Thanks for Video! You’re the man! I made this list so I didn’t have to keep going back and forth. Thought I’d share it here. Artificial grass install steps 1. Lot clearing/clean up 2. Flattening/leveling, screed 3. Install dividers/boarders 4. Apply Weed killer 5. Stake down Weed barrier 6. 1/4 “ crushed minus rock 2-3” deep 7. Screws Rock 8. Wet rock 9. Compact rock 2-3x (sledge for edges) 10. Cut rolls of grass as needed 11. Nail edges with Brad nails 12. Nail seam tap as needed 13. Apply glue to tape 14. Nail edges together 15. Cut any other excess edges as needed 16. Spread fill with spreader
I’m doing mine right now it’s 6,000 square feet backyard! I bought mine with infield 😖it is hell but fun at the same time !!! If you have the time it’s worth it.
RIGHT!!! When I first started watching, I was taking notes so I can get it right. Plus my yard is way smaller. WEEEELL....After seeing all these steps. I'm just as convinced I need to hire someone. I thought I wa going to just tacke it out the pack, fluff it in the air like a rug, lay it and nail it down. Welp.... So much for my quick fix!
I just did artificial turf and used this video as my main guide. It came out pretty good. That screed was great. After all said and done, it was a lot of work for a few tarps to lay on the ground but happy so far. On to the next project.
In Scandinavia, the popularity of artificial turf is so great that it's causing a huge disposal problem. It doesn't degrade. It's not recyclable. There are literally mountains of stacked-up used rolls of artificial turf. Before installing artificial turf think about where it goes after it's been used or worn out.
@@Jezidka Oh, right. In this age of concern about increasing CO2 in our atmosphere what we need to do is burn more plastic. That's as damaging a solution as the landfill 'solution'.
@@harperwelch5147 C02 isn’t a problem but that’s ignorance for you. A volcanic eruption puts out more than man produces, the ocean produces it daily and trees love it. Let’s talk about carbon monoxide and other noxious gases that are an issue. Burning plastic isn’t going on in large quantity and recycling plastic is at a standstill, more proof that only mankind thinks he can control things when he can’t control himself lol
@@lechatbotte. , a volcanic eruption does not put out more CO2 than mankind, but that's ignorance for you. Someone memed that falsehood, idiots latched onto it, but it's been thoroughly debunked. You should pay better attention. Volcanos emit about 200 million tons of CO2 yearly. Human activity produces about 24 billion tons yearly. The oceans emit CO2 (decomposition) and absorb CO2 (aquatic plant growth) for a net change of zero. The same is true of forests. Trees decompose, they emit CO2. Trees grow, they absorb CO2. Humans produce CO2, and never absorb it back. The plants have to absorb it, but then the plants eventually die, and release all the carbon they had absorbed.
I had to come back to this video to let you know that my husband and I tried your technique and laid turf this weekend. It came out looking AMAZING!! Thank you x1,000. I wish I could post the pictures here to show everyone. We did skip the step of the rocks & paste mixture, and only did rocks and dirt, and compacted that. For the most part we have a nice smooth finish, my guess is that over time we may have some dips here and there. Nevertheless, I'm 100% happy, and I hope that anyone considering laying down turf, finds this video.
Like 7 years ago, we were in a drought in California and our landscaping company would get a lot of requests for synthetic grass. This is so much god damn hard work, I hated working on artificial turf. It usually required a few weeks of work and is so expensive, mainly because the artificial turf is expensive. But at the time, California was offering grants to make your garden drought resistant.
When I downgraded to a smaller place into a condo, I really wanted a grassy area for my dogs to enjoy so laid turf. There was already an area covered in asphalt rock (hideous!!!) so I hauled it off and now love my turf lawn. Forever green and forever trimmed.
Hi, just wanted to say a huge thank you for this video. I've never done a job like this before but with thanks to this video I took out all my old lawn and relayed with fake grass. This is a great video and from the comments I can tell it helped alot of other people
Hi my friend, this is such a great, informative instructional video. Maintaining an actual live lawn is a lot of maintenance an can be expensive in the long run. I don't think I can install the same since I have two full grown trees in my front lawn & one of them has the roots protruding on the surface of the lawn so leveling the lawn as you explained might be tricky, I'll see if I can add some soil where the roots are to level that area, but anyway great video, love your dogs & the relationship you have with them & it's a blessing to have your father around to help you, wish I still had mine. Take care & many years of enjoyment with your new lawn.
Gracias por este video, jamás pensé que llevara tanto trabajo, y tantos productos. Esta es una forma de ahorrar agua y mantener el frente de tu casa siempre verde. Lo hiciste perfecto, gracias otra vez. Gran saludo desde Miami Fl. Te puse mi 👍 ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for this video, I never thought it would take so much work, and so many products. This is a way to save water and keep the front of your house always green. You did it perfect, thanks again. Big greetings from Miami Fl. You got my like👍
Brent, I'm a state certified general contractor in South Florida doing all types of projects. I learn this trade by watching pro's work for over 30 years. This was the first time that we installed 2500 sf of synthetic grass . Our project came out perfect. YOU AND YOUR VIDEO WAS THE BEST ! THANKS !
Thank You for building my confidence in Synthetic Grass in my 60,s coming for a valuable source this young man is doing great videos no more rabbit ears on the Television
Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds ruclips.net/user/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.
I don't know if this is available everywhere but I live in Central Ohio and our county cooperative extension service sells the landscape cloth by the lineal foot from a 20' roll. The locals call it "cow carpet" because it is often used by farmers underneath gravel to create areas for cattle to keep them from beating the stone into the ground. It's cheaper than buying at the big box stores and eliminates multiple seams and reduces the amount of staples needed.
You’re giving me the motivation to start a project like this. Ours is not that big so hopefully it won’t be so bad. Thank you for a great video. I’ve learned so much.
Very well done. But I added an extra layer of weed mate on top of the crushed rock but apart from that I did the same as you. No more mowing no more grass burn in summer. Always looks 👌
Now you gotta do the same to the backyard lol I am definitely using this video as reference to do my front and backyard. Living in Arizona is too difficult to keep your lawn nice and green during summer. You have to use waay too much water. And just having rocks looks really boring. So I want the synth stuff that doesn't get damaged easily with the heat here but also doesn't get extremely hot with sun shining on it all day.
Very useful video. Thank you. I see some are concerned about if this is going to be a plastic waste some day. Absolutely reasonable concern. Although, I don't know about the US or the other countries but in Europe we have turfs that are completely recyclable, so 100% safe for the environment, animals, kids. The look and feel of the turf is fantastic. The producer is a European company. If someone is in Europe and need the contact, let me know in DM.
BEAUTIFUL job BEAUTIFUL presentation THANK YOU Thank You TY. My buddy down the street did his entire property..about 3K sg ft. (I was skeptical...but I have a Very small lawn space due to layout of home, garage and MASSIVE drive way and other hard scaping.) I travel a lot and volunteer with Veterans so ZERRO yard maintenance is my goal. Long story short(er) -- skeptic here, decided to remove for free his scraps. I pieced them (and created a Very Nice lawn...just to see how it weathered the northwest winter rain). In short, I LOVE it. 0ne 7.5' x 60' roll should easily do half my project. I can then cut existing pieces into 1' x 1' squares to alternate with 1' x1' pavers. YeeHa and Yippy-Ki-Yaa. Yes I am a bachelor. Yes I have 3 robo vacuums; 1 for my bdrm, 1 for living rm and hall, 1 for kitchen n laundry. Yes I have a dog...now I only sweep once a day...just kidding...I open the doors and let the wind blow the hair out. Yes I have fake plants and yes I have a gas fireplace. Yes I live 2mi from the lake. LIFE IS SWEET. 🙂👍 (do not contact me for marriage. I got this figured out)
How is it holding up after 2 years? Does dog hair accumulate? What about when the dog takes a #2 in the yard, does it was away naturally or does it stay forever?
Great video one suggestion though. Cut all the rows with sod cutter. Get a day laborer, rent a dump trailer about $150.00 per day. Pay the dump fee for weight. Total cost probably $300. Bill it in the quote from the beginning. Save your back and wear and tear on your truck. I learned the hard way.
I know this video is closing in on 2 years old, but I just wanted to say "Thank you." I just finished putting synthetic grass in my front yard and it's beautiful. Wouldn't hae been able to do it without this video. Thank you vey much!
@@Alvy691 Including materials like infill and nails, it is about $3-$4 per square foot. This also depends on type and weight of grass. But I paid $750 to have 250 sq ft delivered with nails and infill. It is more if you need to get padding or decomposed granite layer below.
This was great and I am making this my summer project starting in a week. This was so helpful. My yard isn’t as big but how long did it take you for this project? Also is there other artificial grass options that the company you used has?
Questions: 1) how do you clean up any debris or leaves that fall on your lawn? Vacuum? 2) won't you or your pet accidentally ingest some plastic pellets when rolling around? 3) a bbq or passerby's lit cigatette would prob burn a hole. Patchwork is feasible? I've wanted this in a backyard, but first time I've seen a front yard with it. Nice job.
I love my turf since I installed it a few years ago... but... there are a couple of things I wish I'd known before hand. Turf doesn't absorb the heat like grass does. The synthetic material acts like a barrier reflecting sun and heat back up. In Texas the heat can be unbearable. Being outside mid-day is at times impossible because the reflected heat from the turm makes it stifling. Also, the smell for the first few months was hard. This stuff is rubber and plastic so it off-gasses. With my asthma it was a challenge but worth it. Additionally, no one talks about the fade and dulling factors or the slip factor. When it's new, it gets slippery when wet, so if you are on an incline watch out. And because it is plastic it oxidizes and starts to lose a little color. I couldn't afford to do the whole yard at the same time, though I'd purchased all the turf at once, it was the labor that killed me. When I installed the next section one year later there was quite a difference. I used some conditioners that helped blend the two and wished I'd done it from the start because sine then the newer section has faded very little. So in the long run I would do it again, but would plan better for the shortcomings of turf because there are a few.
But honestly if its that hot outside especially Texas heat who goes out and plays in the yard? I'm getting ready to DIY fir my backyard in Boise. We get 100+ Temps in summer. We ain't going in the yard, we'll stay under the patio until fall, spring & winter
@@mptemplin The heat transfer is so much different than grass. You can feel the heat radiating from the turf while sitting in the shade near the edge of my patio. Grass actually helped keep backyard cool. We had dirt only for a few weeks and the heat is far greater than when the grass was growing.
Had a good friends dad ask me today about artificial turf for his 30 by 40 front yard patch that he pays a lawn service to cut. Looks like the lawn man is about to lose a customer! Good Video!
Wow Bro! You did an AWESOME JOB on this diy video. There’s no doubt this video would definitely give someone everything they need to know about installing an artificial turf lawn. I had no idea that there was so much prep and items needed to do this correctly therefore I think I’m going with an Arizona DG landscape instead. That you for the great video. 😎👍🏼
I’m about to start my DYI project tomorrow and I learned a lot. My project is probably a quarter of your project but I really learned a lot. What kind of nails did you use? What brand Grass weed barrier and glue?
Thanks so much for watching and asking Ivan. In the description of my video there are links for all of the products that I used in this video. Let me know if you can't find them for any reason.
Looks like our space is about double yours… wondering the full cost, which isn’t too hard to calculate but I don’t remember if you mentioned how much of the staples & nails you needed for you space… I think I got figures for the rest… def saving this vid & hope to DIY this project myself! Thanks a TON!
Good news! I subscribed after watching this entire video and first time on your channel!! Bad news! I'll def keep digging weeds, dealing with grass, unless I can pony up enough $$$!!! But I am not a DIY'er especially to this level either! LOL Much respect dude!!
Where is the bulk material calculator you said you would leave the link but do not see it. I am looking to install Smart Pet Plus turf for my project but not sure how to calculate how much crushed rock to order, that is why I was hoping to use your bulk material calculator. My project is 40ft x 6ft.
Don't know how this stuff will make its way into the ocean from my house but I understand what you're getting at haha. I don't believe so since it is mean to remain on the lawn for proper weight distribution on the grass. I'll ask SmartTurf though. Thanks for watching Max and hope you enjoyed the video.
BYOT If it was plastic, the rain would wash it down. Like micro plastics in shampoo. One day it would end up in the ocean. But if its sand than its ok of course.
At 2 in deep a cubic yard of material(mulch) will cover 162 square feet. You have 810 square feet. However because you're doing a small Stone it doesn't cover the same as a mulch or a larger Stone. So the ratio is slightly off when you look at charts online. Cubic yard of mulch will cover more than a cubic yard of stone because the stone is more dense the pieces are smaller so it packed tighter. So when buying small Stone the ratio is a little smaller closer to 120 square feet. Same for dirt/loam.
excellent video! all the details I needed to know before considering taking on this project for a doggy play area in the backyard (where they have killed all living things and only a dessert of dirt remains)
What was the size of yard and cost? I live in Massachusetts and have animals. So would you also consider smart turf? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Ty
Quick note to anyone using plant killer. Be careful which kind you get because there are types out there that only work when absorbed through the leaves (or green part) of the plant.
Very helpful video. Thankfully I only have a small area, only 4'x20' but I definitely learned some important things to make it look better and last longer. Definitely not worth hiring it done for such a small area.
And 600lbs of plastic turf! And what's even worse, a good part of those plastic pelets would end up washed into the drainage and eventualy rivers and oceans!
I guess neither you nor Stormtrooper decided to calculate the amount of water saved vs the polypropylene used in this install. The environmental impact is in favor of artificial turf as opposed to watering every other day for eternity
@@GrecoRider Well, in his particular case, he stated in the video that the lawn wasn't watered before, so there was no environmental impact. Installing plastic grass kind of made things worse. I won't judge the guy for wanting his house to look nice, but there's no gain for the environment here.
@@mateusssssss567 I feel the same way but I can see how it would be better for the environment to use turf. And it’s not just “plastic” like forever lasting, turtle killing plastic. But it is a concern still! But no more mowing even if he had used an electric mower. Don’t need to do maintenance on the mower. No chemicals on the lawn to make it look better and to kill weeds. I don’t think the water usage is a good argument, not just because he didn’t use much water anyways. But also because water is good for the environment, but overwatering or using a lot of water puts a lot of strain on the environment when it comes to getting the water to the property. I’d feel differently if it was on a well but assuming he gets city water it would cost a lot too. But I feel like having natural grass would be better for plant life/insects/animals. For me I would want real grass, even if it doesn’t come out this “perfect”. I guess it really just depends on what the person wants or what they feel is best?
Id just like to know how it would feel while bare foot because i have been thinking about this for years but just never got around to doing research on it.
My neighbors have been crying about how everything "stuck" on their synthetic crass. I tried to use a leaf blower for them but it useless lol. That's not mentioning the weird color when fall/winter comes, their front yard looks like a sore thumb.
Thank you for the video. It was very professional and easy to follow. You answered all of the questions that I had. Are you available? My suspicion is that most companies don't go through your process to increase their profit margin. If anyone is available to install turf in the Washington DC area, let me know.
2 questions @byot 1. Total cost of installation including materials? 2. You mentioned a calculator to help determine how much material you need- I don’t see that listed anywhere? Thanks!
Great to hear and thank you so much for watching Samlocoo. I greatly appreciate your support and welcome to the BYOT Fam! In total with everything included it was around $4500. Not a cheap project to say the least but it was a fun one.
Hello! Excellent video. You tackle all the questions and potential problems with clear explanations and of course good videos. 1 question -- in many of the DIY artificial turf posts and videos and instructions it is advised that you use some manner of edge restraint to help make sure the edges don't come up -- especially in high traffic areas. Using pressure treated timber allows you to nail the edges along the wood. I noticed you used 5 inch nails at close intervals directly into the soil/sub-base. What was your thinking here and do you feel like the use of nails is sufficient to hold down the turf along the edges.
The nails are intentionally ungalvanized. Over time the nails will form rust in the crevices of the base material and actually lock the edge into place.
You did a great job, lot’s of hard work. Weed barriers does a great job of keeping the stone from settling into the existing soil. As far as prevent ting weeds it will works for a short time until the turf captures organic materials, weeds will germinate above the barrier with time.
Can you imagine looking out your window and seeing your neighbor laying in their yard talking into a camera about his "grass" (turf) 👀😅😆🤣 they're probably jealous after this
Amazing instructional video. Sound was perfect. The fast forward was timely. Explanation of how the equipment works and all the other details. Best turf replay idea I’ve watched.
Having a father around
The biggest blessing for any man 🙌🏿🙏🏾
✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
I don’t have a dad
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@@mr.phoenix8691 👌🏿
Or the biggest burden
Thanks for Video! You’re the man! I made this list so I didn’t have to keep going back and forth. Thought I’d share it here.
Artificial grass install steps
1. Lot clearing/clean up
2. Flattening/leveling, screed
3. Install dividers/boarders
4. Apply Weed killer
5. Stake down Weed barrier
6. 1/4 “ crushed minus rock 2-3” deep
7. Screws Rock
8. Wet rock
9. Compact rock 2-3x (sledge for edges)
10. Cut rolls of grass as needed
11. Nail edges with Brad nails
12. Nail seam tap as needed
13. Apply glue to tape
14. Nail edges together
15. Cut any other excess edges as needed
16. Spread fill with spreader
Great video! The more I watched the more I convinced myself that I’m paying to get it done. Great job
😂
I’m doing mine right now it’s 6,000 square feet backyard! I bought mine with infield 😖it is hell but fun at the same time !!! If you have the time it’s worth it.
Same 😂😂😂😂😂
Maybe I could get my chiropractor to sponsor my project.
RIGHT!!! When I first started watching, I was taking notes so I can get it right. Plus my yard is way smaller. WEEEELL....After seeing all these steps. I'm just as convinced I need to hire someone. I thought I wa going to just tacke it out the pack, fluff it in the air like a rug, lay it and nail it down. Welp.... So much for my quick fix!
I just did artificial turf and used this video as my main guide. It came out pretty good. That screed was great. After all said and done, it was a lot of work for a few tarps to lay on the ground but happy so far. On to the next project.
Wow some super hateful comments. Yall got to chill out. Thank you for this awesome video keep up the work!
The fact that you played Pata Pata 🔥🔥🔥... We love you 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
In Scandinavia, the popularity of artificial turf is so great that it's causing a huge disposal problem. It doesn't degrade. It's not recyclable. There are literally mountains of stacked-up used rolls of artificial turf. Before installing artificial turf think about where it goes after it's been used or worn out.
It’s so overpriced here that maybe they should ship some this way for repurposing!
They have this invention called🔥.
@@Jezidka Oh, right. In this age of concern about increasing CO2 in our atmosphere what we need to do is burn more plastic. That's as damaging a solution as the landfill 'solution'.
@@harperwelch5147 C02 isn’t a problem but that’s ignorance for you. A volcanic eruption puts out more than man produces, the ocean produces it daily and trees love it. Let’s talk about carbon monoxide and other noxious gases that are an issue. Burning plastic isn’t going on in large quantity and recycling plastic is at a standstill, more proof that only mankind thinks he can control things when he can’t control himself lol
@@lechatbotte. , a volcanic eruption does not put out more CO2 than mankind, but that's ignorance for you. Someone memed that falsehood, idiots latched onto it, but it's been thoroughly debunked. You should pay better attention. Volcanos emit about 200 million tons of CO2 yearly. Human activity produces about 24 billion tons yearly.
The oceans emit CO2 (decomposition) and absorb CO2 (aquatic plant growth) for a net change of zero. The same is true of forests. Trees decompose, they emit CO2. Trees grow, they absorb CO2.
Humans produce CO2, and never absorb it back. The plants have to absorb it, but then the plants eventually die, and release all the carbon they had absorbed.
1:55 - 2:03, watching the faithful doggo companion might have been my favorite part 💗
Honestly the best turf installation video. Easy to follow and great tips! I'll be transforming my dog area soon!
I had to come back to this video to let you know that my husband and I tried your technique and laid turf this weekend. It came out looking AMAZING!! Thank you x1,000. I wish I could post the pictures here to show everyone. We did skip the step of the rocks & paste mixture, and only did rocks and dirt, and compacted that. For the most part we have a nice smooth finish, my guess is that over time we may have some dips here and there. Nevertheless, I'm 100% happy, and I hope that anyone considering laying down turf, finds this video.
I think i missed on the video the "paste" of the rock and paste mixture. What kind of paste is it? o what % of dirt did you apply to the mixture?
@@rodriguez1616 That was my error. I thought it was a paste but it was only rocks. Rocks and a dirt is what we compacted.
Hi Brent just coming back to say thanks, my HOA declined my request to install a artificial turf until I showed them your video, just got approved.
Wow! That's awesome news!
That's amazing!!!
seems like you live in a slavery
Like 7 years ago, we were in a drought in California and our landscaping company would get a lot of requests for synthetic grass. This is so much god damn hard work, I hated working on artificial turf. It usually required a few weeks of work and is so expensive, mainly because the artificial turf is expensive. But at the time, California was offering grants to make your garden drought resistant.
hurrican season... and the neighbors be like: Ey mate... isnt that your yard flying over there xD
🤣🤣
That's why it's nailed down
@@samanthaswords6491 yea because 5 inch nails are superior
to hurricane force winds.
Pretty much 😂
Didn’t know somone could convey a Australian acent so strongly through text
wow this was an incredible video
Nice I don’t own a yard but I watched this whole video
lol
Same
I have one but is ultra small.
One day you will brother
I got a nice apartment in 6 floors . I need so bad 😂
When I downgraded to a smaller place into a condo, I really wanted a grassy area for my dogs to enjoy so laid turf. There was already an area covered in asphalt rock (hideous!!!) so I hauled it off and now love my turf lawn. Forever green and forever trimmed.
Hi, just wanted to say a huge thank you for this video. I've never done a job like this before but with thanks to this video I took out all my old lawn and relayed with fake grass. This is a great video and from the comments I can tell it helped alot of other people
Hi my friend, this is such a great, informative instructional video. Maintaining an actual live lawn is a lot of maintenance an can be expensive in the long run. I don't think I can install the same since I have two full grown trees in my front lawn & one of them has the roots protruding on the surface of the lawn so leveling the lawn as you explained might be tricky, I'll see if I can add some soil where the roots are to level that area, but anyway great video, love your dogs & the relationship you have with them & it's a blessing to have your father around to help you, wish I still had mine. Take care & many years of enjoyment with your new lawn.
Thank you, love all the details. I feel more comfortable doing my yard now.
Gracias por este video, jamás pensé que llevara tanto trabajo, y tantos productos. Esta es una forma de ahorrar agua y mantener el frente de tu casa siempre verde. Lo hiciste perfecto, gracias otra vez. Gran saludo desde Miami Fl. Te puse mi 👍
❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for this video, I never thought it would take so much work, and so many products. This is a way to save water and keep the front of your house always green. You did it perfect, thanks again. Big greetings from Miami Fl. You got my like👍
Brent, I'm a state certified general contractor in South Florida doing all types of projects. I learn this trade by watching pro's work for over 30 years.
This was the first time that we installed 2500 sf of synthetic grass . Our project came out perfect.
YOU AND YOUR VIDEO WAS THE BEST ! THANKS !
Thank You for building my confidence in Synthetic Grass in my 60,s coming for a valuable source this young man is doing great videos no more rabbit ears on the Television
This video has made me realize that a senior couple maybe shouldn't DIY EVERYTHING. Especially this! So many back-breaking processes!
Thanks for the info, man. I have to do this in my back yard... those shorts are epic, by the way.
Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds ruclips.net/user/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.
I don't know if this is available everywhere but I live in Central Ohio and our county cooperative extension service sells the landscape cloth by the lineal foot from a 20' roll. The locals call it "cow carpet" because it is often used by farmers underneath gravel to create areas for cattle to keep them from beating the stone into the ground. It's cheaper than buying at the big box stores and eliminates multiple seams and reduces the amount of staples needed.
You’re giving me the motivation to start a project like this. Ours is not that big so hopefully it won’t be so bad. Thank you for a great video. I’ve learned so much.
I learned enough to start my own home project!
@@locovideprodid you start?
@@internetguru7533 no, I changed my plans for now. 😁
Best DIY I’ve found so far wow!!!!! Very detailed!!!
Very well done. But I added an extra layer of weed mate on top of the crushed rock but apart from that I did the same as you.
No more mowing no more grass burn in summer. Always looks 👌
same, i’m doing weed mate, rubber mulch, weed mate, turf
Now you gotta do the same to the backyard lol
I am definitely using this video as reference to do my front and backyard. Living in Arizona is too difficult to keep your lawn nice and green during summer. You have to use waay too much water. And just having rocks looks really boring. So I want the synth stuff that doesn't get damaged easily with the heat here but also doesn't get extremely hot with sun shining on it all day.
Dude! That is sick!! Awesome job.
Great to hear Bradley and thanks so much for watching. Appreciate the support.
Very useful video. Thank you. I see some are concerned about if this is going to be a plastic waste some day. Absolutely reasonable concern. Although, I don't know about the US or the other countries but in Europe we have turfs that are completely recyclable, so 100% safe for the environment, animals, kids. The look and feel of the turf is fantastic. The producer is a European company. If someone is in Europe and need the contact, let me know in DM.
BEAUTIFUL job
BEAUTIFUL presentation
THANK YOU Thank You TY.
My buddy down the street did his entire property..about 3K sg ft. (I was skeptical...but I have a Very small lawn space due to layout of home, garage and MASSIVE drive way and other hard scaping.) I travel a lot and volunteer with Veterans so ZERRO yard maintenance is my goal.
Long story short(er) -- skeptic here, decided to remove for free his scraps. I pieced them (and created a Very Nice lawn...just to see how it weathered the northwest winter rain). In short, I LOVE it. 0ne 7.5' x 60' roll should easily do half my project. I can then cut existing pieces into 1' x 1' squares to alternate with 1' x1' pavers.
YeeHa and Yippy-Ki-Yaa.
Yes I am a bachelor. Yes I have 3 robo vacuums; 1 for my bdrm, 1 for living rm and hall, 1 for kitchen n laundry. Yes I have a dog...now I only sweep once a day...just kidding...I open the doors and let the wind blow the hair out.
Yes I have fake plants and yes I have a gas fireplace. Yes I live 2mi from the lake.
LIFE IS SWEET. 🙂👍 (do not contact me for marriage. I got this figured out)
Great video, got me a diy project contacting smart turf at then end of this vid.
Way to go! Share pictures with us when you finish.
The effort on this video and this project in unreal. Good job man
Great video. I went straight to your suggested turf site and ordered samples. I'll eventually get the materials from them. Thank You !
Best install Synthetic grass video. You did an Amazing Job!!
How is it holding up after 2 years?
Does dog hair accumulate? What about when the dog takes a #2 in the yard, does it was away naturally or does it stay forever?
Great video one suggestion though. Cut all the rows with sod cutter. Get a day laborer, rent a dump trailer about $150.00 per day. Pay the dump fee for weight. Total cost probably $300. Bill it in the quote from the beginning. Save your back and wear and tear on your truck. I learned the hard way.
How much was your project and what size area did you install it on? Thanks
I know this video is closing in on 2 years old, but I just wanted to say "Thank you." I just finished putting synthetic grass in my front yard and it's beautiful. Wouldn't hae been able to do it without this video. Thank you vey much!
About to mine any advice?
I guess it would depend how big your yard is but how much money would a project like this take? an approximate
@@Alvy691 Including materials like infill and nails, it is about $3-$4 per square foot. This also depends on type and weight of grass. But I paid $750 to have 250 sq ft delivered with nails and infill. It is more if you need to get padding or decomposed granite layer below.
How is it when leaf raking? I have year round leaf fall and small berries through summer.
This was great and I am making this my summer project starting in a week. This was so helpful. My yard isn’t as big but how long did it take you for this project? Also is there other artificial grass options that the company you used has?
Very informative. We will not install ourselves but your information gives us questions to ask to find a good installer
Approximate cost for the whole project, please
Best video on RUclips about this subject
Beautiful, nice job. Enjoying your vids from the Philippines
Great to hear carlito and thanks so much for watching. Love hearing I have fans in the Philippines :)
Questions:
1) how do you clean up any debris or leaves that fall on your lawn? Vacuum?
2) won't you or your pet accidentally ingest some plastic pellets when rolling around?
3) a bbq or passerby's lit cigatette would prob burn a hole. Patchwork is feasible?
I've wanted this in a backyard, but first time I've seen a front yard with it. Nice job.
I love my turf since I installed it a few years ago... but... there are a couple of things I wish I'd known before hand.
Turf doesn't absorb the heat like grass does. The synthetic material acts like a barrier reflecting sun and heat back up. In Texas the heat can be unbearable. Being outside mid-day is at times impossible because the reflected heat from the turm makes it stifling.
Also, the smell for the first few months was hard. This stuff is rubber and plastic so it off-gasses. With my asthma it was a challenge but worth it.
Additionally, no one talks about the fade and dulling factors or the slip factor. When it's new, it gets slippery when wet, so if you are on an incline watch out. And because it is plastic it oxidizes and starts to lose a little color.
I couldn't afford to do the whole yard at the same time, though I'd purchased all the turf at once, it was the labor that killed me. When I installed the next section one year later there was quite a difference. I used some conditioners that helped blend the two and wished I'd done it from the start because sine then the newer section has faded very little.
So in the long run I would do it again, but would plan better for the shortcomings of turf because there are a few.
But honestly if its that hot outside especially Texas heat who goes out and plays in the yard? I'm getting ready to DIY fir my backyard in Boise. We get 100+ Temps in summer. We ain't going in the yard, we'll stay under the patio until fall, spring & winter
@@mptemplin The heat transfer is so much different than grass. You can feel the heat radiating from the turf while sitting in the shade near the edge of my patio. Grass actually helped keep backyard cool. We had dirt only for a few weeks and the heat is far greater than when the grass was growing.
@@joshnixon2917 that's one of the reasons I've told my wife and daughter abt natural grass.
Awesome video!
I enjoy mowing the lawn once a week :-)
Had a good friends dad ask me today about artificial turf for his 30 by 40 front yard patch that he pays a lawn service to cut. Looks like the lawn man is about to lose a customer! Good Video!
I do not have a house or any intention of a DIY faux grass project. But here I am enjoying myself nonetheless. Great video!
Hello, sorry to bother you, I am an Amazon seller, do you need free turf? We are currently engaged in evaluation activities need comments.
Wow Bro! You did an AWESOME JOB on this diy video. There’s no doubt this video would definitely give someone everything they need to know about installing an artificial turf lawn. I had no idea that there was so much prep and items needed to do this correctly therefore I think I’m going with an Arizona DG landscape instead. That you for the great video. 😎👍🏼
I’m about to start my DYI project tomorrow and I learned a lot. My project is probably a quarter of your project but I really learned a lot. What kind of nails did you use? What brand Grass weed barrier and glue?
Thanks so much for watching and asking Ivan. In the description of my video there are links for all of the products that I used in this video. Let me know if you can't find them for any reason.
I'm thinking about doing this in a few test areas at my house and then on entire yard for future house. No mower or mowing, heck yes.
Looks like our space is about double yours… wondering the full cost, which isn’t too hard to calculate but I don’t remember if you mentioned how much of the staples & nails you needed for you space… I think I got figures for the rest… def saving this vid & hope to DIY this project myself! Thanks a TON!
Good news! I subscribed after watching this entire video and first time on your channel!! Bad news! I'll def keep digging weeds, dealing with grass, unless I can pony up enough $$$!!! But I am not a DIY'er especially to this level either! LOL Much respect dude!!
Once again great video! Really liked the drone shots you captured.
Greatly appreciate the continued support Ivo and YES the a drone is the best money I have spent in a while. Game changer with videography.
Where is the bulk material calculator you said you would leave the link but do not see it. I am looking to install Smart Pet Plus turf for my project but not sure how to calculate how much crushed rock to order, that is why I was hoping to use your bulk material calculator. My project is 40ft x 6ft.
Is that plastic filling material biodegradable? Looks to me like pre-made micro plastics. Ready to flow into the ocean.
Don't know how this stuff will make its way into the ocean from my house but I understand what you're getting at haha. I don't believe so since it is mean to remain on the lawn for proper weight distribution on the grass. I'll ask SmartTurf though. Thanks for watching Max and hope you enjoyed the video.
It is actually just really fine sand treated with green dye, and microband!
BYOT If it was plastic, the rain would wash it down. Like micro plastics in shampoo. One day it would end up in the ocean. But if its sand than its ok of course.
Fantastic... thank you... it looks like a putting green... phenomenal video
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Great job! It looks very nice! Thanks for all the details in your installation.
Wow. Had no idea it took that many steps to install. Great work.
didnt even add DG
@@esexavo what is DG?
@@teenice894 decomposed granite, Its like sand but harder, you put it on top of the base, roll it and its nice and smooth
@@esexavohe did but with the green material he used that as a replacement
@@Clark1748 the green material is called synthetic turf
Really appreciate the re-worked Mariam Makheba track at the end! A song very fitting🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
I enjoyed watching the process!
At 2 in deep a cubic yard of material(mulch) will cover 162 square feet. You have 810 square feet. However because you're doing a small Stone it doesn't cover the same as a mulch or a larger Stone. So the ratio is slightly off when you look at charts online. Cubic yard of mulch will cover more than a cubic yard of stone because the stone is more dense the pieces are smaller so it packed tighter. So when buying small Stone the ratio is a little smaller closer to 120 square feet. Same for dirt/loam.
Looks awesome! I bet the wife wants the backyard done now.
Beautiful. Lots of work and time. No wonder it costs so much. 😃
Right?! Haha! Thanks so much for watching Susie and glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you subscribed!
excellent video! all the details I needed to know before considering taking on this project for a doggy play area in the backyard (where they have killed all living things and only a dessert of dirt remains)
Very Nice! Time to do the back yard now!!
What was the size of yard and cost? I live in Massachusetts and have animals. So would you also consider smart turf? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Ty
Would love to know size of the yard and cost as well please
Quick note to anyone using plant killer. Be careful which kind you get because there are types out there that only work when absorbed through the leaves (or green part) of the plant.
Love your finishing music awesome work again
How much did this total project cost?
We have a calculator to help calculate for your area. smartturf.com/product/buy-cypress-point/
Hello, sorry to bother you, I am an Amazon seller, do you need free turf? We are currently engaged in evaluation activities need comments.
Excellent job, look very professional
Has anyone else noticed that he uses "therefore" excessively? The content is good therefore I'll keep watching.
“Therefore appropriately”. All his videos get this comment.
What a bloody great informative well put together video.
Beautiful 👏 ! Love your slow and methodical process and explanation! Ty
Great job, looking foward to do it on mines
I would love to see an update. Nice job!
Very helpful video. Thankfully I only have a small area, only 4'x20' but I definitely learned some important things to make it look better and last longer. Definitely not worth hiring it done for such a small area.
“Better for the environment”
*lays down 1.5k pounds of plastic pellets
And 600lbs of plastic turf!
And what's even worse, a good part of those plastic pelets would end up washed into the drainage and eventualy rivers and oceans!
I guess neither you nor Stormtrooper decided to calculate the amount of water saved vs the polypropylene used in this install. The environmental impact is in favor of artificial turf as opposed to watering every other day for eternity
@@GrecoRider Well, in his particular case, he stated in the video that the lawn wasn't watered before, so there was no environmental impact. Installing plastic grass kind of made things worse. I won't judge the guy for wanting his house to look nice, but there's no gain for the environment here.
@@mateusssssss567 I feel the same way but I can see how it would be better for the environment to use turf. And it’s not just “plastic” like forever lasting, turtle killing plastic. But it is a concern still! But no more mowing even if he had used an electric mower. Don’t need to do maintenance on the mower. No chemicals on the lawn to make it look better and to kill weeds. I don’t think the water usage is a good argument, not just because he didn’t use much water anyways. But also because water is good for the environment, but overwatering or using a lot of water puts a lot of strain on the environment when it comes to getting the water to the property. I’d feel differently if it was on a well but assuming he gets city water it would cost a lot too. But I feel like having natural grass would be better for plant life/insects/animals. For me I would want real grass, even if it doesn’t come out this “perfect”. I guess it really just depends on what the person wants or what they feel is best?
@@GrecoRider what about all the round up???
Id just like to know how it would feel while bare foot because i have been thinking about this for years but just never got around to doing research on it.
My neighbors have been crying about how everything "stuck" on their synthetic crass. I tried to use a leaf blower for them but it useless lol. That's not mentioning the weird color when fall/winter comes, their front yard looks like a sore thumb.
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Thank you for the video. It was very professional and easy to follow. You answered all of the questions that I had. Are you available? My suspicion is that most companies don't go through your process to increase their profit margin. If anyone is available to install turf in the Washington DC area, let me know.
Hard work pays off. Looks amazing, congrats! 👏👍✌
Dry true words mike. Thanks so much for watching and the support. Hope you subscribed.
2 questions @byot 1. Total cost of installation including materials? 2. You mentioned a calculator to help determine how much material you need- I don’t see that listed anywhere? Thanks!
Please how much did all of this cost you for your yard am trying to get this done too. Your content is just so good I had to subscribe
Great to hear and thank you so much for watching Samlocoo. I greatly appreciate your support and welcome to the BYOT Fam! In total with everything included it was around $4500. Not a cheap project to say the least but it was a fun one.
@@BYOTools your awesome man thanks for replying, am starting this project next year summer thanks again buddy
Wow! You work very hard!
Hello! Excellent video. You tackle all the questions and potential problems with clear explanations and of course good videos. 1 question -- in many of the DIY artificial turf posts and videos and instructions it is advised that you use some manner of edge restraint to help make sure the edges don't come up -- especially in high traffic areas. Using pressure treated timber allows you to nail the edges along the wood. I noticed you used 5 inch nails at close intervals directly into the soil/sub-base. What was your thinking here and do you feel like the use of nails is sufficient to hold down the turf along the edges.
The nails are intentionally ungalvanized. Over time the nails will form rust in the crevices of the base material and actually lock the edge into place.
FACT! Iam currently pulling those spikes!
You did a great job, lot’s of hard work. Weed barriers does a great job of keeping the stone from settling into the existing soil. As far as prevent ting weeds it will works for a short time until the turf captures organic materials, weeds will germinate above the barrier with time.
Weeds grow out of cracks in concrete, so nothing will stop them.
Dude, this was an ENORMOUS job.
Wow!! What was total cost?
the company itself was an sponsor
Adding project cost and hours spent to description makes it more detailed and helpful..
love the videos bro, can you do an update on this?
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Great Job!!!
Can you imagine looking out your window and seeing your neighbor laying in their yard talking into a camera about his "grass" (turf) 👀😅😆🤣 they're probably jealous after this
Absolutely beautiful, but I’d like to know how much it cost and how long it took, looks like an immense amount of work.
It looks absolutely beautiful! Hard work pays off!👍🌳🐕
@Dan S that's your opinion, mine is different!
Hello from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Thanks for sharing your great video’s please keep them coming.
Hey how much were materials for this size? Including this specific turf
Several questions about total cost, not 1 answer.🤔
First: That was very clever
Second:People should support channels like this 👍
Third: Thanks for sharing with us
Supporting but he would probably get more support if he went back and addressed questions ... even if its just a comment with all the answers.
Amazing instructional video. Sound was perfect. The fast forward was timely. Explanation of how the equipment works and all the other details. Best turf replay idea I’ve watched.
Great video !
Good clarity &
Directions 👍🏽
That was a great video! You did a great job at the edging of the rock wall