How to Glue Artificial Grass
How to glue artificial turf: joining seams over seaming tape, and gluing turf to a hard surface, from Artificial Grass & Landscaping's own installation steps and its DC5 adhesive's catalog description, with prices as of November 11, 2026.
How do you glue artificial grass?
There are two jobs. On a lawn, Artificial Grass & Landscaping's installation steps nail the turf down and glue only the seams, over seaming tape; on a hard surface, the turf itself is glued. The store sells DC5 turf adhesive, $79.95 a gallon or $339.00 for 5 gallons, and Seaming Tape C145, $129.00 for 330 ft.
| Job | Where | From the store |
|---|---|---|
| Gluing a seam | Where two pieces meet on a lawn, or on a hard surface | Seaming Tape C145 (12" x 330 ft) and DC5 turf adhesive |
| Gluing turf down | Concrete, asphalt, wood, rubber tiles or foam padding | Synthetic Turf Glue / Adhesive DC5 (1 Gallon); Synthetic Turf Glue / Adhesive DC5 (5 Gallon) |
| Holding turf on a lawn base | Edges and center of a lawn | 40D Brite Common 5" Nail (50lb Box), not glue |
How do you glue artificial grass seams?
Lay both pieces with the grain the same way, put seaming tape lengthwise under the join, centered, and glue both pieces to it with the edges lined up and no slack. Artificial Grass & Landscaping's installation steps then nail the seam with 5 or 6 inch nails, staggered every 4 inches.
- Roll the turf out in the sun, blades face down, for at least 1-2 hours first: it is easier to work with.
- Lay every piece with its grain, the stitch rows, running in one direction.
- Flip the turf onto its backside and cut it to fit with a turf knife.
- Lay seaming tape lengthwise under the join, on the backside of the turf, with the two edges lined up and centered on the tape.
- Seal the seam with the seaming tape and seaming glue.
- Keep the seam lined up with no slack, the grain of both pieces facing the same way, and the gap at the seam matching the spacing of the stitch rows.
- Secure the seam with 5 or 6 inch nails along it, staggered every 4 inches (staples can be used, but do not countersink them).
The steps come from the store's own artificial grass installation page. Follow the directions on the adhesive container for how much to spread and how long to leave it.
Which surfaces is DC5 turf adhesive made for?
Artificial Grass & Landscaping's catalog describes the XGS-DC turf adhesive, sold as DC5, as a “one part moisture cure urethane adhesive” for road base, decomposed granite, concrete, asphalt, wood, rubber tiles and foam padding or underlayments. It says the adhesive does not require any mixing or preparation to use and remains pliable.
| Surface (as the catalog lists it) | Where you meet it | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| ROAD BASE | A lawn's compacted base | base preparation |
| DECOMPOSED GRANITE | A lawn's compacted base | base preparation |
| CONCRETE | Patios, paths and pool decks | artificial grass on a patio |
| ASPHALT | Paved areas | artificial grass on a patio |
| WOOD | Decks and balconies | artificial grass on a balcony |
| RUBBER TILES | Under turf, where tiles are laid first | playground artificial turf |
| FOAM PADDING/UNDERLAYMENTS | Under turf, where padding is laid first | playground artificial turf |
The catalog also says the adhesive contains no acetone or solvents. Pavers, stone and ceramic tile are not on its list of surfaces: ask before you glue turf to them. The 1 gallon and 5 gallon pails are the same adhesive.
How much seaming tape and glue does a lawn need?
Seaming tape: the total length of the seams. Artificial Grass & Landscaping's Seaming Tape C145 is 12 in wide and 330 ft long, and a 25 ft x 30 ft lawn has 25 to 30 ft of seam, depending on the turf. Glue: the catalog gives no coverage rate, so this page does not estimate gallons.
| Turf | Pieces | Seams | Seam length | Seaming tape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Green Tuscany 54 oz | 2 x 15 ft wide x 25 ft long | 1 | 25 ft | 25 ft of one 330 ft roll |
| Always Green Newport 108 Oz. | 2 x 15 ft wide x 25 ft long | 1 | 25 ft | 25 ft of one 330 ft roll |
| Always Green Carmel 115 Oz. | 2 x 15 ft wide x 25 ft long | 1 | 25 ft | 25 ft of one 330 ft roll |
| Always Green Tahoe 160 Oz. | 2 x 13 ft wide x 30 ft long | 1 | 30 ft | 30 ft of one 330 ft roll |
| Always Green Sierra 160 Oz. | 2 x 15 ft wide x 25 ft long | 1 | 25 ft | 25 ft of one 330 ft roll |
| Always Green Santa Barbara 160 Oz. | 2 x 13 ft wide x 30 ft long | 1 | 30 ft | 30 ft of one 330 ft roll |
One roll of Seaming Tape C145 (12" x 330 ft) is $129.00; the example needs one roll at most. The seaming tape's catalog listing gives its size, 12 in x 330 ft, and says it is 0.48 mm thick. The adhesive's gives no coverage rate, cure time or temperature range.
Can you glue artificial grass to concrete or wood?
Yes, with DC5 turf adhesive, whose catalog description lists concrete and wood among the surfaces it bonds to. Clean the surface first and follow the directions on the container. Artificial Grass & Landscaping's patio and balcony guides cover those projects, and a building's rules come before any glue on a balcony.
- A concrete patio, step by step in outline: artificial grass on a patio.
- A balcony or rooftop terrace, and what to check with the building: artificial grass on a balcony.
- A cut piece used as a loose rug instead: artificial grass rug.
Glue, nails or both: which holds artificial grass down?
On a lawn base, nails: Artificial Grass & Landscaping's installation steps nail every 3-4 inches along the edges and every 12-24 inches down the center, and glue only the seams. On concrete, asphalt or wood, the turf is glued instead. The 40D 5 in nails are $89.95 a 50 lb box.
Nails, staples and their pack sizes: installation supplies. The tools for the job: installation tools.
Would you rather have the turf installed?
We provide contractors: independent, third-party contractors install turf within 40 miles of Rancho Cordova, and Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells the turf, adhesive and seaming tape. The Installation Cost Calculator prices a lawn on a new base, not turf glued to a hard surface, so contact us about glue-down work first.
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.
Pickup at the Rancho Cordova warehouse is free. Local delivery is $279.00 for the first roll or cut piece and $99.00 for each additional one, with supplies riding along at no extra charge; curbside delivery to cities elsewhere in California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico and Washington is $449.00 per roll, cut piece or item.
What this page can't tell you
- How far a gallon of adhesive goes, how long it takes to set, or in what weather to use it: the catalog gives none of these, so follow the directions on the container or call (916) 370-5527.
- Whether a surface not on the adhesive's list, such as pavers, stone or tile, will hold it.
- How to lift turf that has been glued down: the catalog does not say.
Questions and answers
What glue do you use for artificial grass seams?
Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells DC5 turf adhesive, $79.95 a gallon or $339.00 for 5 gallons, which its catalog describes as a “one part moisture cure urethane adhesive”, used with Seaming Tape C145 under the join. The installation steps also nail the seam every 4 inches, staggered.
How long does artificial grass glue take to dry?
The catalog does not give a cure or drying time for DC5 turf adhesive, so Artificial Grass & Landscaping does not state one: follow the directions on the container. The catalog does say the adhesive remains pliable and needs no mixing.
Do you need glue to install artificial grass?
On a lawn base, nails: Artificial Grass & Landscaping's installation steps nail every 3-4 inches along the edges and every 12-24 inches down the center, and glue only the seams. On concrete, asphalt or wood, the turf is glued instead. The 40D 5 in nails are $89.95 a 50 lb box.
How much seaming tape do I need?
The total length of your seams. At Artificial Grass & Landscaping, Seaming Tape C145 is 12 in x 330 ft, $129.00 a roll; a 25 ft x 30 ft lawn has 25 to 30 ft of seam, depending on the turf, so one roll covers it.
Next steps
- DC5 turf adhesive, 1 gallon
- Seaming tape C145
- Artificial grass installation
- Artificial grass on a patio
Warehouse, office and samples: 3667 Omec Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 · (916) 370-5527 (call or text)
Prices and charges as of November 11, 2026; the product pages and checkout always show the current figure.