UNIGRASS Provides Professional Artificial Turf Installation

UNIGRAss provides customers with a comprehensive artificial turf solution, coveringinstallation services for multiple sports venues and landscape turf. We specialize in turflaying for various sports venues such as football golf, tennis, rugby and padel, ensuringthat each project meets international standards and provides excellent sportsperformance and comfort. In addition, UNiGRASs also provides professional landscapegrass installation services to create a natural and green environment for outdoor spacessuch as gardens, balconies, public parks, etc. Whether it is a sports venue or landscapedesign, we are committed to creating long-lasting. beautiful, low-maintenance turfsolutions for customers through high-quality turf materials and superb constructiontechnology. enhancing the overall experience and functionality of the space.

Artificial Turf​ Installation

Tools and Materials

  1. Turf Tape: Used to join multiple artificial turf sections, ensuring a strong, non-split seam.
  2. Seam Fabric: Lay under the turf seams to increase adhesion and stability, preventing cracking after long-term use.
  3. U-shaped Nails: Secure turf edges, seams, and corners to prevent displacement.
  4. Quartz Sand: Fill between turf fibers to improve foot feel and elasticity, maintain fiber shape, and reduce wear.
  5. Compactor: Compacts the ground and infill layer before and after installation, ensuring a level surface and preventing depressions later; choose an electric or manual model based on the area.
  6. Specialized Cutting Tools: Precisely cut turf edges and irregularly shaped areas to ensure a snug fit.
  7. Sand Spreader & Grass Brusher: The sand spreader evenly distributes quartz sand, and the brush straightens the grass fibers to prevent them from flattening after infill.
  8. Rubber mallet: Used to fix U-shaped nails, compact the joints, and reduce damage to the straw.

Preparation Before Installation

  • Measure the site area: Accurately record the length and width, allowing for a 5-10cm allowance for wastage.
  • Confirm the ground type: Determine whether it is cement, asphalt, dirt, or gravel. Different ground types require different base treatment materials.
  • Ground flatness: Measure with a 2-meter straightedge; the height difference should be ≤3mm/㎡, with no obvious bumps, depressions, or cracks.
  • Clear obstacles: Remove stones, weeds, garbage, and other debris, ensuring the ground is free of sharp objects.
  • Confirm drainage conditions: The ground should have a 1%-2% slope (to prevent water accumulation), and the existing drainage system must be unobstructed.

How To Install Artificial Turf

Artificial Turf​ Installation

1. Foundation Preparation and Drainage

  • Purpose: A stable, free-draining platform.
  • Method: Clear roots, stones and debris; compact the existing ground in passes until no settlement occurs; set a 1%–2% fall toward the drainage outlet or the site edge.
  • Accept: No soft spots underfoot, no standing water after rain. If the base is soil, geotextile fabric is laid to prevent soil erosion.
Artificial Turf​ Installation

2. Base Course Laying

  • Purpose: A solid, even layer that spreads load.
  • Method: Spread graded crushed stone to 5–10 cm and compact in layers.
  • Accept: No visible indentation when stepped on; surface true across the whole area.
Artificial Turf​ Installation

3. Landscape Fabric Installation

  • Purpose: Separation and weed suppression without blocking drainage.
  • Method: Lay fabric over the entire sub-base, overlap the joints and staple them down; keep every drainage outlet clear and uncovered.
  • Accept: No gaps between overlaps, no fabric covering an outlet.
Artificial Turf​ Installation

4. Artificial Turf Unrolling and Trimming

  • Purpose: Correct fibre direction and enough material for clean edges.
  • Method: Unroll the rolls in sequence with all grass blades facing the same direction; leave a 3–5 cm seam overlap; cut precisely along the boundaries.
  • Accept: Consistent blade direction, even overlaps, no gaps at the edges.
Artificial Turf​ Installation

5. Seam Connection

  • Purpose: A joint that cannot be seen or felt, and will not open.
  • Method: Centre seaming tape under the joint, apply turf adhesive evenly, lower and press both edges together, then weight the seam until the adhesive cures completely.
  • Accept: No visible gap or ridge; the seam holds under foot.
Artificial Turf​ Installation

6. Perimeter Fixing and Edging

  • Purpose: Stop the turf moving or lifting at the edges.
  • Method: Secure the perimeter with stainless steel or galvanised landscape staples at roughly 15–20 cm spacing; add an edging strip where a hard border is required.
  • Accept: No edge lifts by hand; the border line is straight.
Artificial Turf​ Installation

7. Infill Application

  • Purpose  Stabilise the fibres and tune how the surface plays.
  • Method  Broadcast dry silica sand or rubber granules evenly with a spreader, then groom with a power broom so the infill settles to the base of the fibres.
  • Accept  Even coverage, no bare patches, consistent fibre height.
Artificial Turf​ Installation

8. Final Grooming and Inspection

  • Purpose  A finished, safe, playable surface.
  • Method  Inspect level, seams and perimeter fixing; groom the field once more; remove all construction debris from the site.
  • Accept  No ripples or wrinkles, no exposed fixings, uniform appearance.

Installation Demonstration

What Are The Precautions for Installing Football Turf?

Make sure the selected turf meets national standards to ensure sports performance and safety.

  • Regular maintenance, including cleaning up garbage, checking joints, and replenishing quartz sand and rubber particles when necessary.
  • The installation process must be strictly in accordance with technical specifications to avoid problems such as uneven turf and poor drainage.
  • Through the design and construction of a professional team, a high-performance football field can not only provide a good game experience, but also have high cost-effectiveness and long-term use value.

Factors Affecting The Cost of Installing Artificial Turf in Sports Fields

When planning the construction of a new artificial turf sports field, the following cost factors need to be considered:
1. Foundation Engineering

1. Foundation Engineering

Usually the largest single line item: earthworks, subgrade treatment, the crushed stone base course and the drainage system. A site that drains badly, or needs significant cut and fill, will cost more than the turf itself.

2. Lighting, Fencing and Value-Added Facilities

2. Lighting, Fencing and Value-Added Facilities

LED sports lighting, perimeter fencing and netting, field cooling sprinklers, goals and maintenance equipment. Optional, but usually expected on municipal and club projects.

3. Turf System, Infill and Shock Pad

3. Turf System, Infill and Shock Pad

Pile height, density, yarn type, infill grade, and whether a shock pad is specified. A 60 mm competition pitch with a shock pad is a different budget from a 40 mm training surface.

4. Sports Equipment

4. Sports Equipment

Fence installation secures field boundaries to stop balls escaping and protect user safety, paired with sport-specific fixed equipment including goals and nets.

Key Installation Considerations for Different Scenarios

Artificial Turf Installation Cost

Artificial Turf Installation Cost

Artificial Turf Cost

The cost of installing artificial turf varies depending on several factors, but generally ranges from a few dollars to $20 per square foot. Generally, the average cost of installation is between $9 and $12 per square foot, and this price usually covers labor and materials. For example, for a small 500 square foot project, the installation cost is about $3,000 to $7,500. The total cost of artificial turf will vary depending on the quality of the turf selected, other materials used, the difficulty of installation, and the installer hired.

Artificial Turf Price Per Square Foot

For example, if the installation cost is $10 per square foot, the total cost of 1,000 square feet of turf would be $10,000 (including labor and materials). If the installation cost is $5 per square foot, the total cost would be $5,000; if the installation cost is $18 per square foot, the total cost would be $18,000.

In summary, while the size of the area is an important factor in the cost of installing artificial turf, the actual cost will also be affected by factors such as turf quality, installation complexity, and labor costs.

Professional Installation vs. DIY Installation

Durability

  • Professional Installation: Standardised base preparation and secure turf seaming; 10–15 years
  • DIY Installation: Base often non-standard; loosening, seam separation and faster material degradation; 3–5 years

Appearance

  • Professional Installation: Precise cutting and seamless splicing; high overall flatness and a unified surface
  • DIY Installation: Cutting tends to be imprecise and seams are not fully concealed

Drainage

  • Professional Installation: Gradient and drainage structure designed for the specific site
  • DIY Installation: Gradient and drainage design lack precision; higher risk of water retention and mould

Safety

  • Professional Installation: Eco-friendly backing materials, odourless and formaldehyde-free, with edges securely anchored
  • DIY Installation: Substandard materials and insufficient fixing; edges lift easily

Warranty

  • Professional Installation: Official warranty of 1–5 years with follow-up on-site maintenance
  • DIY Installation: No formal warranty; repairs at the owner's expense

FAQ

The MOQ is 500 square meters for sports turf (football grass, multi-sport court grass), and 300 square meters for leisure turf.

Yes. We can print or stitch custom logos and field markings on artificial turf for sports fields and commercial projects.

Yes, we supply detailed installation manual. We can also share installation video. If needed, we can recommend local installation team for big projects.

With professional installation and regular maintenance, our artificial turf can serve 8–15 years, depending on usage intensity and local climate.

Artificial turf needs minimal maintenance. Simple regular brushing and debris cleaning help keep blades upright and extend service life.

Packed in rolls with plastic film. Roll width normally 2m or 4m, roll length can be customized.

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