How To Buy The Best Artificial Grass [Consumer Guide]

Don’t get faked out by fake grass providers that provide subpar products.

There is much more to fake grass than meets the eye.

The best artificial grass not only looks great, but also feels great underfoot and fits your budget and your needs. That’s why it’s important while you’re considering the switch to artificial turf to look for the best there is.

There’s also the consideration that artificial turf of a lesser quality will have more problems than you bargained for. For one thing, you want to make sure that you don’t purchase a product that has lead in it, since it isn’t safe for people or pets to be around. What’s more, you’ll also want to be sure that you go with a higher quality turf that is designed to remain cool and usable all year round. Lower quality grasses can get hot under direct sunlight and don’t have the infill or backing to help them last as long either.

So how do you make sure you get the best grass on the market at a price you can afford? The good news is there’s plenty to choose from. Here are just a few factors to keep in mind as you choose your new turf.

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Not all artificial lawn is identical, and the differences start with colour. For certain, you can choose from more creative colours like reds, blues, yellows, and rusts especially if you’re creating a play area or updating a childcare centre.

But greens can also vary in colour and shade, and the best artificial grass will do their best to resemble common varieties of grass found here in Perth. Many come with a buffalo look style that mimics its popular natural counterpart. Other styles come in more vibrant greens and with different levels of shine to make the grass look as natural (or not) as you want.

Piling, or how high the grass blades are, is also a major consideration for choosing the best artificial grass. Different pilings can help you achieve different looks or serve different functions better than others. For example, you might want a shorter and tighter piling for a putting green but longer and more loose fibres for a complete lawn replacement.

Pilings are typically represented in millimetres, with shorter heights being tighter knit and less realistic in appearance but great for sports applications. Longer lengths can still have strength and durability to them while offering a lusher feeling under foot and feature fine and flexible blades.

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This part of the process is often overlooked in instances where homeowners take on the installation of the turf themselves. Few manufacturers place an emphasis on the importance of infill, but in fact this step is critical for ensuring that your synthetic grass continues to look and feel its best for years to come.

Infill, which is typically a silica sand, helps keep the sheets of turf in place by adding a bit of weight to the backing from the top. It is also an important part of making sure that you have proper drainage when it comes to your turf. It can even add a bit of shock absorbency when walking on the turf, making it more comfortable overall. Make sure you talk with your provider about the infill they recommend as well as how much you’ll need and what it could add to the overall cost of your project.

When you’re looking at astro turf and deciding on a type as well as a provider, one of the keys to consider is whether you’ll be doing the installation yourself. While this is certainly doable, it can be a more involved project the larger the area you have to cover.

In the end, it’s usually much more worthwhile to have your synthetic lawn installation taken care of for you by a licensed and expert provider. There are a number of steps involved, from levelling and clearing the ground to inserting the proper amount of infill once the sheets of turf have been put in place. You’ll want to make sure these are all done properly and by people who understand the steps inside and out.

With installation in mind and a penchant for quality products, you’re going to want to look for a quality vendor. The best installation providers will have a portfolio or gallery of work that you can review to see how they approach projects similar to yours. They’ll also have customer references and social proofs you can check out to see what people say about working with them.

When you’re talking to vendors, here are some of the top questions to ask to narrow down not only the products but also the providers you’re willing to work with.

• How many years have you been in this business?
• What different types of turf do you offer in my price range?
• Do you provide free measure and quote services?
• Who does the actual work? Outsourced or inhouse employees?
• What turf do you recommend for use with pets?
• What warranties come with your products?
• Do you offer a workmanship warranty on the installation?

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Synthetic turf have come a long way from the one and done look and feel of yesteryear. They’re now available in a number of different varieties to suit any aesthetic, function, or budget. To this end, you’ll want to work with a quality team like EverGreen Synthetic Grass to select and install the best artificial grass for your home or business project.

We have over 24 years of experience providing synthetic turf to customers throughout Perth and Western Australia. We also guarantee all of our installations so you never have to worry about the quality or longevity of your selected turf.

To get started with your project, just call us on 08 9303 2130 or request a free quote online.