Thinking of using outdoor carpet (fake grass) on area of lawn for kids play area. Any reason I shouldn't?

Answer 1

Yeah...its tacky! Eeeuuuwww...

Answer 2

This depends primarily on the climate where you live. If the play area is in direct sunlight for much of the day, you may wish to consider another alternative, because this stuff can get scalding hot. One thing that many day care centers use is gravel; it has excellent cushioning for when children fall down, and the small rocks cool quickly. It's far less expensive than laying down artificial turf.

Also, check the drainage in the play area when it rains. Some type of padding is generally needed under artificial grass, and you don't want the underlining to stay soaking wet.

Answer 3

You should consider something more soft like the extruded rubber pellets or wood chips for a play area. The fake grass gives wicked carpet burns - ask any football player. Also Masticated Rubber matts are also good.

Answer 4

It will not hold up or last long on a dirt base. Out door carper is made to install over a concrete slab or other simular hard solid surface. Not dirt

Answer 5

Try before you bye. Go to the dealer on a warm sunshine day and have a seat on the turf. You will find it is very hot.

Answer 6

its not real. I'm sure you're kids would like to have real grass. Its nice to have a patch of grass to lie in when theres shade.

Answer 7

ive seen a whole yard like that in the city once,all it will do is kill the grass you have.

Answer 8

I think it's personal taste. I would have concrete poured or use those snap together patio tiles.

Answer 9

nope