{"id":1564,"date":"2022-04-17T17:29:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T20:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/?p=1564"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:52:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T17:52:35","slug":"lay-artificial-grass-decking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/lay-artificial-grass-decking\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Lay Artificial Grass on Decking?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Artificial turf can be a great option if you have children or pets running around your yard. But is it suitable for decking? How can you be sure it won’t rot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can lay artificial grass on wooden decking as long as it’s in good condition. A shock pad or underlay must be installed beneath the turf to provide drainage and prevent rotting. Laying fake turf on decking provides a safe, robust, and aesthetically pleasing surface that is low maintenance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Choosing the right type of underlay is essential and depends on your personal circumstances. As well as underlay, this guide is going to show you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The decking will need a final wood preservative treatment before laying the turf on top of it. But if a protective pad is used, the decking should last much longer than if it was in direct exposure to the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Artificial turf opens the possibility of installing drainage mats. And if your decking is resting on soil, the turf and pads will prevent weeds from growing through and pulling the deck apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For better comfort for walking and to protect the decking, you should first lay a shock pad or an underlay before putting down your fake turf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For home use on decking, use an underlay or pad of inches. This will offer suitable cushioning for children and pets, without the grass feeling like you are walking on a waterbed. A pad or an underlay will help with drainage and the laying of the artificial grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both will help with comfort and safety, but there are differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overlays are useful if you are laying fake turf over soil or crabgrass. A mat will prevent weeds from growing through the turf and level out the surface of the soil. The mats are also an effective way of padding out decking with large spacings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shock pads are essential if you have young children that will be playing on the turf, but not good for pets as they will soak up urine. These pads can be installed in layers to offer more padding under dangerous areas like a swing or where the falling height could exceed five feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Artificial grass comes in many styles, colors, and thicknesses to accommodate a wide range of applications. Pets, children, and exposure to the elements will have a bearing on how strong and soft you need the grass to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best artificial grass for decking is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The grass should be around one to one and a half inches thick, with a soft pile and a mix of straight and curled grass blades for more realism. Three-tone turf is preferable, with memory fibers to aid grass blade bounce-back after walking on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Days 2-3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
7 Pros and Cons of Artificial Grass on Decking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Will Decking Rot Under Artificial Grass?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Best Underlay for Artificial Grass on Decking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Overlay Mats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Shock Pads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best Artificial Grass for Decking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Lay Artificial Grass on Decking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step-by-Step Installation Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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