What is the best base to put under artificial grass?

A proper sub-base comprised of either class II road base (also known as crushed miscellaneous base or CMB) or decomposed granite will provide an excellent foundation for your artificial grass and will help ensure you get the most out of your investment.

What stone do you put under artificial grass?

Within the fake grass industry, the ‘artificial grass base’ is known as the layer of crushed stone- often a combination of Type 1/MOT (50-70mm) and Granite Dust (20-30mm)- which is installed on top of the original ground before installing the artificial grass.

Can I use gravel as a sub-base for artificial grass?

Types of Artificial Grass Sub-Base

There are a few different sub-base options, the most common being crushed granite stone. … You can also use limestone and MOT Type 1, but here at Artificial Lawn Company, we mainly use our own special mix of crushed granite aggregate.

What material do you put under artificial grass?

Geotextile paper is the most commonly used underlayment for artificial turf, which is also called a geotextile mat. When installing artificial turf, it is very important to install the geotextile paper under the turf.

How much base material do I need for artificial grass?

Base Application:

As a general rule of thumb, 1 TON (2,000 LBS) of rock base will cover approximately 100 sq ft. of artificial turf a 2” sub-base. If you need a 4” base, you need 4000 LBS. Spread the sub-base material around your project area evenly as possible.