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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…

Backyard Artificial Grass Benefits: A Cleaner Pool

By Eric Fullerton | October 10, 2016

4 Benefits of Backyard Artificial Grass People with pools at home find many the advantages of getting backyard artificial grass installed. They find that artificial grass is very versatile and can be used on outdoor patios, as well as decks, and even for above ground swimming pools. Standard lawn systems dry out rapidly, and are tarnished and stained by chlorine or other…

Artificial Grass Terminology: The Most Common Terms

By Eric Fullerton | October 7, 2016

Artificial Grass Terminology: What You Need to Know For new buyers, knowing all of the artificial grass terminology can be challenging. Customers often ask us what all of these terms are, and what they have to do with their turf projects.   Face Weight: Face weight can be called pile weight. Face weight is the yarn’s…

Artificial Turf Dog Parks – A sustainable place for our furry friends

By Eric Fullerton | October 3, 2016

Artificial Turf Dog Parks – Why people are choosing synthetic grass   Many of our customers have been asking us questions about building artificial turf dog parks. We’ve seen them pop up all over the Bay Area. From the Perc Ponds dog park in Campbell to the Del Monte Dog Park in San Jose, it’s no wondering why people…

Turf Flattening? Here’s Why.

By Eric Fullerton | September 30, 2016

I’m having turf flattening issues, help! Many turf companies have warranties of several years, but that doesn’t always mean that your synthetic grass installation is entirely maintenance free. Yes, by switching to synthetic grass you avoid watering, seeding, and mowing your lawn. However, over time, you may begin to have turf flattening issues. This usually…

Artificial Turf Glue: 5 Commonly Asked Questions

By Eric Fullerton | September 26, 2016

Artificial Turf Glue: The Most Commonly Asked Questions   At Artificial Turf Express, we’re often asked several questions about artificial turf glue. Turf glue can come in many different thicknesses or quantities. Some types of glue are more appropriate for certain applications, and less effective for others. Here are some of the questions we’re asked…

Bocce Ball on Synthetic Turf: Why it’s better than natural lawn

By Eric Fullerton | September 23, 2016

 Bocce Ball on Synthetic Turf: Why people are choosing it As a sport, Bocce Ball’s origins trace back to Italy. It goes all the way back to ancient Rome, and remains common within the global Italian community. Bocce ball is usually done on a standard lawn. Lately, people have began to play bocce ball on…

Synthetic Turf LEED Certification | What does it mean?

By Eric Fullerton | September 19, 2016

Synthetic Turf LEED Certification: How you can get credits for switching to synthetic turf Installing synthetic turf can assist business owners receive LEED Certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The U.S. Green Building Council states that, “LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations…

Turf Backing: The Difference Between Hole-Punch and Flow-Through

By Eric Fullerton | September 16, 2016

 What you need to know about turf backing People often come into our showroom and ask questions about turf backing. For people unfamiliar with turf lingo, turf backing is the material that holds the blades in place. The backing is made out of several different types of material. Its main function is to filter…

Synthetic Grass in Small Spaces: What you need to know

By Eric Fullerton | September 12, 2016

Synthetic Grass in Small Spaces: Creativity and practicality for urban environments Some people believe that the American dream is all about owning a big property with a large backyard and white picket fence. In the present day, this is becoming increasingly less desirable, because people are opting to live less extravagant lives by favoring smaller…

Insects and Artificial Turf: Get the most out of your backyard parties!

By Eric Fullerton | September 9, 2016

Insects and Artificial Turf: A Simple Solution Are you tired of ants, mosquitoes, flies ruining a backyard get together? Bugs make it tough to have fun at a summertime house party. People often spend countless dollars on mosquito nets, bug traps, and other things to ward off these pests. What do you need to know…

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