When choosing the artificial turf for your home, you will always want to take into consideration the quality of the product. The heavier the face weight, the more abuse the artificial turf can withstand and the longer it will last. Be careful when choosing which type of artificial turf to install, as some brands look very cheap.
You should know that there are three types of artificial turf:
- Polypropylene
- Polyethylene
- Nylon
Polypropylene artificial turf is the least expensive, which makes it the artificial turf the majority of deal-shopping homeowners will choose. Unfortunately this is a poor purchasing decision, as polypropylene artificial turf has a low melting point, and always wears out easier than the other materials you have to choose. This material is used most often for golf putting green applications.
Polyethylene artificial turf is known for its soft texture, life-like looks in a home landscaping installation and is widely used on soccer fields, football fields, and landscape design. High quality polyethylene artificial turf is just right for your yard with the look and feel of that high cost, high maintenance and water guzzling natural grass lawn. You can’t go wrong with this type of artificial turf. In fact, we guarantee it for 8 years!
Nylon is the strongest artificial turf available. It can withstand high temperatures and weight, and still retain its original shape. This type of artificial turf is also used for putting greens because it is durable and creates a perfect environment for practicing your putt as if you were on the greens. It is not used often for landscaping because of the cost and the stiffness of the pile. It is, however, used as a secondary thatch of yarn to improve overall stability and strength of a higher end artificial turf landscape products. If you are willing to ignore to price tag of installing nylon artificial turf, it won’t feel like soft green grass between your toes. This is best reserved for backyard putting greens and secondary tuft thatches.
The products offered by ArtificialTurfSupply.com are the top of the line and finest artificial turf grasses on the market. For more information on the products and services from ArtificialTurfSupply.com please feel free to contact us today!
Pile Weight
You will often see a term called pile weight, also referred to as tufted face weight or sewn face weight. This measures how much the yarn weighs per square yard, excluding backing or infill, and is measured in ounces per square yard or grams per square meter. If you only want one measure of your carpet, pile weight is the best as it takes into account both the height and density measurements listed below. Generally speaking, the higher the pile weight the better quality and higher durability the turf. At the low end of the spectrum you will see pile weights of 28 oz per square yard or less. At the higher end of the spectrum you will see pile weights of 106 oz per square yard or greater. And there is a quite a large range in between.
Pile Height
The Pile Height is the height of the turf’s blades and is typically 1.50 to 1.75 inches, although much shorter (e.g. 0.31 inch) and taller (e.g. 2.625 inch) varieties exist. Often you will see a measurement for both the grass zone and the thatch zone, with the thatch zone a bit shorter. Generally speaking, unless you have a specific turf application requiring shorter blades (e.g., golf putting greens), be wary of shorter, generally cheaper pile heights of less than 1.50 inches.
Gauge
You may want to also consider the turf’s gauge. Carpet is formed by stitching together the individual blades of grass in rows on a backing at pre-set widths. Gauge is the distance or width between those rows. In the United States this is measured in fractions of an inch with typically gauges of 5/16″, 3/8″, 1/2″ and 3/4″. The gauge you select is partially based on preference and partially based on function. For example, closer gauges mean tighter-packed grass blades and might be used for, e.g., a golf putting green. Wider gauges may be better for athletic fields. For standard artificial lawns, most gauges seem to fall in the 3/8″ to 3/4″ range and, generally speaking, a closer gauge means a heavier artificial lawn which is generally considered higher quality.
Stitch Rate / Stitch Count
A final consideration is the stitch rate or count. This measures the number of blades or tufts per square inch and, similar to gauge, is a measure of the density of the grass blades on the carpet. Stitch rate is typically measured in the number of stitches in a 3 inch by 3 inch piece of turf. Generally speaking, the higher the stitch rate, the heavier and higher quality the grass.
What time of day or type of weather is best to maintain a synthetic turf field?
Of course, there are many different types of fields from a variety of companies and each has its own recommendations as to how to maintain a field. But there are a variety of techniques that will help give you better results for the same amount of effort.
Grooming and Sweeping Synthetic Turf Sports Fields
For instance, we find that sweeping or grooming your field should be done when the field is at its driest. When the field is wet, the infill may clump together and the fibers lay flat. Therefore, a sweeper can pick up lots of excess infill and a groomer will not be able to redistribute rubber effectively. Furthermore, if you are using a magnet on a wet field, metal objects will tend to remain stuck in the infill. Sweeping and grooming in the rain can leave your field and your equipment a mess. Try grooming and sweeping from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm or when the field is warm and dry.
Disinfecting Synthetic Turf Fields
If you are disinfecting your field, ideally you’ll want to put down the disinfecting solution during the time of day when the least amount of evaporation is occurring. The longer the wet disinfecting solution is in contact with the plastic fibers, the more effective the treatment. Cool, overcast days with high humidity and no wind are perfect for disinfectant treatments.
Painting and Removing Paint from Synthetic Turf Fields
Warm and dry conditions are the best for painting synthetic turf fields. Cool and humid conditions are best for removing paint from synthetic turf fields. We try to remove paint when the field temperature is below 90 degrees (use an infrared thermometer
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Following this recommended schedule, some customers may run into difficulties due to local noise or light restrictions (working before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.) In which case, you’ll need to notify the administration or proper authorities to get the clearance to work during these times. Working on removal between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. has proven to be a great option for those that can get approval, and should only be 1 night of inconvenience.
Resources for maintaining synthetic turf fields:
Grooming:
* GreensGroomer (watch GreensGroomer video >)
* LitterKat (watch LitterKat video
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Disinfecting:
* Titan Turf Gard The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas video (watch Titan Turf Gard video >)
* 40-Gallon Boom Sprayer
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Painting and Removing Paint:
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* GameLine – Removable Paint for Synthetic Turf Fields
* Blitz GameLine Remover Solution
* Blitz Remover Machine
* Backpack Sprayer – Battery Powered | Premium Sprayer
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* WaterClaw (for fields with little or no drainage)
Juno film To ensure you are receiving the best possible products, we suggest you use the following checklist, whether you choose Artificial Turf Supply or any other supplier of Artificial Grass. Artificial Turf Supply offers the widest range artificial grass products in the industry. We are confident you will find the exact product to fit your project and budget needs.
Planning/Choosing Artificial Grass for your project:
• How much have you budgeted to spend?
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• Application type i.e. athletics, pet, playground, residential, commercial, landscape etc.
Once you have decided you want to benefit from using artificial grass you must consider the following:
• Always request a sample.
• Inquire about the warranty of the grass.
• Is there sufficient Do-It-Yourself support and will the artificial turf company supply product only.
• Always check what’s involved in the price quote. i.e. the weight of the artificial turf product.
• Ask if there is a delivery charge on supply only.
• Looks almost real compared to real grass
• Grass is soft to touch and not rough.
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• Good drainage should be part of the backing.
• The product should be very dense and full. (Artificial grass is available in various pile heights and density, thus the price is affected based on the density or pile of the artificial grass product).
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• Always request to see a photo gallery of previous work and references.
• Ask about estimated costs for groundwork, grass removal and preparation.
• Ask for a detailed price quote. i.e. artificial grass and installation.
After careful investigation and review, ATS offers the most complete line of artificial turf products at the very best value in the industry. Check out the results for yourself.
The following is an independent comparative study of products, specifications and pricing from the leading artificial grass companies.
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High Grade Turf |
High Grade Turf Face Weight |
Medium Grade Turf |
Medium Grade Turf Face Weight
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Low Grade Turf |
Low Grade Turf Face Weight |
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$/SQ.FT. |
$/SQ.FT. |
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Artificial Turf Supply |
LXR PRO-90S |
90 oz. |
LXR PRO-73S |
73 oz. |
LXR PRO-65 |
65 oz. |
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$4.07 |
$3.52 |
$3.45 |
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Pro Green |
Premium Plus |
90 oz. |
Premium Plus |
70 oz. |
LST Fescue |
46 oz. |
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$5.91 |
$5.10 |
$4.54 |
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Astro Lawn |
Newport Bluffs |
82 oz. |
Key Largo |
60 oz. |
Jamestown |
44 oz. |
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$5.45 |
$4.35 |
$2.25 |
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Shelton Carpet |
California Fields |
66 oz. |
California Fields |
56 oz. |
Fields |
46 oz. |
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$5.75 |
$4.50 |
$3.00 |
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Sprint Turf |
Dual Tone |
70 oz |
N/A |
N/A |
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$2.68 |
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X-Grass |
Centipede |
70 oz. |
Softgrass |
47 oz. |
N/A |
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$3.41 |
$2.78 |
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Synlawn |
Platinum 355 |
82 oz. |
Premium 240 |
78 oz. |
Fescue 110 |
48 oz. |
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$6.89 |
$5.29 |
$3.39 |
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Synthetic Turf International |
65 |
65 oz. |
50 |
50 oz. |
N/A |
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$4.10 |
$3.50 |
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Pregra |
E Series |
69 oz. |
MBO 350 |
72 oz. |
N/A |
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$4.50 |
$3.99 |
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On Deck Sports |
Liberty Elite |
90 oz. |
Liberty Pro |
69 oz. |
Liberty |
46 oz. |
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$4.45 |
$3.75 |
$2.75 |
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Tiger Turf |
74 |
74 oz. |
64 |
64 oz. |
N/A |
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$2.94 |
$2.94 |
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Omega Turf |
Omega 7 |
70 oz. |
N/A |
N/A |
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$4.50 |
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Turf Pro Grass |
Dark Green |
N/A |
Light Green |
N/A |
N/A The Animatrix hd |
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$5.00 |
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Polyturf
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92 |
92 oz. |
65 |
65 oz. |
58 |
58 oz. |
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$3.85 |
$3.30 |
$3.25 |
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Easy Turf |
Turf Only Unavailable |
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Forever Lawn |
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Installation
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download: Training Aid Assembly Instructions (B) clicks: 203 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 203 |
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download: Panel Platform Assembly Instructions (B) clicks: 185 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 185 |
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download: Easy Install Guide (47.81KB) clicks: 191 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 191 |
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download: Sizing - How to estimate the correct amount. (B) clicks: 196 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 196 |
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download: Standard setup (B) clicks: 183 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 183 |
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download: Dogbone Assembly Instructions (B) clicks: 184 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 184 |
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download: ATS Professional Installation Manual (78.66KB) clicks: 117 added: 31/10/2008 clicks: 117 |
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Turf Specifications
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download: PetPro-46 Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (23.25KB) clicks: 219 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 219 |
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download: PetProPLUS-90 Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (20.29KB) clicks: 190 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 190 |
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download: ProPUTT Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (B) clicks: 194 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 194 |
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download: Warranty Details (B) clicks: 217 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 217 |
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download: Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (23.20KB) clicks: 191 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 191 |
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download: LXR-Pro-73 Series Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (26.24KB) clicks: 189 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 189 |
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download: XPR-42 Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (B) clicks: 202 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 202 |
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download: SportPRO-44 Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (B) clicks: 195 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 195 |
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download: ProPlayPLUS-65 Series Specifications & Details. (94.15KB) clicks: 188 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 188 |
| ProPlayPLUS-65 Series Specifications & Details. | |
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download: C33 Series Specifications & Details. (26.04KB) clicks: 180 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 180 |
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download: LXR-46 Series Specifications & Details. (26.24KB) clicks: 192 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 192 |
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download: XPR-40 Series Specifications & Details. (B) clicks: 175 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 175 |
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download: ProPlayPLUS-46 Series Specifications & Details. (23.25KB) clicks: 176 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 176 |
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download: ProPlay Series Specifications & Details. (26.04KB) clicks: 178 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 178 |
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download: SportPRO-46 Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (B) clicks: 193 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 193 |
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download: PetPRO Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (26.05KB) clicks: 195 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 195 |
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download: ProPlay-PLU Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (23.35KB) clicks: 181 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 181 |
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download: SportPRO-51 Series Artificial Turf Specifications & Details (B) clicks: 187 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 187 |
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download: LXC-34 Series Specifications & Details. (26.05KB) clicks: 184 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 184 |
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Golf & Putting Greens
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download: Making Regulation Cups (B) clicks: 186 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 186 |
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Cost Savings
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download: Cost Savings Analysis - Athletic Fields (40.47KB) clicks: 226 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 226 |
| Cost Savings Analysis - Athletic Fields | |
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download: Cost Savings Residentiala - Residential Properties (58.46KB) clicks: 184 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 184 |
| Cost Savings Residentiala - Residential Properties | |
Purchasing
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download: Credit Application (1.69MB) clicks: 178 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 178 |
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download: Cost Savings Analysis - Residential Properties (94.15KB) clicks: 199 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 199 |
| Cost Savings Analysis - Residential Properties | |
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download: Cost Savings Analysis (132.88KB) clicks: 187 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 187 |
| Cost Savings Analysis | |
General
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download: Our brochure (549.11KB) clicks: 209 added: 25/04/2008 clicks: 209 |
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