Many homeowners and business owners throughout the country are turning to artificial grass as a landscaping alternative for their homes and businesses because of turf’s ability to stay looking perfect without the extensive ongoing maintenance of a real grass lawn. However, before purchasing your artificial grass product, it’s important to consider the amount of foot traffic your property will receive. Choosing the right artificial grass for your foot traffic will help you ensure that your turf lasts as long as possible and stays looking lush and well-kept year-round.
Artificial Grass Backing
The backing of your artificial grass is the part of the product that secures the fiber tufts into place. It’s a major factor in a turf product’s durability, as the most hard-wearing turf backings can resist thousands of pounds of resistance per square inch. There are two layers to Synthetic Grass Warehouse turf’s polyurethane backing: the primary backing, where the blades are looped through, and the coating where the tuft bind is glued in. Tuft bind alone can withstand up to ten pounds of force, and when combined with the primary backing, SGW turf is exponentially more resistant to pull-force than natural grass.
Synthetic Turf Face Weight
Another factor in your turf’s durability is the face weight. A turf’s face weight refers to the weight of the fibers within the product, not including the weight of the backing. A greater face weight means a denser product, which translates to a more durable turf product. If you expect moderate to high foot traffic at your property, choose a product with a face weight of 70 ounces or above. For lighter foot traffic areas, such as residential or showcase landscaping, a face weight below 60 ounces will be sufficient.
Artificial Turf Pile Height
The measurement of the fiber length, referred to as the pile height, is another factor in how well your artificial grass will hold up to high foot traffic. The shorter your turf’s pile height is, the more durable it will be. Longer blades of grass provide a more luxurious look and feel, but they can become matted and unsightly if overused. It’s important to strike the right balance in order to achieve your desired look while selecting a product that can withstand the appropriate amount of foot traffic. If you expect kids, pets, or athletes to utilize the turf on a regular basis, a shorter pile height will be more suitable and increase the lifespan of your artificial grass landscaping.
To learn more about which synthetic grass product is right for you and your foot traffic level, speak to your installer or contact your local Synthetic Grass Warehouse location.We can help you find the perfect synthetic grass products and installation accessories for your home or business. We’ve been an industry leader for more than 20 years, helping distributors, installers, and homeowners alike with all of their artificial grass installation needs. To find out more about our products or to receive guidance with your next artificial grass installation,contactyour local Synthetic Grass Warehouse facility today.
FAQs
If you're looking for the heaviest duty grasses for sport fields, playgrounds, pet areas, and the like, here are some of our high-traffic grasses that can do the job well: Vista Natural 80, Vista Sport, and Arizona Platinum. You can also browse our selection of playground turfs and sport turfs.
What thickness of artificial grass is best? ›
For those that like the look of freshly cut grass, anything between 25-30mm is a good choice. For a natural looking lawn, we recommend choosing something between 30-38mm. Anything longer than this and the fibres tend to lie flat under their own weight rather than standing upright.
How do I choose an artificial lawn? ›
The Different Qualities of Artificial Grass
Longer grasses, around 30mm mark, will give a lush, luxurious look, whereas shorter, 16-27mm products will look neater, and make for great artificial grass for dogs, pets, or kids. Good quality artificial grass should be weighty, with a weight of 2-3kg per metre square.
What is the most traffic tolerant grass? ›
Of all the common U.S. lawn grasses, three cool-season grasses top the list for active lawns: Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and turf-type tall fescue. While each of these grasses have traits suited to active lawns, the best results come from combinations that build on the strengths of two or more types.
How can you tell if artificial grass is good quality? ›
Looks Lush & Full
If a lush, full look for the grass is important to you, pay extra attention to pile height, thatch, infill, and density. Each of these elements add to the natural look of the best artificial grass products.
What is a negative of artificial grass? ›
It restricts access to natural materials like leaf litter and grass clippings – essential for feeding soil organisms like worms and microscopic animals and keeping the soil healthy. Artificial grass reaches significantly greater temperatures than those reached by natural grass under the same weather conditions.
How much does the best artificial grass cost? ›
Average artificial grass costs in 2024
| National average cost | $6,375 |
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| Typical price range | $2,725 – $10,000 |
| Extreme low-end cost | $1,755 |
| Extreme high-end cost | $10,750 |
Apr 1, 2024
Natural grass has the potential to last forever
If you enjoy spending weekends in the garden and taking care of your outdoor areas, then a natural lawn is a great option for you. With a natural lawn, what you put in is what you get. A well-maintained natural lawn has the potential to last for many years.
What is the best grade of artificial grass? ›
Nylon – Considered the highest quality of artificial grass yarn, nylon offers the strongest and best-looking blades of grass that mimic the color and texture of real grass. It's also very flexible, which means it won't get matted down like other types of artificial grass, and it is also highly UV resistant.
What shape artificial grass is best? ›
S-Shaped. Offering the best of both worlds, S-shaped synthetic grass is perfect for reflecting light. With less of a flat surface area, the overall effect is increased realism. If you want your switch to look real, S-shaped artificial grass is the best option for you.
ForeverLawn Landscape products come out on top in terms of having a natural, realistic appearance. In fact, the ForeverLawn® Select line of synthetic grass was the first to incorporate a tan thatch that mimics the construction of natural grass.
What is the best weight for artificial grass? ›
If you expect moderate to high foot traffic at your property, choose a product with a face weight of 70 ounces or above. For lighter foot traffic areas, such as residential or showcase landscaping, a face weight below 60 ounces will be sufficient.
What is the toughest artificial turf? ›
Turtle Power may be the toughest Tough Turtle Turf has to offer!
What is the toughest lawn turf? ›
Kikuyu Turf breeds, such as Kenda Kikuyu, are some of the hardest wearing grasses on the market and can withstand heavy wear and tear. Kikuyu grass can quickly repair itself from the worst possible damage.
What type of artificial grass is used on football fields? ›
CrossFlex is commonly used in multipurpose athletic fields with sports such as lacrosse, field hockey, football, and soccer. CrossFlex is a dual-fiber turf, meaning it is a mix of both slit-film and monofilament to provide a unique fiber blend and performance characteristics of both systems.
