How To Choose The Best Artificial Turf For Your Project

Researching and trying to find the right artificial turf for your project can be confusing, overwhelming, and even boring! Here’s a quick guide on choosing the best artificial turf for your project. 

The first step is to figure out all of the details about the space where your artificial turf will be placed. Here are a few examples of important questions to ask about the space where your turf will be installed.

How often will it be used?

Will it be used by pets?

Will kids be playing on the surface?

How much foot traffic will there be and what kind of foot traffic? (Walking, running, etc.)

Will the turf receive a-lot of sunlight?

All of these questions are important because they will be the deciding factor in what type of artificial turf you will need for your project. But, artificial turf isn’t the only important decision. When it comes to choosing artificial turf you will also need to choose the proper infill for your turf. Infill helps keeps your artificial turf standing upright and makes the turf look and feel more realistic. Some infill even has cooling properties such as Hydrochill made by Shawgrass. Through years of research and labratory testing Hydrochill has shown some surfaces can achieve up to 30-50°F lower surface temperatures.

While Hydrochill is a great product it may not be the perfect infill for your project or you may want to add another infill as well. If pets will be using the surface we highly recommend adding an infill that has anti-odor properties. Our go-to product for homeowners or commercial facilities where pets will roam is Envirofill. Envirofill has Microban antimicrobial protection built in, what does that mean for you? Microban protects against the growth of mold, bacteria, and odor 24/7. To learn more check out this great blog post from US Green Tech on why Envirofill is the Smartest Choice in Green Sand Infill. 

When looking for artificial turf I’m sure you have a certain look and feel in mind.

Are you wanting to have the best yard on the block? The coolest backyard putting green? The nicest indoor training facility? Each of these types of projects require different types of turf and there are many options to consider such as color, pile height, infill, and type of fiber to achieve the results you have in mind.  Our team is trained and has over 10 years of experience in the turf industry to help point you in the right direction.

If you want your yard to look great year round yet and have the appearance of real grass, look for artificial grass that has thatch fibers. Thatch fibers vary in color, weight, and texture and are typically brown fibers to portray dead grass. Take a look at a few products that have been the most popular for homeowners in Nebraska. 

Keep in mind, the turf you pick based on look may not apply to the functionality of the turf. It is important to choose a turf that you like based on both look and functionality.

When you ask the right questions about your turf project you’ll be well on your way to finding the best artificial turf for your space, whether it’s turf for sports arenas or turf for your backyard oasis. 

If you’re interested in turf products and/or turf installation in Nebraska, please contact Sportzturf today to schedule your FREE Artificial Turf Estimate by emailing us at info@sportzturf.com.

We will assess the needs of your location and offer product recommendations for your specific situation.

Feel free to give us a call at 402-917-8560.