Perfectly Green Playtime Artificial Grass Designs - Flipbook - Page 29
Installation & Maintenance
Our logo mats should only be installed by a professional in order to ensure the best result.
Seams have to be secured with polyurethane special adhesive for synthetic grass.
Our logo mats are low in maintenance, just like artificial grass, but not maintenance-free!
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Brush the grass regularly with a stiff broom or rake
Keep the grass free of debris and leaves
Remove leaves using a leaf blower or rake
Remove any weeds immediately to prevent seed dispersal
Use clean water to rinse off any spills, such as liquids, sauce or melted ice-cream
Pet excrement or smells can be removed using a shovel or detergent and water
Avoid contact with hot materials (or close proximity to glass structures) to prevent shrinkage of the grass fibers.
Gas fading
The discolouring of polyethylene is a phenomenon that is well-known in polymer industry. It is also described as
yellowing, pinking or gas fading. The colour changes of the material are generally a result of auto-oxidation of phenolic antioxidants in the basic polymer used. These phenolic antioxidants are added to the resin by the producer to
protect and stabilize the polymer during processing and use. The change in colour of the polymer is strictly cosmetic
and does not affect physical properties.
The sources of discoloration in polyethylene are diverse and can vary from packaging to inappropriate material
composition. The most relevant source is excessive levels of atmospheric pollutants like nitrogen oxides (NOx). The
relatively high levels of NOx are usually caused by exhaust gasses (gas fading), for example fork lift trucks and heaters
in warehouses.
To reverse and remove the discolorations expose the material to UV-light (sunlight).
With respect to synthetic turf fibres, the yellow shine of white yarn will disappear after installation of an outside pitch.
When using synthetic turf for an inside application, exposure to sunlight before installation will remove the
yellow shine.
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