Install It Yourself
Save on labor and get a professional-looking lawn. We supply the same turf and materials the pros use, a calculator to size your order, and real people to answer your questions.
How Much Do I Need?
Enter your area to estimate turf, infill and supplies. Then add the estimate to your quote.
Your Area
Your Estimate
Enter a length and width to see your estimate.
Estimates only. Every yard is different, and our team will confirm quantities before you order.
Artificial Grass Install Step by Step
An overview of a typical backyard install. Questions along the way? Call or text us.
Measure your area
Measure length and width at the widest points. For odd shapes, break the yard into rectangles and add them up. Turf comes in 15 ft wide rolls, so plan which way the rolls will run.
What you need: Use the calculator below
Remove grass and dig out
Remove sod, weeds and roots, then excavate about 3 to 4 inches below the finished height. Mark and protect sprinkler lines.
Build and compact the base
Spread crushed rock or road base, wet it and compact it with a plate compactor. Grade it smooth with a slight slope so water runs off.
What you need: Base rock is sourced locally
Lay weed barrier
Roll weed barrier over the compacted base and pin it down with U-staples.
What you need: Weed barrier & staples
Roll out and cut the turf
Unroll the turf and let it relax in the sun. Make sure every piece faces the same direction so the color matches. Trim edges from the back with a turf cutter.
What you need: Turf · Turf cutter
Seam and secure
Join pieces with seaming tape and adhesive. Stretch the turf tight with a knee kicker and nail the edges every few inches and across the field.
What you need: Seam tape, adhesive & nails
Add infill and brush
Spread infill evenly with a drop spreader, then brush the blades upright. Use zeolite infill in pet areas to control odor.
What you need: Infill
Frequently Asked
How much turf should I order?
Order enough for your area plus 5 to 10% extra for cuts and trimming. Rolls are 15 ft wide, so the direction the rolls run affects how much you need. The calculator above works this out for you.
Can I really install turf myself?
Yes. Small and medium yards are very doable with a free weekend, a helper and a rented plate compactor. The base prep is the hardest part. Call or text us any time with questions.
How heavy are the rolls?
Full rolls are heavy and long, often several hundred pounds. Have two or more people ready to move them, or ask us about having the turf cut to the lengths you need.
What infill do I need for dogs?
Use zeolite infill in any area pets use. It traps ammonia from urine. Many installers put zeolite down first and top it with silica sand.
Do you deliver to homes?
Yes. Our own trucks deliver within 150 miles of Bakersfield, and we ship freight to homes across the USA.