How Much ______ Do I need?
The Gator X-Turf Collection is the first and only complete system on the market for installing artificial turf. In this post, we’ll provide recommendations for how much of each component you’d need to install a basic 500 sq. ft. job.
Artificial turf jobs averaging 500 sq. ft. are a perfect fit for the Gator X-Turf Collection. First, here’s a quick recap on the three blends of artificial turf that come in the collection.
PREMIUM BLEND
With a pile height of 1.75” (45mm), the X-Turf Premium Blend is just that - premium quality. It’s plush and feels incredibly soft and comfortable underfoot. It’s available in two versatile colors (Lime Green or Forest Green) and comes in four roll sizes: 7.5’ x 25’ - 7.5’ x 50’ - 15’ x 33’ - 15’ x 100.’
CLASSIC BLEND
The Classic Blend features a shorter pile height of 1.58” (40mm), making it a great option for a play area or small dog park. It’s also available in two versatile colors (Lime Green or Forest Green) and four roll sizes: 7.5’ x 25’ - 7.5’ x 50’ - 15’ x 33’ - 15’ x 100.’
PUTTING GREEN BLEND
The Putting Green Blend is a perfect match for a residential putting green. It features a short pile height of .63” (16mm) and is offered in a traditional Summer Green color. Available roll sizes include 7.5’ x 25’ and 15’ x 25.’
Let’s now take a look at each accessory product and figure out how much is needed to get a 500 sq. ft. job done.
Fabric
Gator Fabric GF 4.4 is a needle punched non-woven geotextile made of polypropylene fibers. It’s available in five different roll sizes: 3' x 100' - 4' x 100' - 6' x 100' - 6' x 300' - 12' x 400.' The Gator Fabric GF 4.4 will provide drainage, filtration, and soil separation on your artificial turf project.
HOW MUCH IS NEEDED:
(1) 6’ x 100’ Roll (Note: If your project involves a lot of curves or multiple areas, you may need to add more.)
SEAM TAPE
While the word “tape” is in the name, X-Turf Seam Tape is not really a tape at all. It’s made from a high-quality polypropylene material and features a laminated bottom, which acts as a barrier against water absorption from the foundation gravel. (The artificial turf is adhered to the seam tape using Gator XP Glue.) Available seam tape roll sizes include 1′ x 100′ and 1′ x 300.′
HOW MUCH IS NEEDED:
(1) 1’ x 100’ Roll
Nails
Gator X-Turf Nails are used to hold the artificial turf and seam tape in place. They are 6” non-galvanized nails, so they will expand over time and rust securely into the ground. (The packaging is 730-740 nails per box.) We recommend installing nails every 6” on the perimeter and every 12” on the interior of the job. (Note: Gator X-Turf Nails are to be used with Premium and Classic X-Turf Blends only. The Putting Green Blend will require 3.5” non-galvanized finishing nails.)
HOW MUCH IS NEEDED:
(1) Box of 6”
Glue
Gator XP Glue works with not only pavers, but artificial turf, too. That’s why it’s now part of the X-Turf Collection. It's neat and clean to apply, plus any unused glue left in the tube can be stored and reused later when the cartridge nozzle is sealed off. The thick viscosity of XP Glue is also perfect for coating all the peaks and valleys of the stitch gauge on the turf backing. The glue comes in a 28oz. or 10oz. tube size and covers 79–90 LF or 28-32 LF respectively (assuming a 1/4" bead).
HOW MUCH IS NEEDED:
(3) 28oz. Tubes
Infill
There are three options of infill within the X-Turf Collection. (You can learn more about each of them in this article: What’s the purpose of infill sand for artificial turf?) The Beige and Green infill comes in a 50 lb. bag and the ZeoWhite comes in a 40 lb. bag. Coverage for Beige and Green infill will be about 1.5-3 lb. per sq. ft. ZeoWhite should be used as a top layer and will cover about 1/4 - 1 1/2 lb. per sq. ft.
HOW MUCH IS NEEDED:
15-30 Bags (Note: Our ZeoWhite is packaged in 40 lb. bags, but will have approximately equal volume and coverage per bag.)
Recap
Aside from the desired turf blend, here’s a shopping list of X-Turf accessories needed for your 500 sq. ft. job*:
Fabric = (1) 6’ x 100’ Roll
Seam Tape = (1) 1’ x 100’ Roll
Nails = (1) Box of 6”
Glue = (3) 28oz. Tubes
Infill = 15-30 Bags
*These values can vary based on the project shape and complexity.
