Frequently Asked Questions – All You Need to Know About  Artificial Turf, Astro Turf, Installation and more

Synthetic grass is a better looking surface that fits the natural surroundings. It is an all weather surface that allows play straight after rain. Grass is much easier on players’ ankle, knee and hip joints. Longer lasting – up to 20 years in a private residence. Low maintenance (clean surface of leaves and spray once a year).

In a private residence 34m x 16m, up to a maximum of 36m x 18m. Inner city sites can be smaller depending on the space available. Actual playing area is 23.78m x 10.97m.

30.5m X 15.25m

No, the court surface is loose laid over the base with all seams taped and glued. The sand infill holds the court in place – there is approximately 10-12 tonne of sand per court. In areas where the court is exposed to high winds, the edge of the court should be glued to the base.

The drainage is very similar to natural turf. The turf backing has plenty of perforated holes allowing for water to drain vertically. The infill acts as a filter also.

Either concrete or asphalt are the preferred base options. Depending on the stability of the sub base and depth of the base course, we recommend a minimum 100mm reinforced slab with a 1% fall across the surface. The concrete can be fiber reinforced or include steel mesh reinforcing in 20mpa concrete.

North to slightly North-East.

Life expectancy is 15-25 years with an 8-10 year factory warranty.

Regular spraying for moss and algae, and sand grooming.

Artificial Turf NZ refers to synthetic grass products available in New Zealand that are designed to mimic the look and feel of natural grass. These products are used for various applications, including residential lawns, sports fields, and commercial landscapes.

It offers several advantages, including: Durability: It withstands heavy use and harsh weather conditions. Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep compared to natural grass. Aesthetic Appeal: Provides a consistently green and manicured look year-round.

The cost can vary depending on several factors, including the size of the wicket, the quality of the cricket astro turf, and specific installation requirements. It is advisable to consult with turf suppliers or professionals to obtain accurate cost estimates tailored to your project needs.

Artificial turf installation costs can differ based on the area size and the complexity of the installation. Generally, prices range from $80 to $200 per square metre, including GST, for professional installation. Factors affecting the cost include site preparation, turf type, and additional features like drainage systems.

Yes, artificial golf turf and artificial grass putting green are available for wholesale purchase. Many installers offer bulk purchasing options, which can be cost-effective for larger projects or commercial installations. Wholesale options typically provide a variety of turf types suitable for different golfing or putting green needs. View available options here! 

Artificial grass putting greens offer several benefits: Low Maintenance: They eliminate the need for watering, mowing, and fertilisation. Durability: High-quality turf can last over 10 years with proper care. Year-Round Use: They provide a consistent playing surface regardless of weather conditions. Aesthetic and Property Value: Enhance the beauty of your backyard and potentially increase property value.

Yes, our pad and artificial turf grass system meets NZ Safety Standards NZS 5828:2015.

The proplay pad and turf provides one of the most cost effective solutions on the market, in particular for the higher fall height areas of a playground.

Research shows children have fewer injuries when playing on artificial turf in nz compared to other ground covers. We have turf installed at numerous schools and childcare centers. Our turf meets all requirements for NZ Safety Standards NZS 5828:2015. Basketball, cricket, hockey, soccer and nearly all backyard sports can be included in your new backyard astroturf setup.

Spraying for moss and algae may need to completed annually,  and grooming of the turf to keep it clean and free of debris. 

Ideally the following steps need to be undertaken: Removal of a minimum of 100mm of grass/topsoil and dispose off site Installation of ground treated timber edge surrounding the outside of the area for securing of the new surface, in particular around high wear areas Lay geotextile cloth over the existing subgrade to separate the underlying surface from the new basecourse Import, level and compact a minimum of 85mm of compacted GAP20 topped with 15mm of GAP7 to complete the final levelling. Lay the selected turf surface- gluing all seams and nailing of the edges to the timber Installation of the sand layer with a drop spreader using 3 passes to slowly drop the sand into the fibres. Use the rotating brush unit in between each layer to bring the fibres up and prevent any from being trapped under the sand. It’s important to install enough sand to support the base of the fibres, a sand volume to be 15kg/sqm is recommended.

Periodically a weed will try to come up, most commonly on the edges near concrete. It is possible to see one come up in a drain hole. If that happens pull up the weed and spray the area with a little weed killer, it will stop the weed from coming up again and won’t harm the turf.

The affected area can be cut out and replaced very easily.

No your pet will not damage your synthetic turf, the turf fibres are very strong and can withstand play and use from cats and dogs.

No, the turf is installed with the correct volume of sand.

Spraying for moss and algae may need to be completed annually for any small weeds that may appear within the sand layer,  and grooming of the turf with a stiff yard brush and rake to keep it clean and free of debris.

Please refer to our Guide for measuring turf on our shop page or click here for a pdf.

The artificial grass pile should face toward your house or deck or entertaining areas. Any areas joined together must all run the same direction.

It is not possible to get it absolutely even without a spreader. You can hire a drop spreader from hire shops. Otherwise, a square mouth shovel in small drops over the full width of the square end, or some people will use a bucket with holes in the bottom and walk this back and forth – although this can take a long time!
Please note – once sand has been too heavily distributed in one spot, it is extremely difficult to spread that sand out…

The preference is to use 300mm cloth joining tape and 226 solvent glue.  We sell smaller quantities of glue on our website and tape, or the other option for sake of ease, is double sided joining tape. We always recommend cloth tape and glue.

It’s best to use a landscape 4mm square notch trowel.

Turf is easy to cut with a new blade on a box cutter knife – cut from the backing and follow the seam lines. Try and keep an equal distance between each side of the cut so that excess backing does not show.

Landscaping pins into basecourse and 30mm clouts into timber edging.

100mm – 90mm of Gap 20, compacted followed by a screed of GAP7 for final levels.

Not if the  subgrade is clay or strong. Generally you should use geocloth on topsoil or sloping areas.

Timber or basecourse 10-15mm below path.

You’d need to hire a 60kg min plate compactor.

Trim off 1-2 ribs of both side of the roll (around 1.5cm).

Nail every 150mm