NeXgrass
Detailed Install Guidelines
Please Read Carefully
Detailed Install Guidelines
Please Read Carefully
7. Seaming
a) Fold the adjacent trimmed edges of two rolls of turf approximately two feet apart the entire length of the seam.
b) Mark the centerline of the seam on the exposed subbase with a chalkline or spray paint.
c) Using at least a 9" width of self adhesive flashing tape, roll out the tape over the entire length of the seam line, then
using 5" nails about every 3 to 4 feet anchor the tape into the base so the tape will not move.
d) Peel back the covering on the tape to expose the glue side and lay the edges of each roll of turf directly onto the tape,
making sure not to bury any grass fibers into the adhesive.
e) Be sure to add weight down the length of the freshly laid seam or use a heavy roller along the seam length. The
adhesive will adhere fairly rapidly.
f) To ensure a durable seam, landscape pins or sod staples can be affixed along the seam joint in addition to the
seaming tape.
8. Infill Installation
a) In synthetic lawn applications, a drop spreader (commonly used to spread grass seed, fertilizer, lime etc.) should be
used to spread the infill in lifts ranging from no greater than 1/2" depths. In between the spreading of lifts or layers, the
fibers should be brushed upright with a plastic bristle industrial broom or a rotary power-broom. This keeps all the
grass fibers erect and exposed. Fibers trapped underneath the infill may never be recovered.
b) Do not use stiff steel bristle brooms that can damage the fiber.
c) Be sure not to "dump" the infill in large quantities on the turf as this will cause clumping in certain areas.
d) If the borders or edges are to be secured, save the infill installation for these areas last.
e) Repeat the spreading process of the infill until the infill is evenly spread so that no more than 3/4" of the grass fiber tips
are exposed above the level of the infill. This typically could equal anywhere between 1 1/2 lbs - 4 lbs. per sq. ft. of infill
depending on the style of turf being used.
f) Caution: Too much fiber exposed (not enough infill) will cause the fibers to mat or crush with heavy foot traffic.
This will lead to premature wearing of the fiber and will void the manufacturer's warranty.
g) There may be more than one type of infill used on the same site. In many cases, a combination of silica sand and
granulated rubber, or silica sand and manufactured sand top dressing may be used in layers. In either case, the
silica sand is installed first, followed by the granulated rubber or top dressing.
h) Be sure to follow the site specifications outlining the amount of depth of each infill material.
9. Secure Edges (optional)
a) In many cases, securing the edges or borders is not necessary. The weight of the infill alone is enough to keep the turf in
intimate contact with the base.
b) If an exposed edge is a concern (because of a curious animal, high activity at the borders, etc.), the edges can be
secured in a number of ways:
- Landscape Spikes
Simply hammer landscape spikes, timber spikes, sod staples, etc. into the edge at desired intervals. Afterwards,
more edge trimming may be necessary.
- Nailer Board
When installed next to a concrete or asphalt curb, a nailer board / plastic lumber can be installed (preferably in Step 2,
Area Preparation) by nailing the board to the curb with concrete nails. The turf can then be nailed into the top of the
installed nailer board with landscape nails. Afterward, more edge trimming of the turf may be necessary.
- Buried Edges
Excavate a narrow trench around the border deep enough to bury the exposed edge of the turf. Tuck the turf's edge
into the trench ( additional trimming of excess turf may be necessary). Backfill the excavated soil against the buried
turf and compact. The edge can then be hidden with mulch, straw, rock etc.
10. Finish Infill
a) If a secured edge was installed, it will probably be necessary to add infill around the border.
Use the technique described in Step 8, Infill Installation.
a) Fold the adjacent trimmed edges of two rolls of turf approximately two feet apart the entire length of the seam.
b) Mark the centerline of the seam on the exposed subbase with a chalkline or spray paint.
c) Using at least a 9" width of self adhesive flashing tape, roll out the tape over the entire length of the seam line, then
using 5" nails about every 3 to 4 feet anchor the tape into the base so the tape will not move.
d) Peel back the covering on the tape to expose the glue side and lay the edges of each roll of turf directly onto the tape,
making sure not to bury any grass fibers into the adhesive.
e) Be sure to add weight down the length of the freshly laid seam or use a heavy roller along the seam length. The
adhesive will adhere fairly rapidly.
f) To ensure a durable seam, landscape pins or sod staples can be affixed along the seam joint in addition to the
seaming tape.
8. Infill Installation
a) In synthetic lawn applications, a drop spreader (commonly used to spread grass seed, fertilizer, lime etc.) should be
used to spread the infill in lifts ranging from no greater than 1/2" depths. In between the spreading of lifts or layers, the
fibers should be brushed upright with a plastic bristle industrial broom or a rotary power-broom. This keeps all the
grass fibers erect and exposed. Fibers trapped underneath the infill may never be recovered.
b) Do not use stiff steel bristle brooms that can damage the fiber.
c) Be sure not to "dump" the infill in large quantities on the turf as this will cause clumping in certain areas.
d) If the borders or edges are to be secured, save the infill installation for these areas last.
e) Repeat the spreading process of the infill until the infill is evenly spread so that no more than 3/4" of the grass fiber tips
are exposed above the level of the infill. This typically could equal anywhere between 1 1/2 lbs - 4 lbs. per sq. ft. of infill
depending on the style of turf being used.
f) Caution: Too much fiber exposed (not enough infill) will cause the fibers to mat or crush with heavy foot traffic.
This will lead to premature wearing of the fiber and will void the manufacturer's warranty.
g) There may be more than one type of infill used on the same site. In many cases, a combination of silica sand and
granulated rubber, or silica sand and manufactured sand top dressing may be used in layers. In either case, the
silica sand is installed first, followed by the granulated rubber or top dressing.
h) Be sure to follow the site specifications outlining the amount of depth of each infill material.
9. Secure Edges (optional)
a) In many cases, securing the edges or borders is not necessary. The weight of the infill alone is enough to keep the turf in
intimate contact with the base.
b) If an exposed edge is a concern (because of a curious animal, high activity at the borders, etc.), the edges can be
secured in a number of ways:
- Landscape Spikes
Simply hammer landscape spikes, timber spikes, sod staples, etc. into the edge at desired intervals. Afterwards,
more edge trimming may be necessary.
- Nailer Board
When installed next to a concrete or asphalt curb, a nailer board / plastic lumber can be installed (preferably in Step 2,
Area Preparation) by nailing the board to the curb with concrete nails. The turf can then be nailed into the top of the
installed nailer board with landscape nails. Afterward, more edge trimming of the turf may be necessary.
- Buried Edges
Excavate a narrow trench around the border deep enough to bury the exposed edge of the turf. Tuck the turf's edge
into the trench ( additional trimming of excess turf may be necessary). Backfill the excavated soil against the buried
turf and compact. The edge can then be hidden with mulch, straw, rock etc.
10. Finish Infill
a) If a secured edge was installed, it will probably be necessary to add infill around the border.
Use the technique described in Step 8, Infill Installation.
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1-800-866-8150
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