 foot run. Is it possible to seam rolls at the ends. I have two runs around a pool that will be 80 feet and those two runs are perpendicular to each other so changing the roll direction doesn't help.
so many projects in turf, I see them cut the turf right on the edge of the concrete, then when our sun gets going here in S, Nevada, it curls up on the edges
15x15 example project area at 4” deep. (225 sqft) • Convert base depth from inches to feet (4”÷ 12” = 0.333’) • Multiply sqft of project by required base depth (225 x .333) to find total cubic feet of base required. (75) • Divide the cubic feet by the number of cubic feet in a cubic yard (27) to find the number of cubic yards of base needed (75 ÷ 27 = 2.77 cu. yd.).
How often should I re-sand it and power broom it? I had 3 Boston terriers and pee smell on hot days is bad. Even after I wash it all down and spray turf pet odor deodorizer. Can someone help with info???? Ty
Very good thank you. Quick question what is the exact product of the white silica sand. I have a tennis court where I would like to replace the existing infill with new infill. Wanted to know where I can buy the sand. I have tiger turf installed and the guy who built it about 10 yrs ago is a jerk. Who won't return my calls of provide any help. Stay away from Rhino Courts or John Shaffer. He installed built my tennis court, started cutting corners took endless time to build and has no courtesy to return my calls or emails. Due to desert storms there is some clay/dirt on the top layer which has caked on and I would like to remove the infill and put new infill. Turf is as good as new.
That is not sand, that is PureZEO, used to neutralize pet odors that leach through the turf. If the aggregate is clean and packed smooth there is no need for additional material before laying your grass. You can however use rock dust or crusher fines but I would strongly advise against sand. Although slightly dated, this video demonstrates the install techniques still used today.
I was just about to ask if sand needed to be put on top of the rock sub base.....I was going to do this, but it appears I don’t need too, thank you!.....I’m wanting to install it as I have 3 dogs, would brushing sand into the laid turf hold the urine smells in?....and if so, how do I combat this please?...thank you x
Excellent video. One question: how low should be the bottom of the artificial turf compared to the deck? I mean, if it's the same level, the grass leaves would be about 3cm above the deck and I think it would hold dust and everything else that comes from the deck. But if it's about 3cm lower, people could stumb on the deck. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Hi awesome video I am trying to build an outside boot camp with turf. After the crush and run compacted what should i use so that the turf sticks to the crush and run?
As a professional Arboriculturalist I can answer this by saying that if the tree's survive following the surface root damage, compaction, soil contamination and loss of gaseous exchange and water/nutrient uptake caused by these works, then yes the tree roots can continue to grow beneath and cause lifting and bulging. For those who have had this done, pay careful attention to the health of your trees going forward and have a professional Arborist carry out any necessary works to prevent any potential harm or damage caused by a failing tree. If you're still considering it then get a good arborist to advise you on your specific property requirements and the likely impact upon the health of any trees before going ahead with the works. basic rule is, don't do this within the RPA of any tree you value and want to keep healthy.
Great video. I see in some videos they suggest putting nails in every 8 inches or so throughout the entire turf, others just show them going around the borders every 4 inches. Which is best?
Our professional landscapers installed artificial grass today. It has a visible seem. I looked at the cuts and noticed the grass overlapped instead of the pieces butting up against each other. They did not use tape and glue either. Just U shaped pins. Also, no weed barrier was used at all. Are we doomed for weeds in our front yard? Any advise will help.
if they used u shaped pins, they are not pros or respectable landscapers. always ask for previous pictures or for references of previous jobs . only hire people you can verify know what they are doing, regardless of if they have a license or not . I've seen big companies screw up big time, and I've seen unlicensed, beat up truck landscapers do top of the line , award winning quality installs. no matter who you hire, make sure you can verify their previous work .
@@jlbueno0611 I had the landscapers come back and insisted that they use 6" galvanized nails around the perimeter because the artificial grass rolled back very easily. It was not anchored down. I will take your advice and really pay attention to who we are hiring for phase 2 ( backyard and side yard) of this project. Thanks.
I had mine done and they laid down DG over the rock and compacted. No weeds grown in my turf till this day!! Everyone has diff method. Maybe this company laid a mix of rock and dg?
Thanks for a great video, Ive been installing for a few years now. I am a Paver and Landscape constructionist by trade and self taught Synth turf installer with about 10 jobs under my belt (as you need to do everything in Landscape construction). The way you guys installed this turf is almost exactly how I do too and get good feedback. Fuck that Robert Hart coming in with his 2 cents of Bullshit
My fiance and I are wanting to lay fake grass for our kids since we have nothing but clay dirt in our yard and can't seem to grow anything in it. What is the base called to start the lay
You can install it on concrete, lateral Sand, stone dust. Sharp Sand is not advisable unless you want to increase the Sand and granules for stabilization. For more explanation WhatsApp +2348060031604
After putting down base aggregate you didn't mention or show putting down sand before laying the artificial grass but at 7:25 you can clearly see sand has been layed. Isn't this a MASSIVE step to leave out. I was hoping I could use your video as a guide but feel like I can't now.
Been watching a lot of videos on how to install turf so i can do my backyard. Most vids I've seen though they have installed plastic to prevent weeds. Any reason why you guys didn't install it here ? Great video either way. Very helpful.
the 2 inches of ab mix ,sand and black plastic liner for the lawn, are in itself a weed barrier as not enough light gets thru . and Temps of the plastic make it almost impossible for anything to grow under it. in most projects , weeds come out because of one or two steps missing ..like a bad sub base, or a lack of removal 9f previous lawns that have roots connecting to a source of light.
This was very informative and well paced, where I didn't have to rewind to repeat any step. Great instructional video.
Very cool ! Loved the way he evenly distributed silica sand with that wide shovel. Quite a skill ! Thank you !
Ive watched a million artificial grass installs on youtube and i feel this one was the most helpful. A lot of videos don't explain it and it was a friendly video and I felt like I could trust what you were saying to do.
i was trying to find a way to cut the turf around the curved retaining wall. After i search 100+ of the youtube video, only this video has explained it. Most of the video only shows how to cut the turf at an open ended lawn. The turf I ordered is 15' x 25', and my backyard has a deck and a very long curved retaining wall. After I watched this video, I have it cut down to the size and have all edges fitted in one day. This video is very helpful.
Great detailed video and not to long. An easy watch with attention to detail 👌🏾
Obviously laying the turf is not a Do It Yourself handy job. That wasn't a back yard it was turned into a construction site with crew. After watching this video I will forget the idea of artificial turf. Thanks. This video certainly made my job easier.
Yeah agreed, just was thinking, hmm wonder if I could do this myself... nope obviously not
Would cost more I the equipment needed alone...
I'm doing it myself.......almost done.....I'm Mexican though....so everything is DIY 😁
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The best video I've seen. Welldone yall. You guys should be proud. It looks stellar💪💪💪🙌
Thankyou Bella Turf. I am installing artificial turf for a school playground with a group of volunteers and your video was fantastic and very helpful. Disregard Robert Hart, the internet makes it easy for idiots to to do what they do best...
Thanks Brad. His statements hold zero weight. Many installers like him take the easy way and cut seams to a pre-cut shape. This short cut will save you from needing any precision with your cuts, save you time, and save some face weight from your turf since you usually cut off many of the front fibers with this method. If you install turf with patience and precision, straight seams are the professional way to go. There are no shortcuts. There are poor seams and there are incredible seams, it's all in how much heart you put into it. To the installers that use templates to cut their seams ... Stop wasting all that turf! Every one of those half round scraps is a waste.
Agreed and once again, thankyou for a wonderful demo video - it was incredible help and just what we needed to wrap our heads around the project. We're in a small town and no-one here does it.
Good job boys. I actually went to your open house few years ago in maple ridge and I was amazed with your turf. When I clicked this video I had your townhouse in mind and once this video started I was tripping out that it’s the same one! 👍
Excellent video. I like that it's detailed with step by step process.
Amazing video. Very useful. The end result is fabulously beautiful too.
How to properly install grass: GET A FREAKING TRACTOR IN YOUR YARD!
What IF you can't fit a tractor in your yard then what do you do this is for curved not grass. I will have to award you no points
Looks amazing and you guys put a lot of hard work into that.
Kool video they make it look so easy but it ain’t .Kool song as well
exelente trabajo muy limpio , una pregunta al remover la tierra donde tenia césped natural luego de aplicar mata maleza no es recomendable usar una tela negra para que no vuelva aparecer o ya con la grava mediana y pequeña compactada es suficiente .gracias
If you wanted to add weed barrier and/or gopher wire where would you put it?
Amazing video and very helpful to my whole 1st period class. i will refer more people to this video
When figuring layout for my backyard, to keep the rolls manageable I want to seam two smaller rolls end to end to make a 80 foot run. Is it possible to seam rolls at the ends. I have two runs around a pool that will be 80 feet and those two runs are perpendicular to each other so changing the roll direction doesn't help.
so many projects in turf, I see them cut the turf right on the edge of the concrete, then when our sun gets going here in S, Nevada, it curls up on the edges
Excellent job gentlemen.
Great job but why didn't you put weed membrane under ?
Great video, this helped me a lot
How do I calculate how much base gravel I need if I know my square footage and inches I want in depth.
15x15 example project area at 4” deep. (225 sqft)
• Convert base depth from inches to feet (4”÷ 12” = 0.333’)
• Multiply sqft of project by required base depth (225 x .333) to find total cubic feet of base required. (75)
• Divide the cubic feet by the number of cubic feet in a cubic yard (27) to find the number of cubic yards of
base needed (75 ÷ 27 = 2.77 cu. yd.).
Wait...so what blocks the weeds from not coming back again?
Great Educational Video!
Looks like A LOT of work and very expensive ! What did that job cost ?
Great video , thanks for the help
How often should I re-sand it and power broom it? I had 3 Boston terriers and pee smell on hot days is bad. Even after I wash it all down and spray turf pet odor deodorizer. Can someone help with info???? Ty
Nice job guys!
What was that bristling hand tool called? Do you think Lowes Hardware carries it.
I have mature trees, honey locust to be exact. We live in CO, its dry. How do you go about watering trees with synthetic grass?
Damn turf has come a long way. I would never put that happy stuff in a customers yard
Wooowww......heart piercing💞..... 👍Wonderful
Very good thank you. Quick question what is the exact product of the white silica sand. I have a tennis court where I would like to replace the existing infill with new infill. Wanted to know where I can buy the sand. I have tiger turf installed and the guy who built it about 10 yrs ago is a jerk. Who won't return my calls of provide any help. Stay away from Rhino Courts or John Shaffer. He installed built my tennis court, started cutting corners took endless time to build and has no courtesy to return my calls or emails. Due to desert storms there is some clay/dirt on the top layer which has caked on and I would like to remove the infill and put new infill. Turf is as good as new.
How do you get rid of wrinkels/bubbles/creases that appear in the middle of the green when you lay out the turf?
I don't get it, why do you need sand to fill on top of the turf ???
It's for stabilization of turf. You need to also add sbr granules. For more explanation +2348060031604
Best video yet!!!
I didn't see you nail or spike the edge other then the seamed edge..did you skip this step??
That is not sand, that is PureZEO, used to neutralize pet odors that leach through the turf. If the aggregate is clean and packed smooth there is no need for additional material before laying your grass. You can however use rock dust or crusher fines but I would strongly advise against sand. Although slightly dated, this video demonstrates the install techniques still used today.
I was just about to ask if sand needed to be put on top of the rock sub base.....I was going to do this, but it appears I don’t need too, thank you!.....I’m wanting to install it as I have 3 dogs, would brushing sand into the laid turf hold the urine smells in?....and if so, how do I combat this please?...thank you x
Excellent video.
One question: how low should be the bottom of the artificial turf compared to the deck?
I mean, if it's the same level, the grass leaves would be about 3cm above the deck and I think it would hold dust and everything else that comes from the deck.
But if it's about 3cm lower, people could stumb on the deck.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Do you glue the joint before you fix any other part of the grass down? Or do you fix one side first?
Hi awesome video I am trying to build an outside boot camp with turf. After the crush and run compacted what should i use so that the turf sticks to the crush and run?
What do u call the base and what is the best base ? How thick should the base be ? Thanks
It looks like there is a powder looking substance on the base. What is it?.
what do you guy think about tree roots,? Can they come through a lawn like this or will they just bulge under the turf ..?
As a professional Arboriculturalist I can answer this by saying that if the tree's survive following the surface root damage, compaction, soil contamination and loss of gaseous exchange and water/nutrient uptake caused by these works, then yes the tree roots can continue to grow beneath and cause lifting and bulging. For those who have had this done, pay careful attention to the health of your trees going forward and have a professional Arborist carry out any necessary works to prevent any potential harm or damage caused by a failing tree. If you're still considering it then get a good arborist to advise you on your specific property requirements and the likely impact upon the health of any trees before going ahead with the works. basic rule is, don't do this within the RPA of any tree you value and want to keep healthy.
Will lines show regardless of the quality of the install ???
What kind of cutting is it that you use to tear up the grass?
and the base is composed of what?
Road base. Doesnt really matter as long as water can seep through.
soil dirt ?
Great informative video
Ok I had to reread the title because I thought it say do it yourself. This is not a do it yourself project. Is it really worth it?
How do I lay turf around a clothes line post?
No weed barrier ? How come some use it and others don’t ? Curious
Always use weed barrier. Insane that they didn’t.
seems like a waste of time to use a layer of plastic under your plastic layer.
Why using the dry sand on top any reason ?
Thanks
Helps the blades stand up to make it look natural. Also weighs it down
Looks 👌 awesome.
Whats reason of adding sand into grass ? Can use rubber turb sand instead of sand ?
Great video. I see in some videos they suggest putting nails in every 8 inches or so throughout the entire turf, others just show them going around the borders every 4 inches. Which is best?
4”
6” if you ask my wife
Didn’t need a 2x4 base?
Damn good video, that's going in saved for later when I start install season
so its ok to not have perimeter edging and only put nails around the seam? won't it lift up?
nails rust and create themselves a strong hold within the ground...it doesn't lift up unless you actually pull on it with a prybar.
Beautiful job
great job guys👌
Our professional landscapers installed artificial grass today. It has a visible seem. I looked at the cuts and noticed the grass overlapped instead of the pieces butting up against each other. They did not use tape and glue either. Just U shaped pins. Also, no weed barrier was used at all. Are we doomed for weeds in our front yard? Any advise will help.
if they used u shaped pins, they are not pros or respectable landscapers.
always ask for previous pictures or for references of previous jobs . only hire people you can verify know what they are doing, regardless of if they have a license or not . I've seen big companies screw up big time, and I've seen unlicensed, beat up truck landscapers do top of the line , award winning quality installs.
no matter who you hire, make sure you can verify their previous work .
@@jlbueno0611 I had the landscapers come back and insisted that they use 6" galvanized nails around the perimeter because the artificial grass rolled back very easily. It was not anchored down. I will take your advice and really pay attention to who we are hiring for phase 2 ( backyard and side yard) of this project. Thanks.
Good video! Why wasn't any anti-weed fabric used before putting the rock?
I had mine done and they laid down DG over the rock and compacted. No weeds grown in my turf till this day!! Everyone has diff method. Maybe this company laid a mix of rock and dg?
Is the material spraying on the grass dangerous? I hope i know.
What happened to the sand spreading part?
I want to do a space with an Approx 12" rise around a tree with some roots above grade as well. Is there a certain technique I should use?
Absolutely possible
that's so gorgeous, nice video
No weedkiller after digging + no weed sheet fabrics?
Anyone know if weeds will grow through the turf?
Great video...thanks!
Thanks for a great video, Ive been installing for a few years now. I am a Paver and Landscape constructionist by trade and self taught Synth turf installer with about 10 jobs under my belt (as you need to do everything in Landscape construction). The way you guys installed this turf is almost exactly how I do too and get good feedback.
Fuck that Robert Hart coming in with his 2 cents of Bullshit
My fiance and I are wanting to lay fake grass for our kids since we have nothing but clay dirt in our yard and can't seem to grow anything in it. What is the base called to start the lay
Some use decomposed granite and others do class 2 road base.
@@DMAX-ed7pq my guy is saying to put both - first the class 2 and then dg
excellent instruction video. is there drainage to be done prior to installation?
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How much does a space like that cost to do?
what happen to the weed barrier
Hi,
What kind of sand did you use?
Can it be building/ plastering or sharp sand?
Thanks in advance
You can install it on concrete, lateral Sand, stone dust. Sharp Sand is not advisable unless you want to increase the Sand and granules for stabilization. For more explanation WhatsApp +2348060031604
STRUT DESIGN question. Do we always have to dig prior to putting base road gravel? Or can we just put it on top 2-3 inches ?
@@Robert-cc4go ideally you want it on structural material that will not move over time.
What hallena when it rains? Where does the water go?
i would get rid of roots & trees.i don't know what else is missing.i'm not a professional.i love the idea no mowing needed.
This was so satisfying.
Great video including details.. But how can I mute the music loop... I mean after 5 minutes its driving me crazy!!
nicely done video, 1 question is silica sand the only choice ?
Nope, weve got two other choices for you bellaturf.ca/landscape-systems/
what kind of turf is that?? name of it
Thank you and great instructions!
Would be great to know the products
how do you install it on a hill ?
Team,
Can you advice me....Possible to paste the Turf on any surface....
I have turfed asphalt, concrete and many other surfaces. You just have to glue down the edges. Plus, the weight of the infill holds it in place.
Ad for fertilizing your lawn comes on in the middle of how to install an artificial lawn !!!LOL
why didn't you put weed barrier?
How are the edges secured down?
Metal spikes.
Why do some installers add nails every 10 inches or so on the whole entire area
What about the weed matt?
Use ground up and weed fabric to prevent them from growing back.
What’s the base material you use? Gravel?
road base. Fine grade
I’m waiting for the part that showing on how tuck the turf but you didn’t show
You didnt need weed plastic sheets?
what the music name?
Nice job.
After putting down base aggregate you didn't mention or show putting down sand before laying the artificial grass but at 7:25 you can clearly see sand has been layed. Isn't this a MASSIVE step to leave out. I was hoping I could use your video as a guide but feel like I can't now.
so that's the PureZEO he's talking about, right? not sand
no weed barrier over your stone?
Depends on how much stone you put down. Weeds have a hard time growing in stone with little to no sun light.
I'm goin to use limestone chat, that stuff compacted is the best weed barrier in the planet. Look it up, it hardens like concrete.
Been watching a lot of videos on how to install turf so i can do my backyard. Most vids I've seen though they have installed plastic to prevent weeds. Any reason why you guys didn't install it here ? Great video either way. Very helpful.
To save money and more profit for the company. They are not concern what happens after 365 days.
the 2 inches of ab mix ,sand and black plastic liner for the lawn, are in itself a weed barrier as not enough light gets thru . and Temps of the plastic make it almost impossible for anything to grow under it.
in most projects , weeds come out because of one or two steps missing ..like a bad sub base, or a lack of removal 9f previous lawns that have roots connecting to a source of light.
What is the "base.?