Accessories

Explore the Optional Accessories for Artificial Turf Systems & Installations

Given the variety of residential and commercial applications for artificial turf, a number of options exist to enhance the performance and functionality of turf installations. From padding underlays to improve safety to drainage tiles to remove water and dog urine, the number of turf installation accessories continues to grow. Not every installation will require enhanced drainage or a shock-absorbing layer of padding.

As the information hub of the artificial turf industry, our aim is to provide you with the knowledge and information necessary to understand the individual components that make up an artificial grass system. Below, you’ll find sections about each of the turf accessories that you may encounter on your artificial grass journey. By familiarizing yourself with the components, features, and accessories of an artificial turf system, you’ll be better equipped to speak with artificial turf installers or turf suppliers without feeling overwhelmed with all of the terminology.

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Shock Pads

In order to enhance safety and improve shock attenuation on artificial turf, a shock pad or padding underlay may be just what you’re looking for. A shock pad is a separate layer made of foam, rubber, polyethylene, or polypropylene.

Padding underlays are used to create a more cushioned and shock-absorbent surface. Installing turf with an underlayment will help protect children or athletes from impacts with the surface during sports, training, workouts, or any time there’s a possibility of falling. To explore the artificial turf padding options that are available, follow the link below.

Drainage Tiles

Commonly used when installing turf on concrete or non-permeable surfaces, drainage tiles are a grid of interconnected tiles that elevate turf above the installation surface. This allows air to circulate under the turf and water to easily drain without pooling on the surface. There are a variety of drainage tiles available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. To learn more about drainage tiles for artificial turf and which options are best for your project, follow the link below.

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Landscape Edging

Bender Board

Bender Board is the most aesthetically pleasing and versatile edging material for artificial turf installations. It provides a textured, natural look for differentiating your artificial grass installation from a raised layer of mulch, rocks or soil. 

Keep your turf looking neat, with the appearance of natural wood in a recycled plastic bender board for artificial grass. It’s flexible and easy to install, made of 100% recycled materials and serves as a stout partition between mulch beds, concrete, and artificial grass. Designed to resist weather, fading, and pets, suitable for straight, curved, and irregular edges. This wood-grained bender board edging is an aesthetically pleasing and solution for residential and commercial projects.

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