How to Install Artificial Grass Infill: A Step-By-Step Guide
Making the switch to artificial grass is a no-brainer as it has minimal upkeep, gives you freedom from weather, and provides a safe, comfortable surface for the whole family to play on. For the best artificial grass system, use the TºCool temperature control infill and keep your turf area cool and completely safe.
Before installing artificial grass in your yard, playground, or sports field, make sure you have all the necessary tools needed for a seamless installation. Keep reading for a list of everything you will need and a step-by-step how-to guide on installation. Install your artificial grass infill with ease with our comprehensive guide.
What Is Turf Infill?
Artificial grass infill mimics the texture and feel of the soil and natural grass. Add this crushed or graded material between the grass blades of your synthetic system so it fills the area, just like soil. You can choose a variety of materials for your artificial turf infill, from silica sand and wood chips to hemp and crumb rubber.
For more information about which type of infill to use, read this guide – synthetic turf 101.
Why Is It Important?
Using an infill for artificial grass keeps your landscape feeling natural and creates footing to minimize slips, creating a safer environment. It attenuates shock for athletes, making it ideal for use in sports grounds, playgrounds, and recreational areas. As the infill adds some weight to your turf, it provides ballast, adding stability to your artificial turf.
In addition to improving the quality of the turf system, it boosts its longevity. Using turf infill sustains the aesthetic of your turf for years by keeping the artificial blades upright and in prime position. By creating a barrier between harmful UV rays and the backing of your synthetic turf, you protect the artificial grass system, helping it last for longer.
Which Tools Will I Need?
For a smooth artificial grass installation, make sure you have all the necessary tools at the ready. For the highest quality turf surface possible, get equipped with these resources before beginning the process.
T°Cool® is a proven and patented cooling agent that reduces the temperature of artificial grass by up to 50 °F. Using this eco-friendly infill maintains a cool temperature on your turf throughout the day, and provides a cleaner surface with our Bio based antimicrobial - BacShield. Cooler, Cleaner, Safer, Synthetic Turf with TºCool Infill.
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A premium quality utility knife will help you effortlessly open all the bags and boxes you need to use while installing your grass. This knife will also facilitate the turf trimming process where necessary.
Put your safety first by keeping your eyes protected during the installation process. The anti-fog clear lens will ensure your vision is kept clear.
Having a heavy-duty, professional-grade wheelbarrow by your side will make transporting the infill from A to B a breeze.
This tool ensures an even spread across your garden with an ultra-precise application. The most common size for landscape applications is 36” wide, but select the most suitable one to fit your particular project
Using a power broom or a Grandi broom on your turf will ensure your turf system has a premium quality finish. It levels infill and ensures the artificial grass blades are as vertical as possible.
Get the perfect finish on your new turf system with a broom or a leaf blower to clean away any excess debris. Or, you could even use both for a professional finish. Using a broom to occasionally fluff up your turf is a great idea as well!
How to Install Artificial Grass Infill?
Step-By-Step Process
First, use your power broom on the installed synthetic turf so that the artificial blades of grass are perfectly vertical. This ensures an even spread of turf infill and helps open up the synthetic turf system, creating an easier entry for the TºCool particles.
Carefully open the TºCool 50lb bag with your utility knife, and fill the drop spreader with the required amount of your infill of choice.
Now you are ready to apply the infill. While using the drop spreader, move sideways in parallel rows for that professional finish.
Once you have covered the entire surface one time, use the power broom over the surface of the infill to create an even spread while driving it deeper into the grass.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have reached your desired application rate and depth, adding more silica sand infill as you need it.
Once installation of the TºCool Infill is complete, the fibers should be vertical and upright. If some areas seem flat or matted down, you might need to use more infill.
How Much Infill Should I Use?
Deciding how many pounds of infill you need depends on many factors, like the grade of infill you choose, the type of turf you plan to use, the desired depth, and the turf’s pile height.
Based on review of turf skus and specifications within the marketplace, we recommended a minimum of 2lbs per square foot of TºCool 16/30 Infill.
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Now the hard work is over, it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy your new artificial grass area.
Infill is an essential part of any synthetic grass system, and using TºCool ensures your turf stays safe, cool, and comfortable for whoever is using it. Installing a synthetic turf-cooling solution solves this problem, so homeowners, parents, pet owners, municipalities, recreation facilities, high schools, and colleges can enjoy the benefits of artificial grass without the risks.
Choose the coolest, cleanest, safest infill available for your next synthetic turf installation. Choose TºCool.