1 Preparing the surface
Make sure the surface is flat, clean and dry.
Hard surfaces (bitumen, concrete, wood, terrace floor…):
- Remove all refuse and dust.
- Fill any holes or cracks.
- Apply an cushioning layer (8mm thick) to even out any imperfections.
Soft surfaces (earth, lawn,...):
- Level the surface and remove all vegetation. It is important that the surface is flat, stabile and porous.
- Remove the top layer to a depth of approx. 10 cm. Apply an equalising layer of stabilised sand or a mixture of earth and grit.
- Level the surface with a compactor until completely stable and even. Cover with non-woven geotextile (100 to 150 g/m2). This fabric inhibits the growth of weeds, ensures a better distribution of pressure th roughout the structure and protects the fibres of the artificial grass.
2 Installing FUNgrass
Hard surfaces:
1. Loose lay for small areas:
You can loose lay the grass and just fix it by putting something heavy on the sides or corners,like a flower pot.
2. Fixing the artificial grass for areas above 20m²
You can attach the artificial grass using a dual composite PU adhesive. You need to apply heavy, continuous pressure for 30 minutes after gluing it.
Soft surfaces:
1. Unroll the artificial grass over the geotextile in the same direction.
2. If several rolls are needed, overlap subsequent rolls by approx. 3 cm.
3. Install seaming tape of 30 cm wide in between the 2 rolls. Mix the two glue components. Apply the glue. Turn over the edges at a width of approx. 50 cm in order to apply a 30 cm wide, thin layer (200 to 300 g/lm) of Forbo K149 glue to the back.
4. Fold down the edges carefully to prevent the fibres from coming into contact with the
glue, then apply pressure to the edges using your feet
or a heavy object. Do not glue at temperatures below 0°C
or during wet conditions.
3 Maintenance FUNgrass
Remove dead leaves and other refuse with a rake, broom or blower. Sweep with a stiff brush to straighten the fibres.
Pull out any weeds by hand, the moment they appear.
Immediately repair edges if they become detached.
Remove stubborn stains with a brush using a 3% ammonia solution, apply ethyl chloride to grease stains and preferably a mix of water and vinegar for organic stains.
Fun on the terrace
with no grazed knees
Family Van Pamel Ghent