How To Install Artificial Turf In Between Concrete Pavers

The last step of our DIY Pool project was installing artificial turf!
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In this video tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step on how to install artificial turf in between concrete pavers. Whether you want to create a low-maintenance lawn alternative or enhance your outdoor space with a unique design, this DIY project is easy to accomplish and can be completed in a weekend.
We will start by showing you the tools and materials you will need for the project, including artificial turf, staples nails, shears, knee pads, and a utility knife. We will then demonstrate how to prepare the area by clearing the debris, leveling the surface, and applying a layer of paver sand. Next, we will show you how to cut the turf to the right size and shape, and how to secure it to the decomposed granite..
We will also show you how to secure the edges of the turf.
With this comprehensive tutorial, you will be able to install artificial turf between your concrete pavers with ease and enjoy your beautiful and low-maintenance outdoor space in no time. So, grab your tools and let's get started!
Tools You Need To Install Artificial Turf In Between Pavers:
Staples - amzn.to/3mN8lv0
These 6" staples were perfect for creating stronger seams, installing weed fabric in larger turf areas, and for randomly securing other areas of artificial turf.
Scissors - amzn.to/42klYCm
These scissors were life savers for cutting artificial turf. Most videos us a utility knife, which you do need for some cutting, but these worked so well, I don't think I could have done this project without them.
6" Turf Nails - amzn.to/3LjdXr6
The 6" turf nails worked really well to secure the turf to the decomposed granite. Space them as needed, but 4-6" worked well for me!
Turf Seam Tape - amzn.to/3FkCaJW
This artificial turf seam tape was more than enough adhesive to connect the small seams. I was prepared to use construction glue, but so far didn't need it for these turf seams.
Hammer - amzn.to/3Jfjmg6
Any hammer will do, but you need one for sure!
Knee Pads - amzn.to/3FizTPa
I forgot to mention these in my video, but these are a must have. Your knees will thank you!
Sharpies
You'll need sharpies to mark the back of your turf to make cuts along.
Installing artificial in between the pavers was intimidating, but once you get in a good rhythm, it 's smooth nailing, get it?
You can install turf to your pavers!

[@designerandthediyer]

Here's what you need to do this project! Staples - amzn.to/3mN8lv0 Scissors - amzn.to/42klYCm 6" Turf Nails - amzn.to/3LjdXr6 Turf Seam Tape - amzn.to/3FkCaJW Hammer - amzn.to/3Jfjmg6 Knee Pads - amzn.to/3FizTPa

[@Dannyg805]

Cheers to you - video is perfect I can’t to finish this driveway now with this method

[@designerandthediyer]

Glad it helped!

[@dmigz1647]

Very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to put this together

[@designerandthediyer]

You're welcome!

[@edgarv6813]

Love the explanation. Simple and to the point! Thanks.

[@roovawal]

Awesome, thank you! Your paving looks great.

[@jusformommy]

Great directions, I think I can do it. You were very detail.

[@downtwoearth11]

This is a great video. We really need the video of how you poured your concrete pads in place, please.

[@designerandthediyer]

I already poured all of them, but my plan is to share how I made the forms, then do a tutorial without actually doing it!

[@thangmeu]

Thanks for those tips!

[@SOLCARSTENS]

Oh wow im glad found this video,were planning to do our backyard just liks this,we bought a house with big swimmingpool and the backyard is all concrete looks boring,we wanna do it our self too your video give me an idea🤩

[@9841467768]

Do you have a video, of how you installed paver?

[@designerandthediyer]

I built my own pool using a DIY Pools and Spas program, learn more here: www.diypoolsandspas.com/nick

[@nathalieencalada]

Did you add turf infill after?

[@shorelineconsultinggroup-rm1cr]

I would like to see more on the process for the pool

[@designerandthediyer]

Great! I have some new content in the works. Doing a DIY pool series, make sure to subscribe!

[@giteshchopra8029]

Hey Nick! This is fantastic work! Could you share the link to the pavers you used? Don't know why KZbin keeps deleting my comment. Perhaps it might be due to an external link. We have an L-shaped backyard with a 17x12 ft section at the corner, right where the two sides of the "L" meet. We’re planning to clear out all the bushes except for the lemon tree in the corner. Would love to get April’s design thoughts on this too! Would you recommend laying the pavers in straight rows or a diagonal pattern like yours? And with the 17x12 area, do you think we should go with 2x2 ft pavers or perhaps 16x16 inches? How many pavers and what spacing would work best? Thanks so much for the inspiration!

[@shibukusuman9057]

Hey thank you, I am in New York, i doing the the Sam way your project, is decompose granite recommend it, or it Hass to be concrete it

[@chrismiller5213]

How has this held up?

[@looqmern]

Will glueing the strips on a smooth concrete finish work?

[@designerandthediyer]

I think I remember watching a video or two with someone using this technique, but I would research to be sure, since I didn't need to do that.

[@AndTodaysProjectIs]

Dude this was excellent. Did you put any sand down first underneath the decomposed rock or is it just the decomposed rock on top of dirt.... And no weed barrier?

[@designerandthediyer]

Thanks! I did add sand on top of some decomposed granite and some just soil. I mostly used the sand for leveling purposes when I did the pavers, so it was mostly (a lot of) decomposed granite. No weed barrier and it's been about a year and half and I've had maybe 1 or 2 weeds come up in my entire area, so not bad! I was hoping I wouldn't regret the no weed barrier, and I'm glad I didn't mess with it.

[@stephaniemiddlebrooks1120]

Where did you get the turf?

[@laverdadesmejor]

Is the "seam tape" specially for the artificial turf or is it regular carpet type tape?

[@designerandthediyer]

It's specific for artificial turf. This is the one I used: amzn.to/3O40BP4 You might be able to get away with using carpet seam tape, but I'm not sure!

[@Stockbadger]

Noone ever shows how to measure how much turf will i need. Can u make a video on that?

[@candicelegrand2253]

How many sq. ft of turf did you use in comparison to the sq. ft of the whole area with pavers included? Since your cutting the turf, I'm guessing its a lot less than the whole surface of the project.

[@MetalBum]

Does that hold long term or does the decomposed granite start coming kit😊

[@designerandthediyer]

It's been almost a year and it's holding up pretty good. The areas around the pool that get consistent water, the granite has packed down, but not enough that I've needed to address it.

[@lizclegg9563]

looks great! do you have a link for the turf that you used?

[@designerandthediyer]

Sure, I used SynLawn near Austin: synlawncentraltexas.com I chose the St Augustine 547, which was basically the least expensive. I was happy with it.

[@beequiet1608]

Hi Nick, I think I’m missing the link for the nails and shears. Can you please share them ? Thanks !

[@designerandthediyer]

Nails: amzn.to/3SaL7er Shears: amzn.to/4b5XUY1 Hope that helps! Good luck.

[@Locktdropit917]

How thick inch wise is that turf between the tile?

[@designerandthediyer]

It's two 2x4's thick. So 3" thick. Mostly went this route because it was easier to form the paver design. It was complicated enough, so this made things easy. I have pavers in my front yard with a 6" thickness and I like the 3" more. If that means anything.

[@johnduran5095]

What type of turf did you use? What was it per sq foot?

[@designerandthediyer]

SynLawn Saint Augustine 547. It was around $3/sf

[@thangmeu]

The gap between pavers is 2 2x4. That's 3 inches. Did you build the form to pour pavers from 2x4 as well? What is rhe dimension of the pavers? Thanks!

[@designerandthediyer]

Pavers are 2x2’, except where you see triangles. Those were formed on site based on those pavers. Yes all forms were 2x4s

[@larryhanna697]

What product did you use for the turf?

[@designerandthediyer]

Synlawn out of Central Texas: synlawncentraltexas.com San augustin 547

[@schumamacita]

Did I miss something where is the video for:We will also show you how to secure the edges of the turf and how to fill the gaps between the pavers with sand. Additionally, we will cover how to properly care for your new artificial turf, including tips for cleaning and maintenance.

[@designerandthediyer]

I did miss the maintenance! That was meant for another video I had. Thanks for catching that!

[@laurenludlam1804]

Can you advise on the best way to do the pavers, I assume you would start in the center of the area ?

[@matthewpignato7540]

We originally put our paver patio in with pea gravel. This spring I plan to transition to artificial turf because the pea gravel is the worst. Do you think I can use the pea gravel as the subsurface or should I remove it and get the granite subsurface?

[@bishlabadoo]

Definitely remove it. Pea gravel does not compact, it moves around too much. You need decomposed granite which packs down.

[@exinmate]

I'm getting to pour concrete pavers in my backyard. Should I cement between pavers as base and add granite on top for turf? Or is that overkill?

[@paulgill7222]

Hilti for nails?

[@GenericNintendoKid]

Does this sort of thing require artificial grass or can you use natural grass? If so, if I wanted to just do it for a small portion of my yard, would it be ok to use turf for that section with the pavers and natural grass for the rest?

[@matthewknox3312]

Just curious why granite instead of regular gravel

[@designerandthediyer]

It compacts much better than gravel.

[@natashia4h3arts]

Are the pavers concrete or blue stone ?

[@designerandthediyer]

concrete

[@KrystalKelley007]

What turf did you use?

[@designerandthediyer]

Synlawn SanAugustine547

[@TammyKirwan]

Looks like you used #SYNLAWN

[@Marcoantoniovillalobos-u8q]

Only 3 nails???😂😂😂😂ok😊

[@designerandthediyer]

Yeah I had to put more nails in a few spots!