Do you have synthetic grass questions about how to install turf, how safe fake lawn is for kids, or how long turf lasts? Those are just a few of the things we want you to know. Find out how to get the right product for your yard and how to take care of it. Our free delivery, superb warranties, and our contractor discounts are just a few benefits we offer. Check out this FAQ to learn all the artificial turf facts you need to know. You will see why WatersaversTurf is the best place to shop for all your synthetic turf lawn needs.
Do you know what can make or break your fake grass lawn? Any pro knows, when you install a fake lawn, each choice you make in how you lay it out will set the look of your turf for the whole life of the yard. No detail is too small. Even the direction the blades face is a big deal, and can change the whole feel of your lawn. Check out our artificial turf installation tips to start things off right from day one. Our FAQ is packed with tips to keep your yard beautiful for years to come.
Our FAQ is full of the things our clients ask the most. If the artificial turf facts that you need to know did not pop up for you here on this page, we are glad to help you find out what you want to know! Contact Watersavers Turf with any of your synthetic grass questions.
Stop by one of our SF Bay Area stores, or call us at 844-974-8873. We will be glad to talk with you. If you are wonderfing “What will my new faux lawn cost?” after reading this FAQ, get a free quote from us now.
Watersavers Turf offers free next day delivery to your job site or place of residence if it is located in the San Francisco Bay Area.*
*Dependent on manufacturer inventory
20 – 25 years under normal usage.
Our turf materials are sourced from multiple companies overseas and manufactured in China. Our American Made products are assembled in the USA.
We carry a variety of green colors and blends: emerald green, olive green, field green, lime green, and beige. Our thatch is brown/green or just green.
Yes! Our products are lead free and safe for adults, children and pets.
All our artificial lawns have an 18 year residential warranty and 10 year commercial warranty against UV and Turf defects. (Limitations apply)
Yes, a Certificate of Warranty is available upon request.
30 gallons per square yard per minute – faster than natural lawn!
We recommend you clean it every 8 months: hose it down, blow the leaves, and power broom.
Yes! It is made of plastic, with small parts glue.
No, our turf is NOT flammable. You can however melt turf if you are not careful. Read about how to avoid turf burn on this post.
Absolutely! We have several price breaks to help our contractors establish themselves competitively in the synthetic turf market. We can offer price breaks on rolls:
We can assist with layout design for larger jobs.
There are the standard blades and engineered blades which have added benefits. All engineered blades are designed to stand up perfectly on their own, as the blades are thicker. Infills are still recommended to weigh down the turf, but are not necessary to hold up the blades. Some examples are:
It is OK to put seaming glue on the standard seaming tape. However, we still recommend you use 4-6inch nails and stagger them along the seam for a secure seam.
We recommend using our XGS Seaming Glue (comes in 3 sizes: 1 quart, 1 gallon and 5 gallons), and our XGS Seaming Tape. It is designed for sports fields and the bond will hold under rough wear and tear.
If you choose to use the standard seaming tape, we recommend you use 4-6inch nails and stagger them along the seam for a secure seam.
With the XGS products, the glue sets after 2 hours. But we recommend waiting 4 hours before stretching. You can carpet kick / stretch the turf after 4 hours, but start a few feet away from the seam to ensure there is no puckering. (NOTE: other glue products take 24 – 48 hours to dry.)
It takes 24 hours to dry. Even with the nails in place to secure the seam, you want to give it the 24 hours to dry before carpet kicking it / stretching it. Otherwise it will pucker at the seam in between the nails.
All gopher wire is 1/2″ square, but we carry it in two sizes:
We carry it in 3 different sizes:
For our 5” turf nails, there are approx. 500 nails in a box (50 lb box).
For our 6” spiral shank turf nails, there are approx. 600 nails in a box (50 lb box).
Watersavers Turf offers:
One 50lb bag will cover 35-50 square feet. You want to use 1lb – 1.5lbs of infill per square foot. (Note: Except putting greens, see below.)
YES! Putting turf differs widely in both the amount of infill used and the installation process itself.
You want to stretch the seam from the inside, working your way out. Seam together starting on the inside, and carpet kick the seam out to the edges / bender board. This will allow for a smoother application.
The area cannot be flat! When creating the base, be sure to create a slight grade for drainage.
The best way is to use a compactor machine (we do not sell). However, another option is to use a long roller (we do carry).
As smooth as possible! Otherwise your turf will not lay flat. You do not want to rush this layer.
YES! A gopher cannot get through the turf BUT they can create tunnels, making the turf uneven. As for weeds, they can grow through the turf. So, you definitely want to help reduce that with weed fabric.
If you install artificial turf near windows (even up to 20 feet away), the turf will burn and the warranty is void. To prevent this from happening, the windows need to have a protective film coating or screens need to be installed.
You need sun in order to install turf. You want to lay out the turf in the sun 1 – 2 hours before installation (backing up) so it is stretched and flexible, making it easier to work with.