In this step you are trimming the manufactured edge so that you have a crisp clean edge for seaming. We do not recommend laying the turf over your base while cutting, because you are taking an unneeded chance of disturbing your base. If at anytime, or for any reason, the base has been disturbed prior to installing the turf, you must go back and rework the surface to ensure that it is smooth and free of imperfections.

Once you have unrolled the turf and your pieces are cut to their individual length you will need to flip each edge (to be seamed) over onto itself. Once your edge is flipped and is lying flat you are ready to cut your seam.

For Scrim Back Turf
With a scrim back turf all you need to do is pick out a "channel" to follow from one end of the edge to the other. What we mean by a "channel" is the area created between the tufted rows of material. You want to pick a channel that you will be able to follow from one end to the other. To achieve a good seam, it is very important to not cross over into a new channel. If you happen to cross over into a new channel, simply start over with a new one.

For Rubber Backed Turf
A good quality "straight edge" will be necessary in this seaming process. Measure 1"- 2" in from where the turf fibers are tufted in. Make a mark at both ends of the seam edge. Using a chalk line, "snap" a line using the two marks you just made. The purpose of snapping a chalk line is to get you started. It will make sure that by the time you get to the other end of the seam, there is still turf material to cut!

After you have accomplished a good chalk line you are now ready to begin making your cut. It is very important that if, at anytime, your blade becomes dull and starts to "pull" on the backing, or the fibers, you MUST change the blade at once. Starting at one end, you will line up the straight edge with your chalk line. Once you have made that first cut, the length of your straight edge, you will disregard the chalk line for the rest of that edge. You will only use your straight edge from that point forward. To continue, move your straight edge down making sure it lines up with your first cut, which can be done by over lapping the straight edge on the first cut about 8 - 10 inches. Repeat this process until the entire edge has been trimmed. Depending on the length of your seam you will have to make a few blade changes in this process, so do not rush. If you make an unsightly mistake, simply snap a new line in from the first one and begin the process over.