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HOW TO INSTALL SYNTHETIC GRASS // DIY Artificial Grass

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HOW TO INSTALL SYNTHETIC GRASS // DIY Artificial Grass

3,742,629 views September 13, 2020 23:50

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In brief

Transform your yard into a low-maintenance green space by installing synthetic turf yourself. This beginner-friendly guide covers removing old grass, preparing the base, and securing the turf with SmartTurf’s recommended materials and tools—ideal for DIYers tackling a small to medium project.

Key steps

  1. Kill and remove existing grass using weed killer and a sod cutter
  2. Spread and level ¼” crushed rock over the prepared area
  3. Compact the rock layer with a plate compactor for stability
  4. Install steel stakes and nails to anchor the synthetic turf edges

Questions & answers

Do I need a walk-behind spreader for the rock?

Yes, the tool list includes a walk-behind spreader for even rock distribution.

Description from the creator

This DIY artificial grass video tutorial is all about how to install synthetic grass from start to finish. This is a step by step tutorial for beginners that provides all the information needed to install synthetic turf from SmartTurf. We go through the whole process of removing grass, to leveling, weed barrier installation, to rock application, compaction, turf install and SmartFill. Bring Your Own Tools (BYOTools 91).

HUGE THANK YOU to SmartTurf for all of their support on this project. If interested in purchasing turf please use the following link: bit.ly/diybyot

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Material List:
-SmartTurf bit.ly/diybyot
-SmartFill smartturf.com/smart-fill/
-1/4" Crushed Minus Rock bit.ly/3hernC4
-Weed & Grass Killer amzn.to/3inB6Yi
-Weed Barrier amzn.to/2Zo6Vsb
-Steel Stakes amzn.to/33cSoAU
-5" Galvanized Nails amzn.to/2FmCImu

Tool List:
-Shovel amzn.to/3mcs6re
-Rake amzn.to/2F9GHDb
-Leaf Rake amzn.to/3k1BU5e
-Sod Cutter bit.ly/33kvaJ4
-Plate Compactor
-Hammer amzn.to/3ilpVz0
-Construction Knife amzn.to/3bKJPky
-Tape Measure amzn.to/3mb3kYn
-6' Level amzn.to/3ijky3D
-Walk Behind Spreader amzn.to/35rPg76
-Turf Seam Tape amzn.to/3k3eNaH
-Mapei Turf PU bit.ly/2Fqqo4F
-V-Notch Trowel amzn.to/3bNoS8F
-Construction Broom amzn.to/3bL3IrM

MUSIC:

Min0:00 - Venice Beach: Topher Mohr & Alex Elena
Min22:22 - Pata Pata: Miriam Makeba (Matt Cherne Remix) chernebeats.com

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BYOT published this 23:50 video tutorial on September 13, 2020. It has been watched 3,742,629 times on YouTube.

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BYOT
Duration
23:50
Published
September 13, 2020
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