Advice, Tips & Observations on Designing, Planning & Installing Artificial Turf & Sports Netting
What "Height" Batting Cage Nets Should You Order? Share Published October 6, 2023 Measuring the length and width for a batting cage net is easy. Measuring the correct height can be trickier. To measure the length and width, you simply take a measuring tape and measure, in feet, the length of the...
Best Sub-Base for Batting Cage Turf Rolls? Its not a concrete slab. Share Published September 26, 2023 We get this question a lot. Or worse, customers call and say they just poured a concrete slab for their batting cage and are going to lay their turf over it. There are several problems...
Is your turf area 40 feet wide x 70 feet long? Here's what you need to know. . Share Published August 14, 2023 As you may know, most turf comes in 15' wide rolls and whatever length you need. For some areas the math is easy and you won't have much, if any excess turf. If your area is 15' wide,...
Why Indoor Facility Diagrams are Necessary for Planning Your Facility - Get a Free Diagram Share Published August 8, 2023 It's that time of year again. In many parts of the US, Clubs, coaches, athletes and parents will be moving their outdoor activities indoors as temps drop and inclement...
Is There a Difference Between Indoor & Outdoor Artificial Turf? Share Published July 9, 2023 Many customers ask if we sell indoor artificial turf. The answer is yes, but if you sell any turf, you technically sell indoor artificial turf. All outside turf can go inside, but not all indoor...
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...
