Installation Guide

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Section C. Recommended Installation Procedures
The procedures below assume that all ground preparation, sub base, borders and synthetic turf materials have been
completed and the surface is ready for infill.
1. Prepare all tools and equipment and ensure all safety precautions are met.
2. Just before applying the Emerald Fill Plus, rake or power broom across the surface of the synthetic turf so that
the blades of grass are as vertical as possible. This will help “open” the surface so that the granules have
easier entry in between the fibers. The goal is to fill the section from bottom up.
3. Cut open the Emerald Fill Plus bag and fill the spreader hopper to a comfortable weight limit.
4. Start along one end of the lawn and move sideways in parallel rows.
5. Calibrate the spreader based on the application rates above for the respective application type (pet, golf, etc).
We recommend spreading and raking the product into the fibers in lifts (1/4” at a time) to ensure proper
distribution and quantity.
6. Once you have made the first pass over the entire surface, power broom the Emerald Fill Plus deeper into the
surface, making sure that there are no granules sitting on top of the grass blades.
7. Begin your second pass once you’ve power broomed the entire surface. Repeat this process until you have
reached the recommended depth stated above for each application type.
8. Once completed, the grass blades should appear vertical (maybe a slight angle) and consistent across the
surface. If some areas appear flat or matted, more Emerald Fill Plus may be needed.
9. When using a thatched turf product, the Emerald Fill Plus should not be noticeable at a glance. The top of the
Emerald Fill Plus should be buried under the thatch yarn slightly and only recognized when kneeling and
spreading the grass bladed apart with your fingers.
10. Finally, use an infill measuring device to confirm proper recommended depth.
*Note: Slit film putting greens will need to be rolled in order to bend the blades of grass over the infill.
Client and contractor should consult each other to achieve the desired stimp speed. Generally, the Emerald
Fill Plus should be top dressed to within 1/8-1/4” from the tips of the grass before the green is rolled.
The following chart provides depth and quantity ratios. Please note that a variance of approx. ¼” or .5lbs may be
acceptable dependent upon the application type.
Product
Pile Height
Turf Spec
Depth
Lbs. Per Sqft.
30/50
½”
Texturized PE/Nylon
7/16” – ½”
1.5-2.0lbs
30/50
⅝”
Texturized PE/Nylon
9/16” – ⅝”
2.0-2.5lbs
12/20
1-1¼”
Pet/Playground
⅜” – ½”
1.5-2.5lbs
12/20
1½ - 1 ¾”
Landscape
½” – ¾”
2.5-3.5lbs
12/20
1⅞” – 2 ¼”
Landscape
¾” – 1”
3.5-4.5lbs