Grass Installation

1. The Green Planet Grass synthetic lawn should be rolled out to allow fibres to straighten whilst the base is being finished.
2. The initial measure and layout plan will ensure the most efficient use of the grass. Ensure the grass is installed with the fibres / pile running in the same direction.
3. Trim off the manufacturing strip on each side of the grass (cutting along the rib line from the rubber backed side).
   

   Trimming manufacturing strip

   Trimming around edges

4. Lay out the synthetic grass carefully on the base where it will lie. In preparation for joining the grass the separate pieces should be positioned close to each other. The grass pieces should be trimmed along the ribs to be joined to ensure that the standard rib gaps are maintained. The sides of both grass pieces at the seam should be rolled back approximately 200mm and temporarily secured. The joining should be centered at the seam location at an equal distance from each piece of grass. The joining can be secured by nailing the tape into the base by using 100mm galvanised flathead nails.
   

   Place joining between the grass pieces

   Securing the joining adhesive tape

5. With the grass pieces rolled back and secured, the protective slit film on one side of the joining tape can be removed 1 to 2 meters. Carefully fold the edge of one piece of grass onto the joining tape in a straight line. Remove the remaining protective film and join the other piece of grass. Work slowly down the seam and ensure the rib gap is correct and no fibres are trapped on the tape.
6. As the grass pieces are adhered to the joining tape use a spiked roller to roll along the 1 to 2 meter length of the seam to ensure adhesion and smoothness.
   

   Aligning and joining grass onto tape

   Using the spiky roller to strengthen bond

7. Repeat the process carefully along the length of the seam.
8. The synthetic grass should be trimmed to fit the area. Depending on the application grass may be secured at the perimeter by using a timber edge. In most applications grass is laid onto the base and held securely by the infill weight.

NOTE. The following steps apply for Outdoor Synthetic Glue Adhesive - Seaming adhesive & Seaming tape.

1. Lay out the synthetic grass carefully on the base where it will lie in preparation for joining the grass. The separate pieces should be positioned close to each other – with 5-10mm gap. The sides of both grass pieces at the seam should be rolled back approximately 300mm and temporarily secured. The joining tape should be centered at the seam location at an equal distance from each piece of grass. The joining tape should be held in place at each end with an appropriate weight.
2. The grass pieces should be trimmed along the ribs to be joined to ensure that the standard rib gaps are maintained. Carry out a dry test run to ensure the grass pieces will be able to be joined with the correct rib gap.
3. With the grass pieces rolled back and secured, the seaming tape can be placed in position and the synthetic glue can be applied. Wait 2 – 3 minutes for the glue to go ‘Sticky’
4. Carefully fold the edges of both pieces of grass onto the tape and line up the edges with correct gap. Work slowly down the seam and ensure no fibres are trapped on the glue.
5. As the grass pieces are joined use a spiked roller to roll along the 3 to 5 meter length of the seam to ensure adhesion and smoothness.
6. The synthetic grass should be trimmed to fit the area. Depending on the application grass may be secured at the perimeter by using a timber edge. In most applications grass is laid onto the base and held securely by the infill weight.