• Remove 3 - 4 inches of existing sod and/or dirt. • Cap and/or remove any sprinklers. • (Optional) Lay a barrier fabric over native soil.• Lay 2 - 4 inches of base rock• Using vibrating plate compactor, compact to 90%. Be sure to set a rough grade for drainage.• Lay and compact 1 inch of decomposed granite / path fines.• Make sure the surface is as smooth as possible.

• Prior to installation lay turf out under the sun for at least 1 - 2 hours to allow turf to acclimate. This will make the • Always stretch and install turf taut. • Do not overlap seams. • Never drive nails too far into base because this will create a noticeable dip.• Always run grain of turf in the same direction. • Use a 2” x 4” (straight line installation) or 1” x 4” (curve line installation) of bender board or pressure treated wood around the perimeter of turf area to frame and protect the turf from soil and debris.• Use only Kiln Dried Sand, crumb rubber or acrylic

• • Fasten one end with nails, (spaced 8 inches apart.) stretching turf as you move across to the opposite end. • Place a nail every 8 inches along the perimeter.• Seaming tape can be used to secure seams. • (Optional) Apply tape lengthwise to the bottom side of turf, leaving 6 inches stuck to turf and 6 inches hanging off (if using 12 inch wide tape). Lay turf back down with tape sticky side up. Do not peel away the backing until the seam looks acceptable. and secure opposite piece of turf to tape.• • • Power broom again so that the blades are standing straight up. Use scissors to trim off any excessive turf blades. Note: Be sure the seams are taut and precise, the grain of the turf should always be facing in the same direction, and the space at the seam is the same as the stitching gauge.

Ground Preparation

Grass InstallationContractor Tips

Material Calculation

Tools & Materials

1”

2” - 4”

Decomposed granitea.k.a. Path Fines

Base Rock

Wheelbarrow Vibrating Compactor Power Broom

Drop Spreader Landscape Rake

Tape Measure

Broom

Hammer ScissorsPick

Shovel

Utility Kinfe Bender Board

Turf Spiral Pins 6”#20 & #30

Seaming Tape(optional)

Decomposed Granitea.k.a. Path Fines

Base Rock

Tools & Materials are available at Broadmoor Landscape Supply

1350 El Camino Real, South San FranciscoCA 94080

WWW.BROADMOORLANDSCAPE.COMLANDSCAPE SUPPLY 650.761.1515

BASE ROCK:

DECOMPOSED GRANITE:

SAND INFILL:

NAILS:

(Approx. 4”)

(Approx. 1”)

(Approx. 2 lbs per sq. ft. )

/ 80 =

/ 300 =

/ 50 =

(Total feet x 12 inches) / 8 =

Total Sq. Ft.

Total Sq. Ft.

Total Sq. Ft.

# of Cub. Yard

# of Cub. Yard

# of Sand Bag (100 lbs)

# of Nails