Do It Yourself
DIY Artificial Lawn Installation Guide from Perth’s Specialists
DIY Artificial Lawn Installation Guide from Perth’s Specialists
For any DIY advice, please contact our friendly team. At Green Planet Grass, we provide premium-quality, Australian-made synthetic grasses, along with essential supplies like pins, tape, silica sand infill, and Pet Fill®.
Note: Power brooms and compactors can be hired from providers such as Kennard’s Hire Services. Check availability at your nearest branch.
Site ExcavationRemove all old lawn, sand, or rubble. Be sure to eliminate any roots or stumps that could decompose over time and cause uneven areas under your new lawn. Cap sprinklers or remove reticulation systems as needed. Excavate to accommodate 60mm of compacted cracker dust/crushed blue metal, plus the height of the grass. Consider the desired elevation of the lawn above surrounding paving or driveways. After excavation, level the area with a rake and sand spreader. If borders are needed to prevent base crumbling, install them at this stage. Skip Bins: For 100mm excavation, allocate 1m3 of skip bin for every 10m2 of area. |
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Base PreparationPrepare the base using 60mm of compacted cracker dust / crushed blue metal. For verge installations where vehicles may park, use an 80mm road base layer topped with 20mm of compacted cracker dust. Spread and level the base before screeding it flat. Hose down the base, compact it thoroughly, and screed again to ensure a smooth surface. The area is now ready for grass installation. Why Cracker Dust / Crushed Blue Metal? This material compacts well, ensures a smooth finish, and allows efficient water drainage. It is more stable than yellow sand and is available from landscaping suppliers like Soils aint Soils. |
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Laying the GrassEnsure all pieces of grass run in the same direction. Cut the grass to the required lengths using a sharp blade (e.g., a Stanley knife). Position the grass carefully. For joins, align pieces side by side without glue initially to achieve a seamless connection. To ensure an invisible join, remove the selvedge and two stitch lines from the edges of the lawn. Once satisfied, fold back the edges, place joining tape on the base, and fold the grass back into position. |
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Securing with PinsSecure the grass by placing pins every 200mm. This ensures a neat, firm finish and adds stability. |
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Infill ApplicationSpread silica sand at a rate of 10-14kg per square meter (depending on the grass type). For Pet Fill®, apply approximately 7-10kg per square meter. Confirm the required quantity of infill when purchasing your grass. Use a stiff broom or power broom to brush the sand evenly into the grass. |
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Admire Your WorkRelax and enjoy your new lawn! It’s water-free, maintenance-free, and stays lush year-round. |
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Site ExcavationRemove all old lawn, sand, or rubble. Be sure to eliminate any roots or stumps that could decompose over time and cause uneven areas under your new lawn. Cap sprinklers or remove reticulation systems as needed. Excavate to accommodate 60mm of compacted cracker dust/crushed blue metal, plus the height of the grass. Consider the desired elevation of the lawn above surrounding paving or driveways. After excavation, level the area with a rake and sand spreader. If borders are needed to prevent base crumbling, install them at this stage. SKIP BINS: For 100mm excavation, allocate 1m3 of skip bin for every 10m2 of area. |
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Base PreparationPrepare the base using 60mm of compacted cracker dust / crushed blue metal. For verge installations where vehicles may park, use an 80mm road base layer topped with 20mm of compacted cracker dust. Spread and level the base before screeding it flat. Hose down the base, compact it thoroughly, and screed again to ensure a smooth surface. The area is now ready for grass installation. Why Cracker Dust / Crushed Blue Metal? This material compacts well, ensures a smooth finish, and allows efficient water drainage. It is more stable than yellow sand and is available from landscaping suppliers like Soils aint Soils. |
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Laying The GrassEnsure all pieces of grass run in the same direction. Cut the grass to the required lengths using a sharp blade (e.g., a Stanley knife). Position the grass carefully. For joins, align pieces side by side without glue initially to achieve a seamless connection. To ensure an invisible join, remove the selvedge and two stitch lines from the edges of the lawn. Once satisfied, fold back the edges, place joining tape on the base, and fold the grass back into position. |
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Securing with PinsSecure the grass by placing pins every 200mm. This ensures a neat, firm finish and adds stability. |
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Infill ApplicationSpread silica sand at a rate of 10-14kg per square meter (depending on the grass type). For Pet Fill®, apply approximately 7-10kg per square meter. Confirm the required quantity of infill when purchasing your grass. Use a stiff broom or power broom to brush the sand evenly into the grass. |
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Admire Your WorkRelax and enjoy your new lawn! It’s water-free, maintenance-free, and stays lush year-round. |
Site Excavation
Remove all old lawn, sand, or rubble. Be sure to eliminate any roots or stumps that could decompose over time and cause uneven areas under your new lawn. Cap sprinklers or remove reticulation systems as needed.
Excavate to accommodate 60mm of compacted cracker dust/crushed blue metal, plus the height of the grass. Consider the desired elevation of the lawn above surrounding paving or driveways.
After excavation, level the area with a rake and sand spreader. If borders are needed to prevent base crumbling, install them at this stage.
SKIP BINS: For 100mm excavation, allocate 1m3 of skip bin for every 10m2 of area.
Base Preparation
Prepare the base using 60mm of compacted cracker dust / crushed blue metal. For verge installations where vehicles may park, use an 80mm road base layer topped with 20mm of compacted cracker dust.
Spread and level the base before screeding it flat. Hose down the base, compact it thoroughly, and screed again to ensure a smooth surface. The area is now ready for grass installation.
Why Cracker Dust / Crushed Blue Metal?
This material compacts well, ensures a smooth finish, and allows efficient water drainage. It is more stable than yellow sand and is available from landscaping suppliers like Soils aint Soils.
Laying The Grass
Ensure all pieces of grass run in the same direction.
Cut the grass to the required lengths using a sharp blade (e.g., a Stanley knife). Position the grass carefully. For joins, align pieces side by side without glue initially to achieve a seamless connection. To ensure an invisible join, remove the selvedge and two stitch lines from the edges of the lawn. Once satisfied, fold back the edges, place joining tape on the base, and fold the grass back into position.
Securing with Pins
Secure the grass by placing pins every 200mm. This ensures a neat, firm finish and adds stability.
Infill Application
Spread silica sand at a rate of 10-14kg per square meter (depending on the grass type). For Pet Fill®, apply approximately 7-10kg per square meter. Confirm the required quantity of infill when purchasing your grass. Use a stiff broom or power broom to brush the sand evenly into the grass.
Admire Your Work
Relax and enjoy your new lawn! It’s water-free, maintenance-free, and stays lush year-round.
