Eco PRIME

How Face Weight Affects Artificial Grass

There are several different factors such as face weight, pile height, color, and drainage rate which dictate how your lawn will look and perform once it’s installed. Before you commit to your synthetic turf product, a long-term investment, make sure that you know what face weight is and which one would be most appropriate for your property’s performance requirements.

Knowing why face weight matters and which face weight would best suit your needs is crucial for choosing a product. For more information on artificial grass products and installation accessories, consult Artificial Turf Factory Outlet. We’re the leading artificial turf distributor, with everything you need to complete the perfect install and a team of friendly experts always ready to provide you with whatever resources you need to get the job done right. 

What is artificial grass face weight?

Face weight is a measurement of how many ounces of grass fiber material per square yard are used. This figure doesn’t consider the weight of the backing at all, just the grass blades and thatch. The higher the face weight, the longer and denser the turf’s artificial grass will be. This creates a lusher, more well-grown appearance, and also causes the turf to feel softer as you walk on it. A dense grass will feel softer, fuller, and lusher, which is why many people tend to prefer a high face weight for residential installations.

Does face weight affect cost?

Face weight generally ranges from about 30 ounces to about 90 ounces in most products currently available, and most of the turf products folks will want for residential use will fall between about 50 ounces and 80 ounces per square yard, with the cost generally increasing as the face weight increases. Since face weight is merely an indication of product weight, an artificial turf product with a high face weight may have fibers that are thicker, more densely tufted, or taller (if not all three). Therefore, it’s important to still take other factors such as pile height into consideration when choosing the appropriate artificial turf product.

While a high weight lawn is a must for some yards or pro sports fields, a low weight grass can still do the job well. It’ll also be at a lower price point. Synthetic turf for a dog run or pet enclosure doesn’t need to have as high a weight. In contrast, grass that’s meant for playing high-impact sports like football or soccer needs greater density to prevent injury. When crunching the numbers, shoppers often discover it’s a good long-term investment to opt for a higher weight. The more full and sturdy the artificial lawn the better it will stand up to wear and traffic. However, if your lawn doesn’t see heavy foot traffic, and the visual appeal and color matter more, a lower weight can be fine.

Does face weight affect my synthetic grass installation?

Your synthetic grass’s face weight is an indicator of density, durability, and appearance. The higher the face weight of your artificial grass is, the denser the artificial grass will be, which means that it will generally be more durable. If you expect a high amount of foot traffic on your lawn, a higher face weight will be a better long-term investment and will keep your yard looking pristine with less required maintenance. Choosing a product with too small of a face weight for your durability requirements could result in severe matting and other damages over time. If you have kids or pets, enjoy entertaining, or are installing in a commercial property, then a high face weight product will be ideal for your project.

Get free samples to help you choose what artificial grass is right for you!

Why Artificial Grass is Perfect for the Rainy Season
Pet Odor and Artificial Grass
Menu