Advice, Tips & Observations on Designing, Planning & Installing Artificial Turf & Sports Netting
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 19, 2024 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...
Can I use bladed sports turf for my batting cage or indoor facility? Share Published, September 26, 2022 Backyard batting cages or often “temporary” batting cages, if your athlete will be moving on to college, or decides to play another sport. Indoor facilities are often temporary due to short...
What is “Thatch” in Artificial Grass? Share Published, September 20, 2022 “Thatch” is a term used to describe a secondary layer of fibers in Artificial Grass manufactured to create a more realistic grass appearance, and provide a heavier turf material, or higher “Face Weight”. Most artificial...
What is the best way to cut Artificial Turf? Share Published, September 9, 2022 Installing Artificial Turf requires cutting the material in some form or another. Whether you are shaping your turf around a curb, fitting a piece along a fence, or prepping for seams, there are various tools, knives...
What are the benefits of padded 5mm turf? Share Published Sept 5, 2022 If you are in the market for artificial turf for an indoor facility, you have likely discovered that there are many types of turf available. The types and options can be overwhelming and this article is intended to help you...
What Glue to Use for Artificial Grass? Share Published August 26, 2022 How Many Buckets of Glue do You Need for Your Area? Our will calculate the amount of glue and seam fabric you will need. If...
Artificial Turf Grain: What direction should turf be laid? Share Published, August 22, 2022 The fibers in artificial turf will lean in one direction. This is referred to as Pile Direction, or the “Grain.” In natural grass, the sun keeps grass blades standing up straight, but artificial turf...
What’s the difference between Slit Film and Monofilament Synthetic Turf Fibers? Share Published August 17, 2022 Last Updated: October 13, 2023 When shopping for synthetic turf, you may hear the terms “Slit Film” or “Monofilament” (or "Mono") or read these terms in product specifications. These...
Should I buy Used Artificial Turf? Share Published, August 8, 2022 / Updated July 21, 2023 "Remember to always ask your Used Turf Supplier for Manufacturer & Specification Sheet so you know who made it, how old it is and the materials used in it. " [video width="600" height="300"...
Can Synthetic Turf be Patched? Share Published August 1, 2022 Yes. But there are several variables to consider. As synthetic turf ages, repairs and patches are inevitable to maintain safety and aesthetics. Synthetic Turf can need repair for many reasons. From the standard high foot-traffic...
