Artificial grass has become a popular way for people to decorate their homes and commercial spaces with evergreen material that looks just like the real thing. Not only does synthetic turf make for wonderful carpeting for your lawn, pool area, pet play areas, and patios, it also comes with the added advantage of saving you money.
Think about it: how much do you spend on your water bill as you try to keep your lawn lush and green through the summer months? That is not something you have to worry about when using artificial grass.
While it is true that the main use of artificial grass is on spaces such as lawns and patios, those are not the only places on which you can repurpose synthetic turf. Did you know that you could use it as part of your home or office interior decor?
Yes, artificial grass walls are a thing, and with the right kind of design and creativity, it can bring even the dullest of walls to life.
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Why Artificial Grass Walls?
At this point, you might be wondering, “in the name of all that’s green and healthy, would I want an artificial grass wall?” Well, the reasons are as varied as the people who do it.
There are some practical and sentimental benefits to having an artificial grass wall. Some of the reasons you might want to consider using synthetic turf as part of your interior decor include:
- You want to bring a piece of nature inside with you: Maybe having a few plants around the house isn’t enough for you, and you want to bring a piece of Mother Earth indoors with you. Instead of just stopping at indoor artificial turf, you can go on to create patches of artificial grass walls around your house.
- You want a stadium-like feel to your home or basement: If you are a sports fan, you might want to transport that wonderful atmosphere and look to your own space. Apart from getting the perfect surround sound system and a huge TV, you can line the walls of your basement with artificial turf to make the entire room look like the stadium.
- You want your home to stand out: How many of your friends do you know that have artificial turf on their walls? Probably none or not so many. Using this kind of decor will make you stand out from the crowd.
Where Can You Use Artificial Grass on the Walls?
There are very many different spaces within the house where you can make good use of artificial grass on the walls. Some of these spaces are purely decorative while others might serve a more practical purpose.
Here are a few ideas as to where you can use artificial grass on the walls around your house:
- In your kids’ room: This is one of those places where using artificial grass on the wall will serve both a practical and decorative purpose. Because synthetic turf is soft, using it on your kids’ walls gives them some kind of soft landing when they are playing and bounce or run into the walls. It will also add a three-dimensional feel to their room and turn it into a playground.
- Game rooms: As already mentioned, if you want your private game room to mimic a stadium, adding artificial grass to the walls will do the trick.
There are other spaces you can use this trick as well: office space, balconies, and even on your stairway. It’s up to you to decide where and how you want to use synthetic turf on your walls.
Tips on How to Design Artificial Grass Walls
Decorating your walls with artificial grass is simple enough to do. All you need is the creativity and vision to see which area within your house would look good and benefit the most from this kind of decor. Once you have the space in mind, here are some steps you can follow to bring that vision to life:
Step 1: Measure the Space
Measure the total surface area you want to cover by the synthetic turf. The best way to do this is to get the length and multiply it by the height of the chosen section. You can give this figure to the store clerk or use it to see how much synthetic turf you need to buy.
Pro tip: Buy a bit more than you need by about 3 or 4 inches each way. This gives you some room to maneuver when measuring and cutting the turf to fit on the walls.
Step 2: Gather the Necessary Materials
You will definitely need a few tools and materials to get this job done. Apart from the artificial turf itself (you can get this online or in local home improvement stores).
Here are some tools you will need to get the job done:
- Staple gun
- Chalk
- Tape measure
- Carpet knife or scissors
- Safety glasses
The advantage of using local home improvement stores to do all your shopping and gather all the necessary materials is that you get to see and feel the rug before you actually buy it.
Plus, the attendants can give you some useful tips on how to efficiently use the synthetic grass you choose. The biggest advantage that comes with shopping online is that you have a world of options at your disposal and the prices will be competitive.
Step 3: Plan the Layout
Use your chalk to map out exactly how you want everything to fit on the wall. This will give you a rough idea of how it will all look and help you avoid expensive mistakes like cutting your turf without a plan.
Step 4: Cut the Turf as Per the Layout
Once you are happy with the layout, cut the individual pieces of turf to fit the markings. Make use of your tape measure and chalk to get the cuttings correctly.
Step 5: Install the Turf
Once you have all your pieces cut out, use your staple gun to affix them to the wall accordingly. You might need a friend or family member to help with this part. Be careful to only staple between the spaces that can be found between the artificial grass blades. This ensures that you don’t nail down any of those blades and have your turf looking flat and dated.
There! You now have your artificial grass wall. You can replicate this process with any wall in the house.
