Seaming

• Step 1: Now that you have both pieces rolled out onto base, you will need to overlap the two edges that will be seamed together. Make sure the overlap is at least 3 inches. Now you will have part of one piece on top of the other and they will be referred to as top piece and bottom piece for this procedure.
• Step 2: Using a flat screwdriver separate the face yarn on the top piece of turf along a line 1” in from the factory edge. Be sure to go in the direction of the grain. (To determine the grain of the turf run your hand along the turf in a direction perpendicular to the 12 meter edge, pressing down firmly. When you are against the grain the fibres of the turf will resist and when you are with the grain the fibres will lay down and feel smooth.) Perform the process of separating the face yarn two times.
• Step 3: Using a cushion back cutter along the line created in previous step, cut the top piece of turf at an angle of 45° away from the turf. Make sure the pressure is only enough to cut just the top piece and not through to the bottom piece.
• Step 4: Using the flat screwdriver separate the face yarn on the bottom piece by running it along the cut edge of the top piece. Using a cushion back cutter along the line created by the screwdriver, cut the bottom piece of turf at an angle of 45° away from the turf.
• Step 5: Now that both pieces of turf have been cut, lay them next to each other and make sure that the seam is tight with good pressure applied.
• Step 6: At either end of the seam continue in the direction of the seam off the end of the turf and draw a small line in the base. These lines will be used to set the seam tape in the proper alignment after the turf edges are rolled back.
• Step 7: Seam together, utilizing Garden Golf Greens exclusive seaming methods. Specific instructions will be provided at time of purchase.

You are now ready to move on to Final Shaping