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An Artificial Turf Material List for Your DIY Project

Here you'll find gathered all the necessary materials and tools for a successful artificial turf installation. This list aims to support a range of projects, from sports fields and high-traffic areas to low-traffic residential spaces.

Whether you're a homeowner or a contractor, this guide provides detailed insights into each item needed for your artificial turf project.

Although this list is extensive, it doesn't cover base layer Aggregate which is best sourced locally as most gravel pits provide a specific product they recommend for turf. Also some items may not be relevant to your particular installation.

Step by Step Installation Guide

Adhesive for Standard Backings

Adhesive for concrete applications or other smooth surfaces and specially formulated for a standard backing.

Roberts Adhesive
Adhesive for Foam / Felt Backings

Adhesive specially formulated for felt type backing on 5mm Foam on to concrete or other smooth surface.

roberts adhesive for felt backing
Self Adhesive Seam Tape

Easy to use single sided sticky tape.
No Mess of glue.

Artificial tur seam tape
6" Galvanized Nails

Spiraled to lock into compacted aggregate

6 inch spiraled landscape nails
6" Weed Barrier Staples

For stapling any landscaping fabric material down to your substrate before adding your aggregate to compact.

6 inch staples
Fabric Weed Barrier

Lower the probability of weeds growing through perforation holes by placing between your compacted aggregate and turf.

Landscape fabric
Heavy Duty Woven Geotextile Fabric

Ensure your soft or wet substrate stays separated from the compacted aggregate stone base.

Roll of durable woven geotextile fabric labeled as 50-year fabric, ideal for artificial turf installations and landscaping projects.
Wire Mesh Rodent Barrier

Place around border of project to keep unwanted pests from burrowing. Not necessary for most applications.

Wire rodent mesh
Terrace Board

For precise Edge bordering and the ability to nail the turf at an angle through the board. Pressure treated 2x4 works great as well.

edging board
Weed & Grass Killer

Spray substrate after initial excavation and before any weed barriers to ensure weeds are gone forever.

weed killer
Utility Knife

An essential tool as virtually all turf projects will need some sort of trimming.

utility knife
100 Razor Blades

Always ensure a fresh razor to reduce the risk of a bad cut.

razor blades
1Lb Hammer

Best for nailing in the perimeter nails.

hammer
Infill Drop Spreader

Make easy work of spreading infill into your turf. Best for even the largest projects.

scotts drop spreader
Push Broom

The best value tool for smaller projects less than about 1000 sqft

Push Broom
Gas Power Broom

Will make easy work of spreading infill around for larger projects.

Gas power broom
8” & 10” Tamper

Great solution for compacting your base layer on smaller projects.

Hand Tamper
Water Filled Roller

Great for projects requiring precise compacting of any fine aggregate layer especially for putting surfaces, without leaving ridges a conventional compacter may leave behind.

Water Roller
72” Contractors Level

For leveling and use while screeding base layer.

72 inch level
Turf Knee Kicker

For larger projects with multiple seams.

Turf knee kicker
Square Shovel

Multipurpose tool for the DIY installer

square shovel
Metal Bow Rake

Multipurpose tool for the DIY installer

Metal Rake
Metal Garden Rake

Multipurpose tool for the DIY installer

Leaf Rake
20/50 Washed and Dried Silica Sand

Best Value for infill. Much like pool filter sand, this will keep down pet odors significantly more than a traditional play sand.

Artificial Turf Sand Infill
Coated Silica (Envirofill)

Soft and rounded, this turf has a natural green look and is the least abrasive type of granule besides rubber.

Coated Silica
10/20 Mesh Rubber

Add fall protection to your project with a high quality recycled and washed rubber.

Crumb Rubber Infill
Interlocking Foam Flooring

Add fall protection to any turf project.

Square foam padding
Pet Odor Eliminator

An essential for pet owners.
Easy to use hose attachment spray nozzle.
Just agitate with a push broom and your turf is clean!

Simple Green Odor Eliminator
Pooper Scooper

You know if you need one!

Dog Pooper Scooer
Turf Rake

For easy debris clean up on your turf.

Turf Rake
Small Electric Turf Sweeper

Great smaller option to sweep up debris.

Small Power Sweeper
Large Electric Turf Sweeper

Sweep up the debris on your turf lawn.

Power Sweeper
Garden Stakes

For Stringing up perimeter line

Garden Stakes
540' String Line

To outline the perimeter of your project or create slope for drainage.

540 feet Line
Line Level

To measure the angle of created slope

Line Leveler
Work Gloves

An essential for Turf installations

Gloves
Knee Pads

Be kind to your knees

Knee Pads

This artificial turf materials guide serves as a comprehensive resource for selecting the right materials and tools for your artificial turf installation project. By considering the specific needs of your space, you can ensure a successful installation that looks great and lasts for years to come. Whether you're undertaking a small residential project or a large commercial installation, preparation and the right resources are key to your success.