What Do You Put Under Artificial Grass? A Quick Guide by LITA Artificial Grass

So what goes underneath is as important, if not more so when installing the artificial grass turf. A good foundation is needed to ensure your lawn stays vibrant, drains properly and last for years. So we thought up a short guide to what you should put down beneath your artificial grass!

1. Clearing the Area

First Remove Existing Grass, Weeds, Rocks, and Debris. This provides you with a flat surface to operate from.

2. Weed Membrane

Weed membrane — lay this directly on the soil, it will allow your artificial grass to drain and stop weeds from growing through.

Why it’s important:

It prevents weeds that will wreck how it looks.

3. Sub-Base Layer

The sub-base allows stability and drainage. Common materials include:

Crushed Stone (type 1 or type 3); Very strong and resistant to movement; Drainage.

Granite dust -- Compacts well and drains excellently.

How to apply:

Measure a depth of 3 to 4 inches and spread it over the whole area for an even surface.

4. Laying Sand

A coating of 1-2 inches thick sharp sand goes on the sub-base. This will create a level base for your fake grass.

Why it’s important:

The sand layer provides a smooth surface for your grass to grow and helps with water drainage.

5. Shock Pad (Optional)

Textured and for increased comfort (e.g. play areas) an optional shock pad pads In a nut shell, this foam layer helps to the cushion and in turn reduces your chances of injuries.

6. Laying the Grass

Lay your Artificial grass on the prepared base and unroll / align it so that any excess needs to be trimmed [] It is pretty snuggly in there with the grass on top.

7. Infill Material

In the end, infill with something like silica sand or rubber crumb. The primary functions of the infill is to keep the grass blades standing up, add weight and improve durability.

Conclusion

Having a nice base is the most important part of installing artificial grass. With the right materials—weed membrane, sub-base, sand and shock pad if desired—you will have a long lasting lawn. Fortunately, at LITA Artificial Grass we offer great products and advice from reliable experts to make it easy for you.