Adding Infill to Artificial Grass

“Infill” is either an acrylic coated, green colored sand with antimicrobial properties or black crumb rubber particles. Either infill product is put in between the blades of the artificial grass products to deliver a complete solution allowing the blades to stand up, improve durability in traffic zones, and emulate the look and feel of natural grass. Infill is recommended in all artificial grass installation products to enhance usability and durability at the following rates: In a lighter weighted turf (under 60 ounces of face weight) 3 pounds of infill per square foot of artificial turf. In a heavier weighted turf (over 60 ounces of face weight) 2 pounds per square foot of artificial turf.

ATS Hot Tip:

Artificial Turf Supply recommends using Envirofill infill. This acrylic coated, green colored sand with antimicrobial properties is the best product for artificial grass installation and will help control pet odors, mold and bacteria growth, as well as, keep the artificial turf project 25% cooler. Please contact an Artificial Turf Supply representative to order Envirofill for your project today.

After the artificial turf material installation is completed and glue/seams are set, make sure the infill is dry and that your artificial turf is dry when applying the infill. Brush or comb the artificial turf with your desired tool such as a power broom, push broom, backside of rake or carpet comb.

ATS Hot Tip:

Artificial Turf Supply recommends using a power broom. The STIHL MM55-C-E Yard Boss for brushing and maintenance of your artificial turf. The unit comes as a roto-tiller (great tool for small removal) with 4 tines. You will need the 24’’ bristle brush attachment and wheel kit for use with artificial turf. Click product link to buy: www.stihlusa.com/products/multi-task-tools/yard-boss/mm56ce/

Apply the infill EVENLY EVERYWHERE one layer at a time using either a drop spreader or a broadcasting spreader to achieve recommended infill usage rate. Take your time, pay attention to how much area you are covering with one or two bags of infill. You should walk at a CONSISTENT speed and adjust speed depending on how fast the infill is falling out of your spreader.

For hard to reach or small areas such as corners or against walls where a spreader cannot reach, you can hand spread these areas. Power broom, brush or comb again, repeating these two steps until you are out of infill or have reached your desired/recommended level of infill.

In the event there are any uneven areas of infill that the power broom, brush or comb cannot fix easily, use a leaf blower about 3 inches from this area and the infill will quickly disperse. Feel free to level out any other areas especially corners and walls with the blower also. Once you are happy with your infill and brushing, generously hose the entire project area down evenly. Consider this the last self-leveling step. You will be able to manipulate the infill once its dry again, which may take a few days.

WARNING: DO NOT INFILL while the infill material or artificial turf is wet; wait for dry ideal conditions. This is so the infill will NOT clump up on you while trying to complete the project.

Finishing Touches:

Using a power broom, leaf blower, push broom or plastic rake you can quickly clean up the area and this also helps agitate the blades of artificial grass helping the stand-up better. Contact Artificial Turf Supply for any questions

← Step 3: Installing Artificial Grass Back to How to Center →

Download PDF >

ATS Disclosure:

This guide is for the individuals or contractors and turf installers who wish to install their Do It Yourself artificial grass turf project. Artificial Turf Supply makes no representations or warranties regarding the following installation information. This guide is a best effort to installing artificial grass yourself and is not intended for some other specialized artificial turfs, not all results are guaranteed.