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Artificial Grass for Dogs Maintenance: Clean & Deodorize

By Eric Fullerton | August 8, 2026

Regular maintenance with a mixture of white vinegar and water effectively removes odors. Visit Artificial Turf Express in San Jose, CA, where experts recommend rinsing turf weekly and applying enzyme-based cleaners to eliminate bacteria that cause pet waste odors on all 15 turf products. Artificial grass dog urine cleaner, such as Paws and Play Turf…

How to Install Artificial Turf Installation

By Eric Fullerton | August 7, 2026

Installation on concrete or pavers requires a 1/4-inch foam underlayment and seaming tape. Turf nails or adhesive to secure edges. Artificial Turf Express in San Jose, CA, stocks 15 turf products, including Marina at 50 oz face weight, plus all necessary accessories for proper installation. Installation, Artificial Turf Express, located inside Heavenly Greens in San…

Artificial Turf Heat Around Pools: What You Need to Know

By Eric Fullerton | August 6, 2026

Temperatures near pools with artificial turf can be significantly hotter than surrounding concrete, depending on various factors. Artificial Turf Express in San Jose, CA, recommends selecting heat-resistant products and proper infill to reduce surface temperatures, especially important for pool areas exposed to direct, prolonged sunlight during peak afternoon hours. Water drainage plays a key role…

Turf Sand Infill vs. Rubber Infill: Which Is Best?

By Eric Fullerton | August 5, 2026

For Turf Sand Infill vs. Rubber Infill, silica sand infill is often more affordable and helps keep turf blades upright. Rubber infill provides cushioning and shock absorption for sports fields. Artificial Turf Express, offering 15 turf products in San Jose, CA, recommends sand for residential lawns and rubber for high-impact athletic use. Infill materials serve…

Artificial Grass Glue vs Seam Tape: Artificial Turf and Synthetic

By Eric Fullerton | August 4, 2026

Seam tape bonds artificial turf seams with a peel-and-stick adhesive strip, while glue requires manual application and curing time. Artificial Turf Express, offering 15 turf products including 50 oz Marina turf, recommends seam tape for faster, cleaner seams versus traditional glue methods. Seam tape, like ATXTurf’s 12-inch x 65-ft rolls, offers quick, clean seams ideal…

Synthetic Lawn Maintenance Tips

By Eric Fullerton | August 29, 2016

Synthetic Lawn Maintenance Tips The most important thing to realize about synthetic lawn maintenance is that taking care of an artificial lawn is much easier than a natural lawn. With an all-natural lawn, trimmings as well as edgings need to be consistently discarded. Synthetic grass does not create any type of grass waste. Aside from tree…

The Truth About Crumb Rubber

By Eric Fullerton | August 26, 2016

Synthetic Turf Council Releases a Video Discussing the Truth About Crumb Rubber Many artificial turf companies have received a backlash on their use of infill. This video talks the truth about crumb rubber, so that people learn more about it. At Artificial Turf Express, we sell many types of infill, including crumb rubber, silica sand, walnut shell,…

Astro Turf Bankruptcy: World’s Oldest Turf Company Loses Patent Lawsuit

By Eric Fullerton | August 23, 2016

What Happened with the Astro Turf Bankruptcy? Synthetic turf has been around for more than half a century. It has ended up being an essential for leisure parks, play areas, college sports areas, business property, and also landscape applications. Its capacity to conserve countless gallons of water has made it among one of the most financially…

What You Need to Know About Artificial Turf on Concrete

By Eric Fullerton | August 15, 2016

Placing Artificial Turf on Concrete Synthetic grass can be placed on nearly any type of surface area. Numerous health clubs and gyms are putting artificial turf on concrete rather than carpeting. This partially due to its appearance and also because it helps athletes in their training. Turf provides better traction than concrete, which can be hugely beneficial for an exercise…

Artificial Turf Playgrounds are all the Rage!

By Eric Fullerton | August 12, 2016

What you need to know about artificial turf playgrounds   There are many reasons why someone would be designing artificial turf playgrounds. You may be coordinating with part of a regional council, a college, daycare facility, or simply checking out alternatives for your house. Regardless of your purpose, creating artificial turf playgrounds requires many considerations, including the turf’s appearance, cost, lifespan,…

What is the environmental impact of artificial turf?

By Eric Fullerton | August 8, 2016

The Environmental Impact of Artificial Turf In California, watering natural lawns in homes and businesses amounts to about seven percent of the state’s water supply. In fact, about 51 percent of the state’s water usage from families is from home lawn upkeep. This is very taxing to the state’s total water usage. If residents switched from natural…

Five Myths About Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | August 4, 2016

Five Myths About Artificial Turf If you are interested in installing a synthetic lawn, it is likely that you have heard several myths about artificial turf. In this age of infinite access to information, we’re bound to hear many things that have the potential to shape our decisions. We intend to clear up some of the mysteries…

Six Things to Know About Synthetic Lawns

By Eric Fullerton | July 29, 2016

Things to Know about Synthetic Lawns Artificial turf — you may have seen it in sporting arenas or in your neighbor’s yard. Maybe you didn’t even know it was synthetic. Perhaps you’re beginning to research on turf and don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re wondering if synthetic lawns are the best choice for your yard? Well, here are…

Modern Artificial Turf Shows That the Future is Here!

By Eric Fullerton | July 25, 2016

The Difference Between Vintage AstroTurf and Modern Artificial Turf Artificial turf is one of the landscape design items that has become far more sophisticated over the last few years. Many people remember the original AstroTurf synthetic lawn, which were popularized in the 60’s and 70’s. It was featured in sports and TV shows like The Brady Bunch. While customers…

Creative Uses for Artificial Turf: Yoga

By Eric Fullerton | June 20, 2016

One of the coolest things about artificial turf is its versatility. Between putting greens to pet facilities, landscape applications or anything else, turf in the 21st century has seemingly limitless potential for its use. The only limiting factor is the creativity of the designer or installer. Luckily, we’re going to provide you with different examples…

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