Artificial Grass Infill: The Tiny Underdog of Your Perfect Lawn
Imagine a pristine lawn, perpetually green, and perpetually free of mowing. Artificial grass offers this dream, but achieving a truly realistic look and feel requires more than just the green blades themselves. Enter infill, the unsung hero of the artificial grass world.
Infill: The Hidden MVP
Think of infill as the tiny work crew behind the scenes in your artificial grass installation. These small, granular materials, typically sand, rubber, or other specialized options, fill the spaces between the grass blades. They fulfill several crucial roles:
• Maintaining Upright Blades: Infill acts like unseen pillars, keeping the blades standing tall and replicating the natural look and feel of real grass.
• Cushioning Comfort: Infill adds a layer of cushioning, providing a soft and bouncy surface underfoot, making your artificial lawn enjoyable to walk, play, or relax on.
• Odor Control: Infill can play a crucial role in controlling odors caused by pet urine, feces and other organic waste.
• Temperature Reduction: Infill can reduce surface temperatures, usually by allowing retained water to evaporate, therefore reducing surface temperature.
• Protecting the Foundation: Infill shields the backing of the artificial grass from harmful UV rays, extending the lifespan of your lawn.
Exploring Infill Options:
The world of infill isn't a one-size-fits-all situation. Here are some popular choices, each with its own strengths:
• Silica Sand: The most affordable option, silica sand provides good drainage and keeps things cool, making it a popular choice for many applications. However, this is not the best option for pet owners as it tends to provide little protection against odors.
• Envirofill: Taking it a step further, Envirofill is a specialty infill that has a round quartz core, patented coating, and Microban® antimicrobial properties infused during the manufacturing process. This will help prevent the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria that can cause odors. Envirofill is a great choice for pet owners.
• Camofill: Camofill was designed to blend in and match today’s multi yarn artificial turf for the most realistic look available. This also has an antimicrobial coating that will help prevent the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria that can cause odors. Camofill is one of our top choices for pet owners.
• Zeofill: Zeofill is a natural and safe infill that traps odors and reduces surface temperature by up to 30%. Its superior odor control makes it our top recommendation for pet owners.
• Crumb Rubber: This eco-friendly option, crafted from recycled tires, offers superior bounce and shock absorption, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like playgrounds or sports fields. This is not ideal for pet owners.
In Conclusion:
Artificial grass offers a convenient and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional lawns. But don't underestimate the importance of infill. This hidden component plays a crucial role in ensuring your artificial grass not only looks great but also feels comfortable, durable, stays odor free, and fulfills its intended purpose. So, next time you admire your perfect lawn, remember the tiny infill crew working tirelessly beneath the surface!
