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Fake grass on concrete

Anonymous user 30 May 2019 - 2.43 PM

I'm planning to re-do parts of driveway and front garden into a patio/playground for kids. Was looking to possibly to use fake grass - from the initial instruction and research it looks rather straightforward to install. As there any DIY "icebergs" I should be aware when putting a fake grass?

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Moore Creations ltd

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South Croydon
Like almost every job, most of the work is in the prep. The actual laying of artificial turf is straightforward. However, you need to get a decent, compacted base which will either drain well or create the right slope/fall to carry rainwater away. After digging out and laying a membrane you should then look to install a decent crushed 'type 1' hardcore base (80-120mm) with 20-30mm of sharp sand on top (compacted also) will give you a sturdy yet pleasant to walk on base to the turf and will also drain well. When fixing the turf down we tend to use a suitable timber as a frame around the outside to then pin/nail/staple the turf to. If you need to do any joins it's worth checking with the manufacturer on their suggested method. Hope this helps.
Answered30 May 2019

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tmls
Rating: 4.6 out of 54.6510 reviews
Grantham
Pretty much the same but would include wood running through the frame and you do not need 30mm of sand 10 to 20 gives a better finish also you can use a concrete edge and manufacture supplied glue
Answered5 June 2019

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Blade Garden and Grounds Services
Blade Garden and Grounds Services
Rating: 4.6 out of 54.6536 reviews
Coventry
If you are laying straight on top of concrete I would use a foam followed by Geotextile type membrane for a lil bit of bounce for the kids and use nothing less than a 40 mm in pile height with a heavy density type of artificial grass. — Food for thought. For jointing you can purchase 360 3D grass which can be cut and laid in any way re : usually you have to run the pile the same way which leaves a lot of waste.
Answered22 June 2019

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