When it comes to installing artificial grass, golf fields may seem the toughest since they have a variety of irregular shapes. When cutting your artificial grass to accommodate such needs, you need to avoid hurting the turf’s integrity.
Cutting a golf hole may seem complicated. However, with the right approach, you can make a precise cut without damaging the turf more than you need to and preventing blades from falling out.
For golf holes, you need to:
- Install the turf
- Mark the holes with chalk
- Cut an “x” in the middle of the marked circle
- Cut away the turf piece by piece until the cup (installed in advance) becomes visible
Cutting circles is often the hardest part of artificial turf installation since it requires the uttermost precision. Make sure the cutting tool is well-sharpened.
The Best Way to Cut Synthetic Grass
It may seem that cutting straight lines is the easiest and the best way to cut your artificial turf. However, the chances of creating visible seams and a mohawk effect can be high.
The best way to cut artificial grass is with a serpentine (s-seam) cut.
With an s-seam, the results improve in several ways:
- S-seams hide the seam area by blending the pattern and color of the artificial grass
- S-seams are less prone to the mohawk effect than straight cuts
- S-seams are less visible than straight seams, especially on large areas of the turf.
While much more beneficial than straight cuts, s-seams are harder to implement. They require special tools and a professional approach. If you want to take advantage of invisible seams, you may need to consider hiring artificial turf installation experts.
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