Preparing the Area 

The first step in installing artificial grass between pavers is preparing the installation area.

Remove any existing vegetation or debris from the area and then level out the ground with a rake or shovel as needed. 

Adding the Base Layer 

Once the area is prepared, the base layer can be added. To create a level base to lay artificial grass, evenly spread three inches of class two road base between the pavers where you’ll be laying your turf. Road base will help you create a level platform.

Ensuring Proper Drainage

Ensuring proper drainage between pavers will prevent the formation of puddles and slippery surfaces. If artificial turf is being installed over dirt or soil ground material, a sub-base like decomposed granite should be laid down, and the turf will drain water through the grass backing as intended. But if turf is being installed over a solid ground material like stone or concrete, it will be necessary to drill drainage holes. 

Installing Artificial Turf 

After the base layer is laid, it’s time to fit turf to the area. It’s important to note that to install artificial grass strips between pavers, a different process is required than to install a complete artificial lawn.

We recommend rolling out the artificial grass material over the pavers and letting it sit in the sun for up to an hour to expand, making sure that all the grass blades and stitch patterns are facing the same direction.

Before cutting the turf roll into synthetic turf ribbons, secure the material by putting down turf nails every few inches. This will ensure that all the turf ribbons are appropriately shaped when installing synthetic turf ribbons between pavers, Avoid driving the nails too deeply, which can cause the turf to dip. Instead, try to install the nails about ¾ of the way down.

Once the turf is secure, use a sharp utility knife to make an incision between the edge of the pavers and the artificial grass material. Cut along the edges until all excess material is removed and only turf between pavers remains.

Then, adhere the turf seams together with seam tape or glue.

Applying Infill

Quality artificial grass infill will help to weigh down the turf and help to prevent unwanted voids, wrinkles, and matting in your synthetic grass fibers. Since the turf sections are so small for this type of installation, the proper amount of infill can be dispersed by hand. 

Use a stiff bristled broom to remove debris or loose infill, then rinse the turf fibers with a garden hose to remove any remaining dust. Take care not to lift up the edges of the turf.