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What Stimp Speed Is Right for a Backyard Putting Green?

By AtlasSEO | October 7, 2026

Backyard putting greens play best at a Stimp speed between 8 and 10. Championship courses typically range from 10 to 13. We recommend starting near 8 for a more forgiving surface that builds confidence, then adjusting pile height and infill density to dial in faster speeds as putting skills improve. Key Takeaways What Is a…

How to Repair Artificial Turf: Patching Burns, Holes and Tears

By Eric Fullerton | October 6, 2026

Begin the patching process by assessing the damaged area and preparing a matching patch from spare material, then bond it in place using seaming tape plus polyurethane adhesive. Trim the patch to extend a few inches beyond the damage, align the grain direction, and press firmly for a seamless repair that avoids replacing the entire…

How to Remove Wrinkles From Artificial Turf During Installation

By Eric Fullerton | October 5, 2026

Wrinkle removal starts by unrolling turf and letting it sit in direct sun for several hours. Heat relaxes stiff fibers caused by roll storage. We then stretch the material from corners, securing edges with turf stakes or nails before seaming. Sunlight combined with mechanical tensioning eliminates creases prior to permanent bonding and infill application. Key…

Turf Nails vs. Staples: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

By Eric Fullerton | October 4, 2026

Spiral turf nails anchor perimeters and penetrate soil-based sub-bases securely, resisting pull-out in high-traffic or pet areas. Staples work best for seaming sections together and fastening into weed barrier or compacted base material, though they drive through turf backing less easily. We recommend nails for perimeter anchoring and staples for seam reinforcement on most Bay…

How to Calculate Artificial Turf, Infill, Nails, and Seam Tape

By Eric Fullerton | October 3, 2026

Calculating seam tape and nails starts with measuring the total linear footage of seams where turf rolls meet. Seam tape covers each joint at full width, while galvanized turf nails are spaced every 6 inches along seams and the perimeter, plus one nail per 1- 2 square feet across the field for a secure, wrinkle-free…

Top 4 Creative Uses for Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | November 14, 2016

Best Uses for Synthetic Grass: Honing your creativity At Artificial Turf Express, we are always astounded at all of the creative uses for synthetic grass. We often get to see people apply their creativity into their turf installations, and we have assisted customers with many projects. Here are some of the coolest uses for synthetic grass that…

What to know about artificial grass financing plans

By Eric Fullerton | November 11, 2016

Artificial Grass Financing Plans At our warehouse, people often ask us about artificial grass financing plans. More specifically, they ask if they are available, and what do these financing plans entail? We have said many times that installing artificial turf is an investment. You reap the benefits over time in water savings, maintenance savings, saving time,…

Artificial Grass for Agility Training: A New Way to Get Fit

By Eric Fullerton | November 7, 2016

Artificial Grass for Agility Training Many local gyms have installed artificial grass for agility training in their facilities. These include Gold’s Gym, Bay Club, and many others. It has been increasingly popular in recent years because of its potential to improve cardiovascular health. Some of these benefits include:   Significant reduction of standard athletic bodily damage from poor shock absorption.…

The Artificial Grass Production Process

By Eric Fullerton | November 4, 2016

Many early models of synthetic grass gained a reputation for discoloration. The vintage artificial grass production process was far less sophisticated than what we have today. Under direct exposure to sunlight, turf fibers begin to discolor at a disconcerting rate. After a couple of years, synthetic turf will look bland and unimpressive. This eventually became…

Most Important FAQs About Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 31, 2016

FAQs About Artificial Grass Many customers come to us to get the highest quality artificial grass in the San Jose area. Usually, before you make a purchase like this, you want some general information, such as FAQs about artificial grass, best installation techniques, or safety information. The purpose of this article is to give you…

Creative Uses for Synthetic Turf

By Eric Fullerton | October 28, 2016

Looking for more creative uses for synthetic turf? Here are some of our suggestions! Synthetic lawns are often used for sports, however property owners are uncovering that having a drought-resistant lawn could hold numerous advantages. Also, that there are many creative uses for synthetic turf that aren’t usually considered. Considering that artificial turf needs no mowing,…

Drought Tolerant Artificial Grass Gets Much Needed Legislation

By Eric Fullerton | October 24, 2016

Drought Tolerant Artificial Grass’ New Legislation   California’s historic drought has continued for many years now, and many legislators are now looking into updating old laws regarding artificial turf. Historically, installing artificial turf was not always easy for homeowners. There were many provisions surrounding the installation process, and some locales were flat-out banning artificial turf. Metropolitan…

The Environmental Benefits of Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 21, 2016

The 3 Major Environmental Benefits of Synthetic Grass There are many environmental benefits of synthetic grass. Not only does it reduce your landscape maintenance costs, but it also benefits our environment. Let’s look at some of the ways:   Saving water Based on current EPA water usage statistics, the average American family uses 320 gallons…

Lesser Known Benefits of Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 17, 2016

Lesser Known Benefits of Artificial Grass – Repel Backyard Pests A lot of people are switching from natural lawns to artificial grass. Synthetic grass has many benefits – some of which are obvious, some of them are less known. This article goes into some of the lesser known benefits of artificial grass. Some people aren’t…

UC Davis Medical Center Installs Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 14, 2016

UC Davis Medical Center Installs Synthetic Grass In our state’s capital, the UC Davis Medical Center installs synthetic grass. They selected artificial grass as the centerpiece of their massive aesthetic renovations to their main campus in Sacramento. The work was done by Heavenly Greens, another artificial turf installation company in San Jose. The entirety of the…

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