Posted by Real Life Grass | Posted in News & Updates, Special Offers | Posted on 30-04-2012
We now have our Play Life Artificial Grass back in stock which is now has a 10mm pile height. This is now available in 2m and 4m widths in our online store. Prices start from just £5.99
This grass is ideal for all kinds of exhibitions, display areas or other temporary uses. The light weight nature of the grass makes it easy to roll up and store, ready for the next show. This can also be used for many permanent fixtures such as play areas, balconies, roof gardens ect.
This Artificial Grass actually works out cheaper to buy than most companies could hire it out.
Posted by Real Life Grass | Posted in Artificial Grass Applications | Posted on 06-04-2012
Will weeds grow through my Artificial Grass?
When installing our artificial grass we believe you should use a geotextile membrane to prevent weed growth. Even though our artificial grass has a tough latex backing, weed growth could still emerge from the drainage holes of the artificial grass.
Posted by Real Life Grass | Posted in Artificial Grass Applications | Posted on 25-01-2012
There’s nothing better then giving our dogs a grassed area where your dogs can enjoy fresh air - although it does also bring its problems. Some dogs suffer from grass allergies, the symptoms being runny noses and itchy ears – for these unfortunate dogs Installing Artificial grass would be a perfect solution to help with there allergies.
Posted by Real Life Grass | Posted in Artificial Grass Applications | Posted on 20-01-2012
Is your patio or decking starting to look tired and worn, or maybe its too slippy in the winter months? Why not transform the look and make it a unique garden by laying artificial turf over it.
Posted by Real Life Grass | Posted in Guides | Posted on 20-01-2012
There are no warranties regarding this installation information nor any results guaranteed by using the installation information.
Materials/tools required :
- spade
- hand roller or vibrating plate
- a sharp Stanley knife
- large pair of sharp scissors
- a mixer to mix the bi-component adhesive
- stiff brush
- hammer
- stainless pegs
- geo-textile
- spatula
- rake
| Before StartingWork out the lengths and widths you require. Lay out the area where to install the artificial grass.Ground Preparation for gardens
Remove all vegetation and rocks, down to the bare earth (pic.1) (pic.2)A sub base of sand is installed. This base should be porous.
Spread, level and compact the sub base with a hand roller or vibrating plate (pic.3).
During dry conditions wet the sub base a day before the installation ( pic.4).
Nail a geo-textile weed barrier to the base (pic.5)
Ground Preparation on existing hard surfaces
Remove surface imperfections
Thoroughly clean to remove all dirt, paint, grease that will prevent good adhesion
Installation on Gardens
Cut
The rolls are laid out. As all rolls have a directional pile, ensure that all rolls are laid out in the same direction*
Cut carefully in the backing of the artificial grass and trim (pic.6).
Adjacent rolls should be laid together ensuring that straight cut edges can be butted close together. Butt both surfaces together, ensuring the pile is running in the same direction (pic.7).
The edges are then folded back (pic.8)*
Seaming tape
The seaming tape is used to put the rolls together. Unroll the seaming tape along the seam line, ensuring equal tape laid centrally along the seam (pic.9)*
Before applying the adhesive, fix the seaming tape to the sub base with stainless pegs.*
Adhesive
Mix the bi-component adhesive with a mixer*
Apply the adhesive with a spatula to the top surface of the seaming tape. (pic.10)
The edges of the artificial grass are now folded back and pressed down. Match the directional pile of the rolls. (pic.11)*
Borders
Fix with stainless pegs on wooden beams (treated to prevent moisture) or with stainless pegs in the sub base.
Brush
Brush the piles. (pic.12)
Installation on existing hard surfaces
Lay out the rolls
Rolls can be loose laid or fixed with a spots of outdoor adhesive or with double-sided adhesive tape.
Brush the piles.
* if joins have to be made
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Posted by Real Life Grass | Posted in News & Updates | Posted on 20-01-2012
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