Optimum Artificial Grass

Optimum Artificial Grass (40mm pile height)

Optimum artificial grass has a 40mm pile which has a great mixture of greens to provide a natural looking lawn. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a slightly lusher looking lawn. Great all round product!

Available in 2m & 4m widths.

Specifications

• Pile Height – 37mm (±10%)
• Weight – 3020 g (±10%)
• Roll Width – 2 or 4m
• Colour – Forest Green, Green, Light green, Tan thatch
• Fibre – Polyethylene, Polypropylene
• Guarantee – 10 Years (UK)
• UV Stabilised – Yes
• Drainage holes – Yes
• Sand-fill required – No

How To Install Artificial Grass

To keep things simple, you can lay artificial grass by using the required tools listed above and by following our 6 easy steps below:

1. Plan and clear the area
2. Create an edge
3. Lay the base
4. Apply weed membrane
5. Lay the artificial grass and trim edges
6. Add finishing touches

Read on below for information on each step and learn how to install artificial grass.

Step One: Plan & Clear the Area

Before starting your project, plan out the area to be covered.

Remove the turf to a depth of 2″ using a turf cutter or spade and remove any large stones, bricks, or other obstructions.
When measuring the artificial grass ensure you’re looking to the garden from your main view point i.e. directly outside your property and then take the width x length measurements. You need to make sure you have the pile of the artificial grass facing the property as this will then leave the best desired finish once installed.

Step Two: Create an Edge

If there are no perimeters for the product to butt up against, install an edging system. We recommend securing your artificial turf using either composite or timber frame and if you’re going up against a patio installing a cement haunch.

Step Three: Lay the Base

Install the type 1 MOT to circa 40mm depth, this on average will work out to be 1 tonne of materials every 10M2. If you have a 50M2 garden for example you would need 5 tonne type 1 MOT and 1 tonne grano dust.

After you’ve installed your type 1 MOT, apply your grano dust. Use a piece of timber to drag the sand or dust across the application area to provide a smooth surface. If using sand, the depth should not be more than 20mm.

Step Four: Apply Weed Membrane

Once the base is compacted, apply a weed membrane to the area and secure it in position with 4″ galvanised steel nails every 0.75m around the perimeter. This will prevent weed growth whilst allowing water drainage.
Trim off any waste membrane from the edges.

Step Five: Lay the Artificial Grass & Trim Edges

Unroll the artificial turf over the area, being careful to not move the weed membrane. Having the pile direction running toward the house will give the best look from the windows of the house.
Once positioned, trim the excess artificial grass. We recommend changing blades every 10 metres to ensure the blade stays sharp enough.

Free Technical Support

If you have any questions about fitting your own artificial grass, our head office team are happy to help with any technical queries. Call us to talk through any tricky aspects on 0330 128 0988.

Once you’ve ordered your artificial grass and have received delivery, an email will be sent providing you with your 10 year warranty on the product.