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How To Lay ONE-DNA Artificial Grass

Fitting our pioneering ONE-DNA turf requires a different approach to standard artificial grass due to its unique composition and flexible properties.

Tools Required To Lay ONE-DNA Artificial Grass

If you are wishing to achieve the best result for your artificial turf installation, the following tools are necessary:

Cutting Knife & Sharp Blades
Joining tape
Joining adhesive (EverFix Ultra)
Tape measure
Carpet Kicker
Galvanised nails
Hammer
Drop Spreader
Power Blower
Stiff Brush
Carpet Bolster
Lino Knife

Preparation:

Sub-base needs to be stable and permeable to water;
Always use rolls from the same production batch;

Standard Installation:

Prepare base, using a geotextile below stone base;
Install Vertedge® at perimeters, set 10mm away from edge, using quick set cement;
Install layer of shockpad if playground scenario;
Roll out the artificial grass;
Lay it with approx. 5-10 cm overlap on the perimeter edges;
Allow the carpet to settle for a period of time;
Pin the carpet in centre and stretch toward perimeter using a carpet kicker, 30cm’s from perimeter and pin, working one side at a time;
Joints: Position second section of grass to be jointed;
Cut off 2-3 tuft rows off both sections;
Pin the area to be jointed to prevent movement;
Glue the seams with recommended adhesive;
Roll the seam with a seam roller for maximum adhesion;
Put weight on the seam (sand bags) to ensure strong bonding;
Apply a specialist high-grade sand infill (e.g. Garside 2EW) for stability, using a drop spreader and power blower. IMPORTANT: Apply from inside to out with at least 50% of the required total infill;
Remove the pins once sand applied and area is stable;
Trim the perimeter edges in and fix at leading edges (i.e. up to paths, patios) with galvanised nails. For best results using Vertedge, allow +5mm overlay on grass and tuck into gap with bolster or lino knife (securing with adhesive at leading edges);
Apply the rest of the infill (concentrating on perimeters);
Brush and blow to neatly finish the project.

Top Tip:

Ensure you use a sharp blade on the knife when cutting and trimming. Due to the backing on this product you must regularly change blades for the best finish.

Important Notes

For larger projects, follow these same steps but work section by section, infilling as you move across the area.
Although ONE-DNA meets the EN 13746 standard for stability, it can still react to temperature changes like other artificial grass. This requires extra attention in larger projects. On multi-day projects, ensure that the installed area is sanded with at least 50% of the required infill before leaving the site.
Do not disturb joints during first 72 hours after install.

Sand Infill

Product	Weight per m2
Play 24mm	25kg
Vista 30mm	15kg
Elan 35mm	12.5kg

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