Do I infill my artificial grass project with sand, rubber or not at all? This is a common question and a decision that most synthetic lawn turf shoppers must contemplate. We have gathered valuable knowledge from our customers’ and team members’ experiences and put together this synthetic grass infill guide to make your decision that much easier.
By definition, “Infill” is either an acrylic coated, green colored sand with antimicrobial properties or black crumb rubber particles. Either of these artificial grass infill options is put in between the blades of the artificial grass lawn products to deliver a complete solution.
Acrylic coated, green colored sand with antimicrobial properties is used to allow the artificial turf blades to stand up and look like natural standing grass, defeat pet odors and bacteria, as well as, keep the outdoor artificial turf project 25% cooler and make the system much more durable. Additionally, the acrylic coated, green colored sand artificial grass infill will emulate the feeling of soil when walked on, adding a dimension of realism.
Black colored crumb rubber infill for turf is used to allow the synthetic turf blades to stand up and look like a natural standing athletic field, as well as, provide cushion for athletic players on the field. Additionally, the black colored crumb rubber will emulate the feeling of soil and provide a realistic bounce when sports are played on the field, adding a dimension of realism.
Below is a quick infill guide to help you decide if the acrylic coated, green colored sand infill with antimicrobial properties or crumb rubber infill material for artificial turf is right for your application. Please contact Artificial Turf Supply if you are not sure, or visit our order artificial turf page.
Note: ProPLAY-PLUS® Series can be installed with up to 2 pounds of crumb rubber infill per square foot, under swing sets & play structures (fall zones) to achieve a 7 foot critical fall height, saving you hundreds of dollars on unwarranted and needless infill.
David Barbera is the founder and current President of Artificial Turf Supply. He began his business career consulting and managing professional artificial turf projects for athletic applications across the country. In 2004, after years of experience, Mr. Barbera started Artificial Turf Supply. He saw a need for easily accessible synthetic grass product information and an opening in the market for residential turf applications. In 2006, Mr. Barbera pioneered the development and evolution of no-infill products which completely revolutionized the artificial turf industry. In 2014, Mr. Barbera implemented a distribution platform based on a true 3rd party logistics solution using pay-per-use warehousing to provide scalable turn-key distribution on a national scale. In 2019, he created a strategic marketing and lead generation system to expand the distribution platform. Mr. Barbera holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Arts & Sciences with an emphasis in Public Administration from San Diego State University.
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