The maintenance of synthetic grass courts It is essential to maximize the use of the field and optimize the user experience.

Maintenance contributes to:
– preserve the original playing conditions;
– utilization of the useful life of the court;
– eliminate the risks of injuries and contractures in players;
– provide maximum performance for athletes.

Actions can be divided into Frequent Actions and Medium Frequency Actions.

The. Frequent Actions (one or more times a week):
– Brushing the surface using a broom for the purpose of:
• Lift fibers lying or hidden beneath the filling;
• Prevent fiber hardening;
• Clean the surface of any debris;
• Redistribute the fill evenly across the entire playing surface, moving the fill material and eventually unblocking the drainage holes.

* Brushing must be carried out over the entire surface in the direction of the natural inclination of the hair and also in the opposite direction, especially in areas of maximum play (small areas and the central part of the court). This activity, depending on the intensity of use of the court, can be carried out 2 or 3 times a week.

– Measurement, using a ruler, of the filling level at various points on the court. If the level is below that indicated in most of the points tested, it is advisable to add more fill material and return to point 1.

B. Medium Frequency Actions (once or more times per month):
– Control of seams between the grass blankets and close to the demarcation lines;
– Manual removal of contaminating agents such as leaves, seeds and other organic materials;
– Inspection of lateral drainage ducts;
– Identification of possible unevenness problems in the sub-base. As this is not a completely stable surface, movement may occur due to gaming activities, creating deformations/ditches. In these locations, the blankets must be removed and the sub-base repaired, filling with specific material (contact the installation company).

It is necessary to create some rules such as:
– Prohibit entry with food and gum (gum stuck to the grass can be removed with dry ice – CO2)

* Display an advertisement with these prohibitions in a visible place.

Before purchasing, it is important that a specialist understands your demands to recommend the ideal sports grass for your space. Often, a sports center can have more than one sport, such as society football, tennis, hockey or rugby, and each of them has its own specifications for the pitch. In this sense, opting for companies that have specialized consultancy for sports projects can significantly speed up the entire process.

Compared to natural grass, synthetic flooring requires considerably less labor – which can be a decisive factor for the application of this type of material. However, some care is essential to keep the lawn looking beautiful and attractive, such as periodically cleaning leaves or dirt between the fibers (a leaf blower can help, as well as running water and neutral detergents). Do not use solvents, which can deteriorate the fibers. Periodic brushing is also necessary, as the fibers tend to fall out after a lot of use.

Before Synthetic grass To be installed, it is necessary to prepare the ground where it will be fixed. Pebbles, branches, plants and other dirt must be removed from the surface. Subsequently, and if necessary, the soil must be compacted with the help of a steamroller, which will leave the surface flat and ready to receive the artificial grass. After cleaning and compacting, a drainage blanket will be applied, which will absorb rainwater and prevent weeds from growing on the lawn. Finally, the grass is applied and will be rolled out over the blanket and the finishing will be carried out.

It is essential to choose a company that specializes in the installation of synthetic sports grass and that has mastered the techniques necessary for application. Furthermore, check the quality of the material that the company provides, the projects already carried out, the guarantees it offers and whether maintenance and cleaning services are carried out on the lawn. Don't choose the product using only the price as a criterion and remember: what's cheap can often turn out to be very expensive later on.

Sportlink is a highly specialized in the production and application of synthetic grass projects. It is recognized in the market for the quality of the products it offers, developing several technologies aimed at improving and improving performance. In addition, Sportlink has distributors throughout Brazil and South America specialized in sports projects, providing complete consultancy for the implementation of your sports area.