{"id":4073,"date":"2025-10-10T10:30:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T00:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/au\/?p=4073"},"modified":"2025-11-01T21:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T11:37:42","slug":"how-long-does-artificial-grass-take-to-settle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/au\/how-long-does-artificial-grass-take-to-settle\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Artificial Grass Take to Settle?"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you\u2019ve had your new artificial grass<\/a> installed and it looks great \u2014 but you might be wondering, \u201cWhy does it look a bit uneven?\u201d or \u201cWhen will it look and feel like a proper lawn?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

These questions are completely normal. Like most high-quality installations, artificial turf needs a little time to settle and perform at its best. In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through what the settling process looks like, how long it typically takes, and what you can do (or avoid) to ensure the best long-term results.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Does Artificial Grass Need to Settle?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Artificial grass is installed over a compacted base, which may include layers of crushed rock, crusher dust, or sand \u2014 depending on your installer\u2019s process. Once the turf is laid and infilled with sand or other materials, it needs time to:<\/span><\/p>\n