Artificial Grass Trade Guide — For Landscapers & Installers

This guide is written specifically for landscapers, turf installers, and outdoor living contractors who supply and install artificial grass professionally. It covers product selection, quantity calculations, installation best practice, and how to work with THQ as a trade supplier.

Why Landscapers Choose THQ

• Mid-range to premium turf range — products you can confidently recommend to clients
• Brisbane and Melbourne warehouse stock — pickup available for fast-turnaround jobs
• Consistent roll widths and lengths — no surprises on site
• Trade pricing available for volume and repeat orders
• Product datasheets and specs available on request for client proposals

Product Selection Guide for Installers

Residential Lawns & Backyards

For standard residential installs, a mid-range turf with 30–35mm pile height, C-shape or S-shape blade, and polyurethane backing delivers the best balance of realism, durability, and margin. Avoid latex-backed products for permanent installs — they degrade faster in Queensland heat.

Recommended spec: 30–35mm pile | Polyurethane backing | Multi-tone blade | UV-stabilised

Pool Surrounds

Pool surrounds require excellent drainage and a non-slip surface. Choose a turf with perforated backing and a shorter pile (25–30mm) for easier maintenance and faster drying. Confirm slip resistance rating with your certifier if required.

Recommended spec: 25–30mm pile | Perforated PU backing | Shorter, denser blade | Drainage rate: 30+ L/m²/hr

Balconies & Rooftop Terraces

Weight and drainage are critical on elevated surfaces. Use a lighter-weight turf with high drainage capacity. Ensure the substrate has adequate fall and drainage outlets before laying. Adhesive fixing is typically required rather than pegging.

Recommended spec: Lightweight backing | High drainage | Adhesive-compatible | 25–30mm pile

Commercial & High-Traffic Areas

For commercial installs — childcare centres, sports areas, retail, hospitality — specify a high-density turf with a robust backing and infill system. Rubber crumb or sand infill is recommended for high-traffic zones to maintain blade upright and cushioning.

Recommended spec: High stitch rate | 35–40mm pile | Rubber crumb infill | Heavy-duty PU backing

Quantity Calculator for Installers

Use this formula to calculate supply quantities accurately:

1. Measure the area in metres (length x width)
2. Account for roll width — THQ turf is available in 3.75m and 4m widths. Plan your cuts to minimise joins and wastage.
3. Add 10–15% for wastage on irregular shapes, joins, and perimeter cuts
4. Plan join direction — all joins must run in the same pile direction. Joins against the light source are less visible.
5. Calculate infill — typically 3–5kg of sand per m² for residential; 5–8kg for commercial with rubber crumb

Installation Best Practice

Base Preparation

• Excavate to 80–100mm depth for residential installs
• Compact subbase — road base or crusher dust at 50–70mm compacted depth
• Lay weedmat over compacted base before turf (THQ stocks weedmat)
• Ensure minimum 1:100 fall for drainage

Turf Laying

• Allow turf to acclimatise for 1–2 hours before cutting, especially in hot weather
• Lay all pieces in the same pile direction — check pile direction by running your hand across the surface
• Use a sharp Stanley knife or turf cutter for clean edges
• Joins: butt edges tightly, use joining tape and adhesive underneath, avoid overlapping
• Secure perimeter with galvanised nails or U-pins at 150–200mm centres (THQ stocks metal nails and U-nails)
• For adhesive fixing (balconies, concrete): use Liquid Nails or equivalent construction adhesive (THQ stocks Liquid Nails)

Infill Application

• Apply kiln-dried sand infill evenly using a drop spreader or by hand
• Brush infill into the pile using a stiff broom or power brush
• For rubber crumb: apply after sand layer, brush in thoroughly
• Do not over-infill — leave top 10–15mm of blade exposed

Trade Account & Pricing

THQ offers trade pricing for landscapers and installers with regular volume. To set up a trade account or discuss pricing:

• 📞 Call 1800 084 700 — speak directly with our trade team
• Provide your ABN and business details
• Volume discounts available for orders over a threshold — ask our team for current tiers

Pickup & Delivery for Trade Orders

• 🏭 Brisbane warehouse — QLD landscapers can pick up same-day (call ahead to confirm roll stock)
• 🏭 Melbourne warehouses — multiple VIC locations for trade pickup
• 🚚 Delivery — nationwide freight available; SEQ and VIC same-week options for stocked products
• 📅 Project orders — for large commercial installs, contact us to arrange staged delivery to site

Frequently Asked Questions — Trade

Can I get samples to show clients?

Yes. Call 1800 084 700 or enquire online to request trade samples. We can provide cut samples of stocked products for client presentations.

Do you supply weedmat, nails, and adhesive?

Yes — THQ stocks weedmat, metal U-nails, metal nails, and Liquid Nails adhesive. You can pick up everything you need for a complete install from our warehouses.

What's the lead time for large orders?

Stocked products are available immediately for pickup or same-week delivery. For large or custom orders, contact our team to confirm availability and lead times.

Page authored by Kaushik | THQ Product & Content Team