Turf surfaces are a great option for a playground area. They look beautiful in any setting and provide a fun, safe alternative to other kinds of surfaces. Installing turf is also much less difficult than it seems and there are only a few small steps that need to be followed in order to ensure that your turf area is properly installed.
- Remove all organic material from the area, like mulch and grass.
- Add a crushed stone aggregate up to the proper grade or fill level. Make sure the surface is level and maintains a 1% slope for drainage.
- Place padding around the area with the fabric side up. Use a utility knife or Sawzall to cut the padding to fit the space needed. Make sure the whole space is covered.
- Roll the turf onto the padding, and make sure the yarn on the turf is facing the same direction as you roll out each piece.
- Cut off the excess turf with a utility knife for an exact fit to the space.
- Edges can be nailed, stapled, or glued into place.
- Peel back the edges of each piece of turf at the seams and nail them down so that seaming tape can be added.
- Measure the length of the area that needs to be taped before cutting the seaming tape.
- Nail down the seaming tape into place.
- Add turf glue and use a trowel to spread it evenly over the seam tape.
- Fold both sides of the turf over the seaming tape and turf glue. Make sure they meet in the middle for a seamless edge. Make sure all of the glue and tape is covered by turf.
- Weigh the seam down with infill bags in order to cure the binder.
- After the seam is cured, spread the infill over the turfed area. Use a seed dropper to spread it evenly and then brush over the infill. Play sand is an acceptable form of infill.
