Differenciate a good artificial grass

The fast growing of the market of Decorative and Sports Artificial Grass has supposed the birth of many manufacturers, distributors and installers of this product. As a result, we can find a great variety of models and qualities of synthetic grass at different prices but, how to know for sure what we are buying?

Sometimes, the quality is not against the cost of the product, however, to find an Artificial Grass at a considerable low price as regards the rest has its trick.

To assure the purchase of a good Artificial Grass which keeps its technical characteristics for years and guarantees a right investment, it is advisable that you look for information  about the following matters:

WHO IS THE MANUFACTURER? WHERE IS IT?

Know from where the Artificial Grass comes from, who is the manufacturer and what guarantees it offers. Visit its website and find out.

WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF THE YARN?

The technical characteristics of the thread are very important. Make sure that the product fulfils the CE norm.

Ask whether the thread is estabilized against the UVA rays and consult the color and durability gurantees offered.

Observe carefully the thread: its thickness, bright, color, density of the stitches and height. Take always into account that the quality and total weight of the thread are directly related with the final cost of the product.

Don’t be influenced by extremely soft products: the more silky and/or thin the thread of the Artificial Grass is, the more delicate and less lasting consequently. The fibers will end up totally flattened.

Pay also attention to the bright of the product, a grass too bright will give an anti-natural look to your installation.

Look for balance.

THE FINISH OR SECONDARY BACKING OF ARTIFICIAL GRASS, IS MADE OF LATEX OR POLYURETHANE?

There are many advantages when the finish of the product is of polyurethane: Best threads grip to the base, greater product strength and resistance, etc.

Consult about the differencies between the different finishes

WHAT PROCESS OF INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUR? IF THE GRASS REQUIRES INFILL, WHAT CHARACTERISTICS (COMPOSITION AND GRANULOMETRY) IT MUST HAVE?

Apart from a high quality  Decorative and Sports Artificial Grass to guarantee the product safety and durability, a suitable installation controled by professionals to achieve the best results is also important.

The company which will carry out the work must perfectly know the process of installation.