Archives: XPlainer FAQs

Will My Purchased Products Match The Sample?

We always send a representative sample from the current batch of tiles or paving we have in stock, so as long as you requested a sample close to the time of purchasing, this will help to ensure the tiles and paving you receive matches  the sample you have been sent as closely as possible. All of our products are […]

Can Artificial Grass Be Laid On Concrete?

Yes, it is possible to lay Artificial grass onto concrete, as long as the concrete is completely clean and dry, you are then able to use an artificial grass adhesive to fix the grass down directly onto the concrete surface. It is important that you firstly establish that the concrete base drains sufficiently to stop […]

Is Artificial Grass Too Hot For Dogs?

It is very unlikely that artificial grass would ever reach temperature that would burn or injure a dog. It doesn’t not have a great deal of thermal mass to hold onto the suns heat which stops it from heating excessively. In extreme heat conditions normal precautions should be taken to ensure your dog’s temperature is […]

Is Artificial Grass Bad For The Environment?

In short yes artificial grass is bad for the environment. The production of the plastic emits carbon and uses fossil fuels. Artificial grass is also not currently widely recycled and will inevitably end up in landfill. There is also some strong possibility of micro plastic being created during the life span of Artificial grass which […]

Can Artificial Grass Be Laid On Decking?

Artificial grass can be installed directly onto decking boards and can be an easy solution to slippery unsafe decking areas. Fixing down by gluing is the best option. Ensure you do not install artificial grass over rotten decking boards. These will become dangerous under foot, and will also ruining the appearance of your artificial grass […]

Can Artificial Grass Be Laid On A Slope?

It is possible to lay artificial grass on a slope, it will just take a few additional fixings along the top edge of the slope. Apart from that installation is very similar to laying artificial turf on a flat surface.

How Often Should I Clean Artificial Grass?

It is important to carry out regular maintenance and cleaning of your Artificial grass. Rinse Artificial grass once a week with clean water and pick up any debris on a regular basis. Every month you will need to clean with an appropriate artificial grass cleaner. This will ensure that you grass keeps looking in good […]

How Long Does Artificial Grass Last?

We offer a ten-year warranty on all our artificial grass, but you could expect  your artificial grass if installed correctly and maintained well, to last up to twenty years. This does greatly depend on the volume and type of traffic your Artificial grass receives, but in a normal domestic setting this life span should be […]

Is Artificial Grass Suitable For Pets?

Artificial grass is free from lead and mercury, and you won’t need any pesticides or fertiliser in its maintenance, which means your pet will not come into contact with any harmful chemicals whilst playing on your artificial grass and therefore it should be considered pet friendly.

Where Are You Located?

We have branches across the South Coast of England, including Poole in Dorset, Winchester, Tadley, Romsey and Portsmouth in Hampshire. Internal showrooms are available to view in Poole and Portsmouth and external displays are available at Portsmouth, Poole, Winchester and Tadley.  Please visit our contact page for further information.