Artificial grass – for balcony and terrace

Artificial grass is a very popular solution as a covering for terraces and balconies. It works great as an ornament and finishes for these places. So, let’s consider what features artificial grass for balconies and terraces should have, its price, the opinions of artificial ornamental grasses, what you should pay attention to when installing and where is the best place to buy a grass-type floor.

Artificial grass for balcony and terrace – basic information

Artificial grass is becoming more and more popular. At first glance, it may look like natural grass. Fragments of lawns are very often replaced with this. However, its durability and resistance to external and atmospheric factors significantly exceed natural grass.

Artificial grass for balconies and terraces is an efficient and attractive solution. Suffice it to say that it doesn’t require the same attention as natural grass: you don’t have to feed, water, mow, fertilize or mistake the eggs. In addition, it is weatherproof, so it does not dry out in the sun and does not change colour. In the past, artificial grass had to be covered with sand to adhere well to the floor or ground. As a result, its care, cleaning and maintenance could be tedious. Artificial grass surfaces produced today do not require such treatments. Also, check out what you should know about rolling grass.

Another advantage is that it can be used on any surface, i.e., on the balcony floor. It does not require the application of a layer of earth in the case of a balcony or terrace, which would lead to the presence of mud during rainfall. Walking on a terrace or balcony with a grass-like carpet is much more pleasant and comfortable than walking on hard, cold ceramic. It is also worth noting that artificial grass is often used in sports facilities, such as football fields, tennis courts and playgrounds.

Artificial grasses – properties and opinions

Today, artificial grasses are made of plastic on warriors, similar to those used in manufacturing carpets. Artificial grass is much more durable and practical than what was produced in the past. In addition, it looks much more like the real thing and has much better technical parameters.

Artificial grass’s resistance to changing weather conditions is an important parameter. Such artificial grass is resistant to both frost and intense sun. It is also UV resistant and does not fade when exposed to high solar radiation. It can be located both in the sun and shade, and its colour will always look the same. Thanks to these properties, artificial grass has such good reviews

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In addition, such artificial grass is resistant to abrasion, especially if it comes from a recognised and certified manufacturer that offers a product warranty. The grass-look floor covering also has excellent water permeability. This is important on the terrace and balcony, especially when keeping it clean. It is enough to use a garden vacuum cleaner and water. These are other properties of artificial grass that have made it so popular.

Artificial grass – types

Today, a carpet that imitates grass can have many types and varieties. The development of production technology also, in this case, allowed a wide range of options. Artificial grass produced today may differ in blade thickness and height. A consequence of these differences is also a difference in weight. Synthetic grass floor coverings can also vary in the softness of the bristles.

Some artificial grass can look like manicured grass cut in a garden. Others will take the form of wild grasses. This type of dog grass will have different discolouration to mimic the natural colour of wild grasses.

Artificial lawns can also come in shades of green and different colours. Carpets are available in the market, from fresh to deep bottle green. You can also find yellow artificial grass or straw. There are also unusual colours, such as blue, red, black, and white.

Artificial grass for the balcony and terrace – how to arrange it?

Preparation for settlement

You can carry out artificial grass installations for terraces or balconies without significant problems. Such grasses are now mostly free-fall grass, meaning they do not need to be filled with sand or rubber granules.

When we decide to cover our balcony or terrace with artificial grass, we need to know its exact surface area and dimensions. This will significantly facilitate the subsequent assembly. The such lining is available in rolls. So, it should be cut to size. Some companies that sell artificial grass also offer to cut and lay it at the customer’s home.

The strengthening and levelling of the substrate are significant when preparing such an installation at home. Interlinear strips are used to connect the individual sheets of the floor. For our artificial grass on the balcony or terrace to be stable, not to change its position and not to slide on the surface, it must be attached with glue. A specialised adhesive for attaching artificial turf is best for this purpose. It is a two-component polyurethane preparation.

Artificial grass for balcony and terrace – laying

Once you have purchased the materials: rolls of artificial grass, specialised glue, and a carefully prepared substrate, you can start laying artificial grass on the balcony or terrace. The rolls of such a lining are 2 m or 4 m wide. It is essential to pay attention to the direction in which the artificial grass is laid. It must always be the same. Otherwise, other shades will be created, and our artificial turf will look blocked. This is an essential procedure for the aesthetics of the performance.

On the prepared surface, the carpet must be unrolled and pre-cut. The sides of the individual strips should be cut so that the following elements fit perfectly. On the sides of the respective belts, additional factory-installed fixing strips must be cut with a sharp knife.

The speciality two-component polyurethane adhesive must be thoroughly mixed and spread evenly over the liner. The next step is to glue the grass element to the wool strip. Finally, the carpet should be cut evenly on the edges of the balcony or terrace to fit nicely with the ensemble

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