It’s easy to cut artificial turf the wrong way. It’s much harder and more expensive to fix the resulting problems.  

To cut artificial grass correctly, you need sharp cutting tools, safety gear, and measuring instruments. A professional approach to cutting artificial turf can save you money while reducing waste and speeding up installation.

Let’s look at these effective ways of cutting artificial grass. 

What can you use to cut artificial turf? 

Artificial turf is highly durable. However, it shouldn’t be hard to cut with the right instruments. To remove excess turf or cut around corners, trees, posts, and other obstacles, you can use: 

• Heavy-duty scissors 
• Carpet knife 
• Shears 
• Snips 
• X-Acto knife 
• Utility knife 

All of these instruments are great for precision turf cutting. The question is: how sharp are they? Sharpening the blade is essential to achieving a precise cut. If you haven’t used the tool in a while, consider sharpening it before the job.  

A dull knife can damage the turf, rip through it, and significantly increase installation time. If your instrument is old, sharpening may not help. Consider replacing the blade. 

Important: always wear gloves when cutting artificial turf. A pair of garden gloves can prevent unpleasant cuts on your hands.