Artificial Grass Installation Tools
A tools checklist for installing artificial grass yourself: the supplies Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells, priced from its catalog as of November 10, 2026, kept apart from the tools it does not sell.
What tools do you need to install artificial grass?
Two lists. Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells the supplies that stay in the lawn: nails from $79.95 a 50 lb box, landscape staples, seaming tape, turf glue, Camofill infill, weed barrier and bender board. The tools you work with, such as a turf knife, a vibrating plate compactor and a broom, are not sold here.
| Tool | What the step uses it for | Step |
|---|---|---|
| Vibrating plate compactor | Compacting the base rock to a smooth surface | Base preparation |
| Hose | Hosing down each base layer as it is compacted to 90% | Base preparation |
| Turf knife | Cutting the turf from its backside to fit the area | Installing the turf |
| Hand broom or power broom | Brushing the turf before the infill goes on, and a final time so the blades stand up | Installing the turf |
| Drop spreader | Spreading Camofill infill over the turf | Installing the turf |
| Grading rake or broom | Spreading the infill as evenly as possible | Installing the turf |
| Carpet scissors | Trimming any excess turf blades | Installing the turf |
The list comes from the store's own installation and base-preparation steps. It names no brands, and it is not a complete list for every site: digging out the old lawn, for one, needs whatever tools suit your ground.
Which installation supplies does Artificial Grass & Landscaping sell?
Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells 10 installation supplies, from Camofill Infill (50lb Bag) at $24.95 to Synthetic Turf Glue / Adhesive DC5 (5 Gallon) at $339.00, as of November 10, 2026: nails and staples to hold the turf, seaming tape and glue for joins, infill, weed barrier and edging.
| Job | What the store sells for it |
|---|---|
| Hold the turf down | 30D 4-1/2" Grip-Rite Pole Barn Nails (50lb Box), $79.95; 40D Brite Common 5" Nail (50lb Box), $89.95; Landscape Staples (3-100 Pack Count), $35.95; Heavy Duty Staple (3-100 Pack Count), $47.95 |
| Join two pieces | Seaming Tape C145 (12" x 330 ft), $129.00; Synthetic Turf Glue / Adhesive DC5 (1 Gallon), $79.95; Synthetic Turf Glue / Adhesive DC5 (5 Gallon), $339.00 |
| Keep weeds from coming through | Weed Barrier + (15 Year) 6ftX300ft, $139.95 |
| Help the blades stand up | Camofill Infill (50lb Bag), $24.95 |
| Frame the lawn | Plastic Bender Board Set (3.3" 16 ft & 4 Stakes), $27.95 |
How much of each a yard takes, with pack sizes: installation supplies. Every supply in one place: landscaping supplies.
Does Artificial Grass & Landscaping sell or rent installation tools?
No. Artificial Grass & Landscaping's catalog lists turf, installation supplies and samples, and no tools to buy or rent: no turf knives, compactors, power brooms or spreaders. This page names the tools the store's own installation steps use, without brands or rental prices, so you can get them wherever you choose.
- Not sold here: the turf knife, carpet scissors, hand or power broom, drop spreader, grading rake, plate compactor and hose in the list above.
- No rental: the store does not rent tools, so this page gives no rental prices.
- No brand recommendations: any tool that does the job described will do.
Artificial grass installation checklist: tools and supplies, step by step
Work in order: base, edging and weed barrier, then the turf, then the finish. Artificial Grass & Landscaping's own steps use a plate compactor and a hose for the base, a turf knife to cut the turf, nails or staples with seaming tape and glue to fix and join it, and a drop spreader, broom and carpet scissors to finish.
| Step | Tools you bring | From the store |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Remove 3-4 inches of existing dirt or sod | Your own digging tools | — |
| 2. Lay and compact the base rock, then the decomposed granite | Vibrating plate compactor, hose | Base rock and DG are in the Installation Cost Calculator's turf-and-supplies rate |
| 3. Frame the area | — | Plastic Bender Board Set (3.3" 16 ft & 4 Stakes), $27.95 |
| 4. Lay weed barrier over the base, where weeds have been a problem | — | Weed Barrier + (15 Year) 6ftX300ft, $139.95 |
| 5. Cut the turf to fit, from its backside | Turf knife | Always Green turf |
| 6. Fix the turf and join the seams | — | 40D Brite Common 5" Nail (50lb Box), $89.95; 30D 4-1/2" Grip-Rite Pole Barn Nails (50lb Box), $79.95; Landscape Staples (3-100 Pack Count), $35.95; Seaming Tape C145 (12" x 330 ft), $129.00; Synthetic Turf Glue / Adhesive DC5 (1 Gallon), $79.95 |
| 7. Brush, spread infill, brush again and trim | Hand or power broom, drop spreader, grading rake or broom, carpet scissors | Camofill Infill (50lb Bag), $24.95 |
The steps in full: base preparation and artificial grass installation. How much turf to buy: how much artificial grass to order.
Would you rather not install it yourself?
Then you need none of these tools. We provide contractors: independent, third-party contractors install turf within 40 miles of Rancho Cordova, for $8.00 per sq ft for 250 to 499 sq ft and $4.00 per sq ft for 500 sq ft and up, paid after the turf is installed. Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells the turf and supplies.
We provide contractors: installation is done by independent, third-party contractors, not by Artificial Grass & Landscaping staff. Contractor services are available within 40 miles of the Rancho Cordova warehouse; further out, contact us first.
Turf, supplies, setup, tax and contractor services together: the Installation Cost Calculator.
Questions and answers
What tools do I need to install artificial turf?
From the store's own steps: a plate compactor and hose for the base, a turf knife to cut the turf, a hand or power broom, a drop spreader and a grading rake for the infill, and carpet scissors to trim. Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells the supplies, such as nails, staples, seaming tape and infill, not the tools.
Do you sell or rent turf installation tools?
No. Artificial Grass & Landscaping's catalog lists turf, installation supplies and samples, and no tools to buy or rent: no turf knives, compactors, power brooms or spreaders. This page names the tools the store's own installation steps use, without brands or rental prices, so you can get them wherever you choose.
What do you cut artificial grass with?
Artificial Grass & Landscaping's installation steps say to flip the turf onto its backside and cut it to fit with a turf knife, then, at the end, trim any excess blades with carpet scissors. The store does not sell either tool.
Do you install artificial grass?
Then you need none of these tools. We provide contractors: independent, third-party contractors install turf within 40 miles of Rancho Cordova, for $8.00 per sq ft for 250 to 499 sq ft and $4.00 per sq ft for 500 sq ft and up, paid after the turf is installed. Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells the turf and supplies.
Next steps
Warehouse, office and samples: 3667 Omec Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 · (916) 370-5527 (call or text)
Prices and charges as of November 10, 2026; the product pages and checkout always show the current figure.