Artificial grass

You can lay artificial turf on basically any flat surface, as long as it is smooth. Before you get started, make sure you have measured the space, and that you have someone on hand to help you with your project.

You can lay your new synthetic turf on the following surfaces, including:

• Decking, by using adhesives or tape to secure your turf to the wooden slats
• Concrete, by joining the turf together with tape or adhesives
• Dirt, by smoothing and raking the surface before laying your new products
• Gravel, by smoothing and evening the surface with shovels and trowels
• Between pavers, by cutting the turf to size and shape around obstructions

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Artificial grass can be laid on a slope or incline. This is a good option for many homes, especially for families who do not want to spend extra money on levelling out gradients.

Installing artificial grass on a slope will require something to attach the grass to, to keep it from sliding with gravity. This can timber, stone, cement, or whatever other material you'd like.

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You'll need between 10 to 15 kilograms of dried sand per square metre of turf.

Synthetic turf needs dried white sand for protection, and green sand for aesthetic appeal. It helps to protect the turf from UV rays, while providing an authentic feel under bare feet. Be sure to spread your sand evenly around the area.

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Unless you have a perfectly sized backyard, you'll need a few tools to lay your artificial turf. Aside from the turf products themselves, these extra materials will include:

• Measuring tape for measuring the correct dimensions
• Spirit level to assess flatness of ground and turf
• Utility knife to cut your artificial turf to size
• Hammer to sink turf pegs to required depth
• Adhesive joining tap to secure sections of turf together
• Gloves to protect your hands from cutting and grazes
• Broom to spread sand around your turf and to brush away debris

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