Ready or not, winter is coming. Are you tired of dealing with messy, muddy natural grass? But… also afraid the winter weather will hinder your artificial turf installation? We have good news! You can still transform your yard into a beautiful artificial turf lawn, even in the winter season.

Artificial turf can be installed during the winter months. It actually doesn’t differ much from when it is installed during any other season, even though it may seem more difficult. But before you dive in and get started, we want to make sure you’re fully prepped and ready to go.

Here are a few tips when installing in winter:

Winter weather conditions can be tough, and depending on your corner of the world, they can be mild or more severe. Maybe you experience a lot of rain, ice, snow, or all of the above? Whatever the weather, artificial turf needs to be dry before laying down infill so that it doesn’t end up clumping on turf fibers.

Cold weather can also take turf adhesive tape a bit longer to cure. Once it’s installed, we recommend not stepping onto your turf for at least 24 hours so that it has enough time to properly set. 

Okay, one last pro tip. If you decide to store your artificial turf outdoors, it’s a good idea to frequently rotate turf rolls so the grass fibers stay perky. Since turf holds its shape better in cold weather, you want to be sure to avoid any potential flattening to the turf carpet.

Get started!

Now that you have a few pro tips to help you get started, it’s time for installation. We highly recommend working with a professional installer for quality assurance. However, if you’re the kind of person that lives for “do it yourself” projects, we get that too. Let’s break down some at-home steps for installing artificial turf in the winter.

Once your artificial grass is in place, ensure it continues to look in pristine condition throughout winter with these tips.