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6 Things I Wish I knew Before Installing Turf Myself
Let’s talk turf!
DIY remodels aren’t always as luxurious in real life as they are on television. For the inexperienced installer, turf installations can come with unforeseen difficulties. Before you go down the DIY route, you should know what you’re getting into.
Here are six reasons why you shouldn’t install turf yourself.
1. How to avoid injury
Installing turf is a labor-intensive process that leaves plenty of room for knicks, tears, cuts, and possibly worse. Box cutters, pick axes, and compactors in untrained hands is a recipe for disaster.
Just because you watched someone build an amazing backyard on HGTV doesn’t mean you have the skills and technical knowledge to install your own turf. Without the proper safety training and PPE, a fun DIY project can quickly turn into an insurance nightmare.
Even if you know how to use all the tools correctly, wear and tear on your muscles and joints can have far reaching consequences. Having to repeatedly bend over creates unnecessary strain on your neck, knees and back. You can avoid injury by opting for professional installation!
2. Installing turf takes A LOT of time
Nobody ever said that remodels were quick. Especially not when you do it yourself.
All of that manual labor takes time. You have to dig out your top soil, lay your base, and secure your weed barrier all before you even begin to lay your turf! And unless you plan on buying expensive power tools you’ll be doing all that labor with a shovel, pickaxe, and hammer.
Biltright contractors use high end power tools to get the job done quickly.
3. You may not have all the necessary tools to get the job done right
Hand tools are great if you have all the time in the world. I mean who wouldn’t want to spend days digging up their old yard?
Professional turf installation uses heavy machinery to build your lawn quickly and effectively. While DIYers use shovels and wheelbarrows to remove the top layer of existing soil, our team uses a compact track loader to complete that same task in a fraction of the time.
If you do it yourself you’ll probably be stuck using a push broom to spread infill. Compare that to our team’s quick and efficient use of a power broom and you start to see why we can install a yard in days.
Biltright utilizes high-caliber machinery to craft amazing yards. To build your dream yard our team will use premium turf, class II road base, a compact track loader, a dump trailer, a compactor, a carpet kicker, non-galvanized nails, putty knives, seam tape, infill, a drop spreader, a power broom, gopher wire, and weed barrier fabric. To make sure it gets done right, our team uses the best resources available.
4. Need an extra hand?
It’s tough installing turf all by your lonesome! One-person installations can drag on forever. If only for the reason that you don’t have help to get you out of a jam. Think about all the tasks where you wish you had an extra hand, or seven!
Biltright uses a team of seasoned contractors to get the same job finished in a matter of days, or less!
5. Don’t quit your day job
Not everyone can be a master contractor. And why should you? You probably already have a million things to do, so why muddy that up by taking on a huge project?
By going with a professional you can use all those extra hours spending time with loved ones or enjoying some much-needed R&R.
6. We offer a no visible seams guarantee!
Artificial turf can look identical to living grass if it’s installed correctly. Visible seams and entire rolls facing different directions can turn your quality investment into tacky turf.
Biltright Turf offers a ‘No Visible Seams’ guarantee which ensures that your yard meets the highest standards in artificial turf installation or it’s on us to fix it!
FAQs
Can you install turf yourself?
Yes. Should you? Maybe? Installing artificial turf can be a lot of hard work, and if you don’t have experience doing this sort of thing, it might be better left to a professional.
Can I just put turf on dirt?
Laying artificial grass directly on top of soil or existing grass simply does not work. The final result would be an extremely uneven-looking lawn.
Biltright’s contractors put in the work of completely digging up your old landscape and then laying class II road base for an even surface to spread your turf. This is just one thing we do to create pristine-looking lawns. For a better understanding of all our installation services, check out this video on our process!
Learn more through a free consultation!
Our specialists are happy to answer any questions you may have about our turf technology and turf installation processes. We offer virtual and in-person consultations.
Biltright’s Cool-Pet solution lengthens the life of your lawn through its proprietary design! Its acrylic coating prevents the absorption of pet waste, while its highly rounded shape minimizes compaction — ensuring that your lawn stays fluffy and soft to the touch for years to come!
Sink Your Shot With One Less Stroke
Are you giving your short game the attention it deserves?
The average 17-handicap golfer needs about 34 putts to reach a final score of 89. Using that math, putting accounts for over 40% of strokes for an average golfer!
Golf Research Associates founder, Peter Sanders, recommends devoting 70% of your practice putting time to increasing your 1-putt percentages on short putts and extending your 50% make distance. He suggests spending the other 30% of your practice putting time improving your distance control on lag putts in the 20-50 foot ranges and extending your two-putt distance.
“With the right putting turf, you can transform your yard into a golfer’s paradise!”
You may be thinking, “ok, well now what?” Now that you have a blueprint of what you need to do, you have to figure out where to practice!
Biltright has the artificial turf you need to shave precious strokes off your short game. With the right putting turf, you can transform your yard into a golfer’s paradise!
Best Putting Greens for All Skill Levels
Casual
If you need somewhere to unwind after a stressful day or to teach your kids the fundamentals of golf, Dynamic Putt has you covered. This artificial putting green is affordable, natural-looking, and easy to install!
Dynamic Putt’s FlexGrip backing allows for more challenging installations. These bendable backings effortlessly cover the contours and angulations of even the trickiest terrain!
This putting turf is perfect for golf dads, weekend warriors, and even aspiring pros!
Pro
Platinum Putt is the king of putting turf! This putting turf features industry leading technology to ensure consistent performance year over year. Its specialty backing is non-directional, dimensionally stable, and ensures no excess movement — making it for aspiring pro golfers!
Good putting turf flawlessly captures the same roll and bounce of a traditional grass golf course. Great putting turf can maintain that same roll and bounce even after years of heavy use! Platinum Putt uses a dimensionally stable backing and moisture-resistant technology to prevent deterioration over time — keeping your course as fresh and springy as the day we installed it.
Platinum Putt comes backed by a 16-year warranty. It can be installed indoors, outdoors, and even over concrete!
Turn Your Yard into A Golfer’s Paradise!
Our team has the tools and expertise needed to turn your yard into a golfer’s paradise in as little as a few days!
What to Look For In An Artificial Grass Installation Warranty
Make sure you get a turf lawn that lasts!
When people compare warranties they’re first concern is usually the number of years that a product or service is covered. Sometimes, homeowners will choose an installer solely based on the length of their warranty, without considering what’s actually covered or the reputation of the company itself. But this one dimensional view of warranties could land you in hot water if something does go wrong.
Below we break down artificial grass installation warranties and guarantees. We tell you what to look for and why it matters. Let’s dive in!
Know You’re Covered
It’s better to have a warranty and not need it, than to not have a warranty and need it. But not just any warranty will do!
When it comes to artificial grass installation, it’s important to understand the difference between product and installation warranties. Product warranties guarantee the turf itself. It covers things like premature wear and product defects.
Installation warranties on the other hand covers things like separating seams or fraying edges. They ensure that your turf lawn not only looks good, but that it stays that way! A solid installation warranty speaks volumes to the skill and integrity of an installer.
Top 5 guarantees to look for in an installation warranty
1. Seams are not visible
2. Seams will not separate
3. Base layer is covered
4. Edges will stay intact with normal use
5. $0 out of pocket for material replacement
Who will be around it to honor your warranty?
It’s easy to be dazzled when a fresh, young company tells you that they offer 100 year or lifetime warranties. But you have to ask yourself, if this company has only been around for six months, who’s going to honor your warranty when your artificial grass fails years from now.
Twenty percent of businesses fail within the first two years of starting, and almost half fail in the first five years!
This is why there’s value in choosing an experienced installer. Not only do they have the technical skills to install your turf correctly, they’ll also be around to fix it if something does go wrong!
Get Your Yard Built Right!
Biltright Turf is an experienced installation company who’s been in business longer than our installation warranties! We have staying power.
What We Offer:
1. No visible seams guarantee
2. If seams separate over time, it’s on us to fix it!
3. The base of your lawn is covered
4. Edges will stay intact, even after years of normal use
5. We are the only installer who covers labor on material replacement
In addition to our installation warranty, Biltright offers up to 16-year product warranties on our turf lawns!