LUMATurf

The installation process

Built from
the ground up.

The typical sequence for a full residential installation, and what each stage is for. Every site is different, so the stages marked site-dependent change with the ground you’re starting from.

  1. Side passage with bare soil before installation
    Existing site

    Existing site & planning

    We look at the starting condition, how the area will be used, access for tools and materials, and what preparation the ground needs. This is also when product choice is discussed: foot traffic, pets, heat and appearance all matter.

  2. Excavated ground with string lines set out
    Excavation
    Site-dependent

    Excavation & removal

    Existing grass, soil or old surfaces are removed to make room for a proper base. How much comes out, and whether disposal is included, depends on the site and is set out in your quote.

  3. Compacted and levelled base ready for turf
    Compacted base
    Site-dependent

    Base construction

    Base material is placed, levelled to set-out lines and compacted. Falls and drainage are considered for the site, because the finished turf will only ever be as flat and free-draining as what’s beneath it.

  4. Illustrative cross-section: turf and infill over a compacted base, held at the perimeter by an edge restraint TURF + INFILL COMPACTED BASE EXISTING GROUND EDGE RESTRAINT ILLUSTRATIVE · NOT TO SCALE

    Edging & perimeter

    Boundaries and transitions are prepared so the turf has something solid to finish against, whether that’s a path, wall, garden bed or a new edge.

  5. Turf laid and trimmed to the edges
    Layout & fitting

    Turf layout & joining

    Rolls are laid out with the pile running one way, then cut and fitted. Where joins are needed, seams are placed with sight lines and traffic in mind so they don’t draw the eye.

  6. Infill

    Fixing & finishing

    The turf is fixed using a method suited to the edge and base, then infill is spread and brushed in. The amount depends on the product and how the area will be used.

  7. Completed synthetic turf side passage
    Completed

    Completed result & care

    A final groom brings the pile up, the site is cleaned off and every edge is checked. We’ll talk you through simple care: regular brushing, clearing leaves and debris, and rinsing pet areas.

FIBRES + INFILL COMPACTED BASE EXISTING GROUND ILLUSTRATIVE · NOT TO SCALE

Anatomy of an install

What’s under
the surface.

The bit you walk on is only as good as everything underneath it. Keep scrolling to take it apart.

Five layers, from the ground up. Tap one to look closer.

Illustrative model · depths and materials vary by site and product

Not every job starts with soil

Different ground,
different method.

Not every installation needs excavation or the same base. Your quote describes the work your site actually needs.

  1. Terraces & balconies

    Built over existing structures, where drainage paths, weight and fixing methods need different thinking from a lawn on soil.

  2. Courts & sports areas

    Line work, levels and surface performance come first. Requirements vary with the sport and how the surface will be used.

  3. Over existing hard surfaces

    Concrete and pavers can sometimes be covered directly, depending on their condition and how water drains off them.

  4. Repairs & existing turf

    Lifting seams, worn areas and low infill can often be fixed without starting again.

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