This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to installing Planeo artificial turf. It outlines the crucial preparatory phases, including excavating and leveling the ground, establishing a compacted drainage base of gravel (or gravel and sand), and laying a stabilizing weed control fleece. The installation process covers unrolling the turf with attention to viewing direction, precise cutting techniques (emphasizing cutting from the back for clean seams), securing the perimeter with hook anchors, and joining turf sections with adhesive seam tape. The final step involves applying and brushing in quartz sand infill to enhance the turf's realistic appearance and stability. Throughout the video, practical tips and considerations are shared to ensure a professional and durable artificial turf installation.
Installing Planeo Artificial Turf: A Step-by-Step Guide
0:00 Introduction & Benefits: The video introduces the installation of Planeo artificial turf, highlighting its low maintenance and practicality for small areas.
Create a stable sub-base: typically 3-5 cm of chippings/gravel, followed by 3-5 cm of sand (though a gravel-only base was used in this example).
Compact and level the base thoroughly, as any unevenness will be visible in the finished turf.
1:51 Laying Weed Control Mat & Gravel: Install a weed control mat, then add and compact the gravel base layer.
2:43 Installing Stabilizing Fleece: Position a stabilizing weed control fleece over the compacted base. This fleece can be overlapped.
4:12 Unrolling the Artificial Turf: Unroll the turf, ensuring the grass fibers are oriented towards the main viewing direction for an optimal aesthetic. Confirm the entire roll is properly unrolled.
5:19 Precise Cutting Technique: Utilize a large hook blade and always cut the artificial turf from the back to avoid damaging the fibers and to achieve clean, tight seams.
7:21 Securing with Hook Anchors: Fasten the turf perimeter by hammering in hook anchors every 50 cm. Before inserting, push the grass fibers away to conceal the hooks.
Use self-adhesive tape to join turf sections, ensuring the turf backing is completely dry for proper adhesion. This method is suitable for light to normal use.
For heavy-duty applications, a liquid adhesive is an alternative for stronger tensile bonds.
When joining, angle the turf slightly to push fibers upward, preventing them from getting caught in the adhesive.
Evenly spread quartz sand over the turf using a spreader.
Brush the sand into the fibers; the amount can be adjusted based on desired look (it enhances authenticity and brightness).
Only use quartz sand (manufacturer-specified reason not recalled by presenter, but emphasized).
15:28 Product Features & Conclusion: The finished artificial turf offers a realistic appearance, is soft (4 cm thick in this example), and features drainage holes (60 liters per minute per square meter permeability) to prevent water accumulation.