Getting the creases out of your artificial grass on your lawn

You need to get the artificial lawn creases out. Do you know what to do? If not, we can help at Flooring Direct. Just because you have a crease upon first inspection, it won’t mean that this is the end of your grass, it can be ironed out, in a similar way to vinyl flooring and carpet. Artificial grass requires little to no maintenance, apart from at the start. That’s why it is so important to get it right from the start.

Artificial Grass can sustain its pattern in 30-degree heat

With Britain set for a heatwave this week (June) and with the Flooring Direct team writing this on a day like today, the question immediately turns to whether artificial grass would be able to survive this sort of heat.

It definitely would survive substantial heat if you have laid it properly. No matter in what condition it arrives (though with Flooring Direct we do our quality checks), you should be able to get the creases out if they are simply folded in the grass from the delivery and packaging. In the heat, you just need to make sure that the adhesive that you are laying is strong enough to hold in the grass. Use recommended Flooring Direct adhesive and you’ll see a flat-lying artificial turf which makes the neighbours envious and jealous. So don’t worry about the heat, your grass will sustain it.

What if dark lines, creases and patches occur on my artificial lawn?

If you unroll your artificial turf to find creases and patches, do not worry. They are all easy to fix. So much so that in our artificial grass care guide, we tell you exactly how to do it. If you don’t want to read the whole guide and just want a quick insight into resolving the issue, our blog will help.

Creases in artificial grass do occur for a variety of reasons. As we mentioned, sometimes this will happen in the manufacturing process, but our team always goes out of its way to ensure that the quality control is there before we send anything out to you. If any artificial grass has creases in it, you’ll get a call from our customer service team explaining what has gone wrong. The offer of a replacement then comes to ensure you are satisfied with the service from Flooring Direct.

How do creases occur when manufacturing artificial lawns?

When manufacturing an artificial lawn, a mechanical measuring wheel is passed over the top of the grass. This ensures that all rolls are aligned and are similar. What this can do is cause the grass fibers to be ruffled, thus causing creases. This is perfectly normal and should not cause any panic once it arrives with you. Read on below to see why.

Here’s how to get the creases out of your artificial grass

Always let the grass warm through for a minimum of one hour once you have rolled it out. You should always do this on a warm day when the sun is beating down on your garden. This is because it softens the backing, reducing the severity of the crease or any other lines.

When Winter comes around, the turf might still be a little creased. If this is the case, simply brush the areas around the creases. It is similar to stretching out any material, whether it be a t-shirt or a duvet cover. Now, you can flip over the area, and reverse the process. Once flipped, the creases should no longer be there and you can continue to go about your day installing your artificial grass.

What to do if you install artificial turf and it develops patches?

Sometimes you may install your artificial lawn and it develops creases. Again, don’t worry if these lines are present. In hot weather, the backing will become supple again, possibly stretching, so if you’ve not laid it properly, you’ll have creases in your artificial turf.

A proper installation will prevent wrinkles from occurring. Try to take care when installing your grass, or seek the help of a professional artificial grass installer who will be able to assist you with the fitting.

At Flooring Direct, we are always happy to help. Drop us an email or give us a ring and we’ll ensure we get to you no matter what. We are contactable via info@flooringdirect.co.uk.