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Artificial Grass Installation – Everything You Need to Know

09-04-2025

Artificial Grass Installation – Everything You Need to Know

Artificial grass installation is a great way to get a luscious-looking lawn without the maintenance that often comes with the real thing.

Bringing a wide range of benefits to every garden and outdoor space, at Artificial Lawn Company we’ve spent more than 25 years installing quality artificial grass for clients throughout Maidstone, Gravesend, Medway and the surrounding areas.

In this article, we’ll outline everything you need to know about artificial grass installation, guiding you through the process and the benefits it offers.

Artificial grass installation process

At Artificial Lawn Company, we make the installation process extremely straightforward and with minimal disruption to you.

Taking a tailored approach, our process is as follows:

Site Survey to measure the area, discuss your needs and show you our samples

We’ll start with a professional site survey where we’ll assess your space. Our expert team will take the time to listen to your requirements and then recommend our most suitable artificial grass products. Then, we’ll measure the space to determine the exact amount of artificial grass required. While you might have already given us the dimensions for your initial budget quotation, we always double-check for accuracy and ensure you only ever pay for what you need. Your full written quotation will shortly follow after your free site survey.

Removing the existing lawn

The next step is to remove your existing lawn and dig down to prepare a stable base for your artificial grass installation. The depth will vary to suit your requirements and drainage.

Laying the subbase

A solid yet free-draining subbase is essential for durability.

We typically use a granite aggregate mix consisting of stone and dust which is compacted. We use our own specially blended mix which is more stone and less dust, perfect for pets and offering maximum drainage. Depending on the project, alternative aggregates, such as type 1 or shock pads, may also be used to suit your specific needs.

Installing the weed membrane

To prevent weed growth and ensure longevity, we’ll lay a protective weed membrane beneath the grass. This will ensure your lawn always looks pristine.

Laying the grass

Once the groundwork is complete, we’ll carefully lay out your new artificial grass.

Trimming for a perfect fit

Using a Stanley knife, we’ll trim any excess grass to achieve a clean and well-defined look.

Joining the sections

To create a seamless appearance, we will join multiple grass sections together using specialist jointing tape and a weatherproof polyurethane adhesive until the entire lawn has been neatly joined.

Spreading sand and brushing

To enhance the grass’ appearance, we’ll finish by applying kiln-dried silica sand and using a mechanical power brush to work it in. This will help the blades to stand upright, giving your lawn a lush, natural look.

For more information on how we install artificial lawns, check out our process page.

Artificial grass installation and everything you need to know

Before transforming your garden with artificial grass, there are a few things you need to know:

Benefits

The benefits of artificial grass are extensive and include:

Low maintenance
Durable
Versatile
Natural looking
Pet and child-friendly

Types

At Artificial Lawn Company, we supply and install a wide range of different types, tailoring products to our customers’ needs.

This includes:

Plus, all our artificial grass is child friendly so perfect for little ones, too.

Maintenance

Artificial grass is far more low maintenance than natural grass, but you still need to do some upkeep. Basic care like brushing with a stiff brush is enough to keep it looking its best; simply keeping the pile upright and clearing debris.

Take a look at our FAQs page to find out everything you need to know about our artificial grass products.

For more information or to place an order for your new artificial grass, contact our expert team today.

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