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Why Should You Choose Synthetic Turf for Your Football Field

Editor's Note:  This post was originally published in October 2018 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness in August 2020. According to the Synthetic Turf Council, in the United States alone, there are over 5,500 synthetic turf fields in current use. Millions of students across the country have the opportunity to practice and play on a sports field that is functional rain or shine. Turf football fields are popping up all over the country.             ...
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Why You Should Choose Synthetic Turf for Your Football Field

Editor's Note:  This post was originally published in October 2018 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. According to the Synthetic Turf Council, in the United States alone, there are over 5,500 synthetic turf fields in current use. Millions of students across the country have the opportunity to practice and play on a sports field that is functional rain or shine. Football turf is popping up all over the country.                  ...
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Sporturf Tech Tip #8 Adhesive Uses and Guidance

Adhesive is an important part of the synthetic turf install process. When using an adhesive to install synthetic turf, take a minute and read the adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications.  Doing this beforehand will help better prepare you for the upcoming installation.  Information such as: any prep needed for the adhesive (if any). Recommended tools (trowel size, rollers). amount of coverage per container. cure time. Limitations due to temperature (hot or cold). Limitations due to moisture/humidity. Having and knowing this...
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Official Sporturf Partner College Football Hall of Fame Reopens

The College Football Hall of Fame, an official partner of Sporturf, has reopened to the public with new changes to enhance the guest experience during this COVID era. The 95,000 square foot facility located in Atlanta, GA will be open Friday through Monday each week, with ample space for social distancing. On days the Hall is closed to the public, the building will be available to accommodate and serve private groups, teambuilding experiences, luncheons and more. In addition to these...
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Sporturf Tech Tip #7 Pesticides

Please continue reading below to learn about pesticides on synthetic turf: In the spring and summer months we often see more lawn care being done. There are DIY projects and Professional projects. It's important that when working around your synthetic turf on Natural Flower Beds we don't allow Pesticides or other harmful chemicals to leech onto our beautiful synthetic turf surfaces. The chemicals from these chemicals can cause Fiber breakdown of the surface. Please follow up with your Business Director...
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Citadel Becomes PowerHouse with Sporturf!

[embed]http://youtu.be/6GAuJy6_0cQ[/embed] Project: The Citadel Product: PowerHouse 50T (50oz / 1 ¾”) Dealer:  Baseline Sport Construction Baseline Sports Construction Knoxville, TN website: www.baselinellc.com   This is one of our most recent, favorite projects by our Sporturf dealer Baseline Sports Construction. Baseline worked with the Citadel Bulldogs Read More

The Sporturf Facility Designer Sets You Apart from the Competition!

  The Sporturf™ Facility Designer can be used to design a customized training area for your facility. Instead of spending hours on the phone or emailing back and forth with your account manager you can personally input your information into our Facility Designer and get an actual custom art rendering of your project including your logo. First set the turf color and outer dimensions, then add hash lines, ladders, and agility dots. Upload your logo (a PNG file with transparent...
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Sporturf Tech Tip #6 Weeds in Synthetic Turf

Weeds are a challenge when it comes to a natural lawn or even a synthetic turf lawn. While it is best to use a weed killer that has a neutral PH between 6.7-7.3 it is best to test on a sample or small area away from the lawn before treating the entire area. There is a safe risk-free option for fighting against weeds and vegetation in and around your lawn. Natural Weed Killer consist of 1 gallon of White Vinegar,...
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Summer / The Heat is on

Summer is here! The first official day of summer is on June 21st. As temperatures begin to rise and school draws to a close, everyone is starting to gear up towards the start of a great season full of fun. And along with the heat comes all the fun of summer sports! Such as soccer, track and field, golf, and many more. A great way to welcome the summer is with any of our synthetic turf applications for any of...
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Learn About the Synthetic Turf Council Today!

The Synthetic Turf Council is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association serving the synthetic turf industry. Vision To improve the world through synthetic turf Mission To serve as the global forum to promote, develop, grow and advocate for the synthetic turf industry. Purpose To be the voice of our industry by promoting the benefits of synthetic turf systems. STC's Four Pillars of Strategic Priority Advocacy STC serves as a trusted source and adviser to the industry through a collective and unified...
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