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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…

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…

The Pros and Cons of Different Infill Types

By Eric Fullerton | June 14, 2016

One of the questions that we often get at Artificial Turf Express is, “What kind of options do I have for infill?” For some, infill can make a significant difference in the lifespan of their turf, its visual appearance, the way it drains, and many other factors that need to be considered for DIY installers.…

Noted Toxicologist Releases Report on Crumb Rubber Safety

By Eric Fullerton | April 16, 2016

Shaw Industries, Inc. recently retained Dr. Laura C. Green, a noted toxicologist, to review claims in the media that synthetic turf athletic fields that utilize crumb-rubber as an infill material may pose a risk of cancer to those who use them, particularly children and adolescents. Dr. Green holds a B.A. with honors from the Department of…

Real Savings with Artificial Turf Grass

By Eric Fullerton | November 30, 2015

Dave Johnson knew the drill, and you can bet there were times it drove him crazy. “After every soccer game, after every football game, we would make the entire team line up at one end of the field and walk down replacing divots as best as we could,” said Johnson, who spent 34 years as…

Fact or Fiction: Artificial Lawns Require No Maintenance

By Eric Fullerton | November 24, 2015

Artificial Lawn Maintenance Tips One of the perks of artificial turf is that requires much less water and maintenance than real grass. However, even synthetic grass does need some upkeep to stay lush and green year-round. Regular foot traffic, falling leaves, and pet waste are just a few factors that can diminish the appearance of…

Top 8 Mistakes DIY Artificial Turf Installers Make

By Eric Fullerton | November 16, 2015

Installing your own artificial turf is easy…as long as you have detailed instructions, all the proper tools, and some real experience working with artificial turf. We can give you the installation guide, and recommend some tools, but since you can’t get experience off the internet, we can give you the next best thing: some common turf…

Synthetic Turf Council Elects Board

By Eric Fullerton | November 2, 2015

The association’s new officers were chosen during the annual membership meeting in Atlanta ATLANTA, Ga. – During the Synthetic Turf Council 2015 Annual Membership Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct. 5-7, the association elected its new Board of Directors. Amy Brackin of Liberty will serve as the chairman of the board, which provides leadership and direction for…

ISRI Asks EPA to Defend Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | October 24, 2015

More than 75 studies have shown artificial turf made from recycled tires to be safe for human exposure, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should tell the public that, according to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). “The U.S. toxicity limits for children’s toys are the lowest in the world,” ISRI said in its letter sent…

Do-It-Yourself Guide to Installing Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 11, 2015

Artificial turf has been growing in popularity over the last 2 or 3 years as homeowners look for ways to keep their lawns green in this Northern California drought. And what’s not to love? Its luxuriant green blades look convincingly like real grass, but require much less maintenance and use almost no water. Better yet,…

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