Advice, Tips & Observations on Designing, Planning & Installing Artificial Turf & Sports Netting
The Best Way to Remove Excess Glue from Artificial Turf Share Published June 12, 2023 Too much or too little glue is one of the most common mistakes for rookie turf installers or DIYers. Even if you “know” how much glue to ideally use, consistently applying 300 linear feet of glue, for example,...
How to Unload Turf from Truck: 7 Tips to a Smoother Turf Delivery Share Published: May 18, 2023 On some artificial turf projects, removing the turf from the truck and transporting it to the installation site can be the biggest obstacle. In carpet mills, we use poles attached to forklifts to...
How to Prevent Sagging Sports Netting Share Published May 12, 2023 When it comes to sports facility installation, there are two long-term concerns to avoid. The first is, wrinkles in artificial turf. Very few things in sports facilities are more dangerous or uglier than pesky wrinkles in the...
Do You Need to Buy a "Power Broom" for Artificial Turf Maintenance? Share Published April 24, 2023 Like any investment, proper maintenance will extend the life of your artificial turf and keep the appearance you want. There are many ways to clean and brush the turf to keep the blades upright,...
6 Things To Do With Your Excess Artificial Turf Share Publsihed April 18, 2023 Artificial Turf, much like carpet, is manufactured in certain widths, 15’ or 12’. While the length of the roll can be cut to your custom size, the roll itself will be 15’ wide. In some cases, you may see 12’ wide. It...
How to Install Backyard Putting Green Turf Share Published April 6, 2023 Installing an artificial turf putting green in your backyard involves several steps. It may be a DIY project if you're comfortable with landscaping and construction work, or speak with an ATXTurf team member for installation...
How Many Rolls of Turf Do I Need to Order? Share Published March, 27, 2023 Try the new ATXTurf Calculator Now! Artificial Turf is manufactured in 15 foot wide rolls. For easiest installation and fewer seams, it is important to measure the area, and order rolls of turf, the full length of the area...
Does Artificial Turf Get Hot? And How Hot Does it Get? Share Published Feb 28, 2003 We often get the question, How hot does artificial turf get? Many scientific studies from accredited organizations have done extensive research on the temperature of athletic surfaces and in particular,...
Existing Lines in Turf: Where do they come from? And Ways to Deal With Them Share Published February 21, 2023 Buying Turf with Lines is often a smart, economical option to get the benefits of turf, while saving a lot of money. Chances are, your spouse does not want a yellow line running...
Baseball Facility Netting 101, 202 & 303 Share Published February 15, 2023 Are you in the early stages of planning a baseball facility? If so, you are likely researching options and costs for netting. There are some basic, and not so basic, things to consider when configuring the layout and...
Can I Use Fake Grass for Dogs? Share Published February 2, 2023 Yes, fake grass, commonly known as artificial turf, can be used for dogs in residential and commercial areas. The primary, practical benefit of fake grass for dog owners, is that it keeps your best friend clean. Many yard areas...
How to Install Turf in an Indoor Sports Facility Using Turf Tape Share Published January 18, 2023 How Much Tape do You Need for Your Area? Our will calculate the amount of seam tape you would need for...
How to Install DIY Backyard Batting Cages - The ATXTurf Comprehensive Guide Share Published January 6, 2023 Updated September 24, 2023 The ATXTurf team of baseball/softball coaches and parents finally put our collective experiences together as turf & netting professionals and compiled a...
What is the base for artificial turf? Share Published December 28, 2022 Artificial Turf can be laid over many types of surfaces. There are various kinds of turf and many applications for which turf can be used, each of which has a number of variables to consider before installation. Below are...
What does the “ATX” in ATXTurf stand for? Austin, Texas Share Published, November 29, 2022 ATX is an abbreviation for Austin, Texas. The ATXTurf team originated in 2008, as a family-run business operating sports facilities and a 7 field, artificial turf, baseball complex in Austin while running...
