Artificial Grass Installation Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Easigrass Dubai ensures Expert Preparation, Precision Laying, and Flawless Finishes for Your Artificial Grass in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
How To Install Artificial Grass
There’s no question that artificial grass is built to last. If you’re looking to add value to your home while enjoying a surface that’s durable, artificial grass is the perfect choice. As experts with more than 30 years of experience, we understand the ins and outs of artificial grass installation, especially when having to deal with the harsh climate of the UAE. From correct leveling to placement, you can rest assured we have the tools and skills to deliver an exceptional installation, every time!
Step 1: Remove existing earth/dirt/sand down to the required depth.
Our irrigation experts arrive at your property ahead of the main installation team. This ensures we can cap off any irrigation pipes and test the system to ensure there are no issues with irrigation leaking. Once the installation team arrives, we begin with the first major step of the Easigrass installation process. With expert knowledge and the right tools at our disposal, we work meticulously to dig down to the required depth (around 6cm), working carefully to ensure we don’t hit any irrigation pipes or electrical wires around your lawn.
We want to make sure your artificial lawn is smooth and consistent, and that requires us to remove the existing grass and any living vegetation. All weeds and grass roots are removed, preventing regrowth that could damage your artificial grass in the future. Normal sand and soil are also not suitable for your artificial grass installation as it doesn’t provide a stable surface. To ensure a smooth and level surface, this is replaced with a more solid base material.
Step 2: Water and compact remaining earth/sand/soil.
Once all existing earth is removed, we’re left with a rough and bumpy surface. To provide a smooth and level surface for your artificial grass installation, the ground needs to be flattened and compacted so that it’s as hard as possible, providing the perfect foundation for the rest of the base. While the foundation will still be permeable, it will now be hard, firm and flat, giving us a great start for the rest of the base system. One of the tools at our disposal is the Easi-Wacker plate, which we use for this part of the base work.
Step 3: Install interlock/brick edging
This is usually the stage of the installation that confuses our clients, as it looks as if we’re adding an extra edge to the lawn. Well, actually we are, but it’s not an edge anyone will be able to see. These interlocking bricks sit under the grass and give us something solid to glue to. While many companies use nails, spikes, or leave the edges, we avoid using metal anywhere on our grass. Metal spikes can eventually rust and can be extremely dangerous, especially for those walking barefoot. For us, leaving the edges unsecured is not an option. In Dubai and the Middle East, temperatures can fluctuate dramatically between day and night, causing the grass to expand and contract throughout the day. To prevent your artificial grass from rippling, it must be secured at the edges to keep it firmly in place. If it is not properly secured, it will curl up and ripple within days.
Step 4: Geo-textile layer
Once the earth is nicely compacted and the new edging is in, we fit a heavy-duty geotextile membrane to act as a weed barrier. This geotextile layer is like a thin paper sheet, which acts as an additional barrier to prevent any organic material from growing up through your artificial grass installation. Along with preventing growth, it also acts as a stabiliser, separating the compacted earth and the aggregate base. This is the next part of the system.
Step 5: The Base material
We now introduce a crushed rock aggregate to form the new base. This material is easily compactable and creates a solid, stable base, which is perfect for artificial grass. We spread it out over the geotextile membrane and then carefully level it by hand, making sure it is perfectly flat and even.
Step 6: Compact the new aggregate base.
Once the base is levelled by hand and thoroughly watered, we make sure we compact it over and over again to get the perfect finish. Once it has been given adequate attention, it will be even and feel extremely solid. Don’t worry – it will still remain porous for excellent drainage.
Step 7: Check the new base levels are perfect
We want to ensure your artificial grass is laid on a perfectly flat and smooth surface. To do this, we check the base levels with a straight edge.
Step 8: Supply and fit your chosen Easigrass™.
Now comes the fun part: laying your Easigrass artificial grass. First, we work out the optimal direction for the pile of the grass to face. This is because all artificial grass products tend to lean a fraction to one direction than the other, so we want to ensure your turf is in the best position. Our extensive experience allows us to assess which direction will offer the best viewing angle while ensuring the fewest seams.
Once the uncut rolls are in place, we’ll roughly cut the grass so it’s easier to work with. We then trim it to the perfect size, ensuring it’s a perfect match for the new base and edging.
Step 9: Gluing and preparing the seams
We open the prepared seams of the artificial grass so we can easily insert our glueing tape. We then apply glue to the specialist seaming tape using our in-house designed gluing machine. Once the glued tape is stretched out along the seam, it’s closed onto the tape. This gives a perfect fit and leaves the seams virtually invisible.
Step 10: Close the seams
This is where our experience and product knowledge come into play. When the seam is closed, it should be about 97% invisible. Under the correct circumstances, the seam can completely disappear. However, if you know where to look and you have a keen eye, you can spot it. The technician will look for areas along the seam that are more visible than others, trimming the grass accordingly. Only our most experienced installers work on the seams.
Step 11: Apply artificial grass glue to all edges
Once all the seams are closed and meticulously checked, we then move on to glueing the edges of the system. This ensures there is no movement once the installation is complete. Once the glue is in place on the edges, we attach the artificial grass and apply pressure in order to create a strong bond.
Step 12: Apply the sand Infill
Once the artificial grass is cut into place and all the edges and seams are glued, it’s time to get the sand on as quickly as possible. The sand does three important things: it weighs the whole system down to prevent movement caused by shrinkage, wind, or heavy use. The sand infill also helps to keep the fibres standing upright for as long as possible, protecting the backing of the artificial grass carpet from being pierced or damaged. The sand we use isn’t beach or dune sand, but a special kind of sand called silica sand, made from broken down mineral quartz. It’s the same white sand you see in bunkers on golf courses.
This is a very clean and round sand, so it protects the artificial grass blades and the base of the grass. Once the sand has been applied, it needs to be massaged into the fibres so that it sinks right to the bottom of the grass and sits on the backing material. We do this using a blower and a power brush to help evenly distribute the silica sand throughout the installation. Once we’ve been over the installation with the blower and brush, the sand will become totally invisible. However, it will remain there throughout the lifespan of the grass, keeping it protected.
Step 13: Silica sand levelling
Once the silica sand is in the grass, we find any areas that feel slightly uneven. Using a blower, we evenly distribute the sand throughout the installation so that the grass feels nice and even underfoot.
Step 14: Clean up
This is the last step in our artificial grass installation process. We give the installation a quick spray with water and a final brush with the power broom. Any dust that has settled on the grass fibres is washed away. Once all this is done, we introduce you to your new Easigrass lawn!
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