The Tools You Will Need

Convinced that artificial grass is right for your deck? Here’s what you’ll need to install it:

• Artificial lawn, measure out to fit your deck
• Utility knife
• Turf adhesive
• Deck cleaner
• Garden hose
• Scrub brush
• Measuring tape
• Trowel
• Seam sealer
• Weighted lawn roller

How to Install a Lawn on your Deck

Step One: Clean your deck. Before you do anything, you need to clean the deck off so the adhesive will be able to hold properly. Spray the deck with the garden hose, so the deck is wet and ready for cleaning.

Step Two: Mix your deck cleaner with water and spray it liberally over the deck. With the scrub brush, scrub the mixture into the wood so it penetrates it well. Once it’s been cleaned, give the area a spray with the garden hose to remove any residue, and leave it to dry for 48 hours.

Step Three: Once the deck is dry, you can get started installing your lawn. Measure out the deck and order the right amount of turf (enough so there’s an overhang when you lay it out). Once it arrives, unroll it out on the deck and let it lie out for at least an hour, so it flattens out.

Step Four: Now, you’ll want to start attaching the lawn to the deck. Start from one end, and spread the turf adhesive down in a thin layer across the wood using a trowel. Stick your turf down a section at a time, making sure that there’s some overhang over the edges.

Step Five: If you need to use more than one section of artificial turf, lay it down as in step four and butt it up against the piece you’ve already laid down. Squeeze some seam sealer along the join to ensure that the edges sit correctly on the deck.

Step Six: Once all the turf is down, roll over it with a weighted lawn roller. This will ensure all the lawn is stuck down correctly. Leave your deck for at least 24 hours before using it again, to allow the glue to set hard.

Step Seven: Enjoy your new deck! Now you can use it whenever you’d like, and your friends will love what you’ve done with it. Decks covered with artificial grass are bright, airy, and certainly a talking point.