Anyone that can share their experience over artificial grass?
I'm worried that water might cause wear n tear and the burning heat in our country too.

I surveyed their price wasn't cheap, around 10 persqft. For that, I could install floor tiles over my side land of 5ft width.

you are right, better to just put tiles.
anything under our Sun will melt eventually

Yup rm10 cheapest. My main concern is the smell when water trap under it

We're living in a concrete jungle. If we want less maintenance, artificial grass gives can give you a sense of lush surroundings, albeit a false sense.

I have it done on my 20th floor balcony and my study room. The feel may not be 100% like grass, but good enough and it helps to give it a soft look/feel. Beautiful I must say ..

No concern with smell at the balcony as someone was worried about. It doesn't have a flat bottom. Mine has small rubber studs at the bottom in close gaps so that water will flow down and towards the floor trap. Of course there will be moisture and such but the sun will dry it out enough ...

McFD2R, how long have u installed them? Noticed any wear n tear yet? and how much was the cost?

Some say it's a DIY job...just buy some glue for the base to stick well to the concrete ground. How was yours done?

I was just cautioned that creepy crawlies love to hide underneath due to the moisture after rain or morning dampness.

This post has been edited by maya9090: Oct 11 2014, 12:22 AM

The artificial grass is actually quite hardy. The shop next to mine has it installed on the kerb for the past year and there is no fading or wear and tear. Looks lush and green all year round and no water logging. They added some pebbles and stone paving as well.

I bought mine at Sg Buloh there. Lot 34 /36, cant remember exactly which lot & price.

Been using for 6months, so far so good.

nice topic ... im planning on doing it for my condo balcony as well due to the building is nearly 15 years n contractors used some cheap ass tiles that stain n dirty faster then i can clean them .. so i plan buy some artificial grass cover it plus it gives a fresh look towards the house as my balcony view is awesome haha
where to get RM10 psf ?? i was quited quite exp

Mine was done for RM17-18 I think ... After searching, this was to me, the closest to a grass lookalike ..

http://www.inspiregrass.my/?utm_source=Goo...mpaign=HomePage

Came here to ask about Inspire Grass and found your post. Are you using this on your balcony? I plan to do the same on mine. Any complains so far? I plan to go there this weekend. Any tips before I do?

Thanks!

So far, it has been problem free. Personally, I'd suggest doing a yearly clean up to prevent dust built up underneath, which may then prevent water from flowing to the floor trap efficiently. Just roll it up, wash down with a pail of water, mop and wait till dry before unrolling it again. That's what I plan to do.

It's a nice feel when on a cool day, sitting in the balcony with your feet stepping on grass even though artificial. I like Inspire because the grass has a very inconsistent look in terms of color, which gives it a more natural look.

Been using it on outdoor yard which exposed to direct sunlight for two years now.
So far still looking good!

That's a good tip. Thanks! BTW, this is totally DIY-able right? Just come with our measurements I suppose?

Yes, you can DIY yourself. If I'm not mistaken, maximum width is 6 feet, if wider, they will have a sticky tape to join the other piece.

sticky tape to join? I think your type is different than mine...

My Balcony is 16ft x 3 ft. So if calculate 20 per sqft, it will cost RM1k? but now they have tiles on it, Just put is above the tiles like a carpet? it wont move around?

can share some photos of the artificial grass u guys installed?

is it ok to pun directly on sand?

Ecograss sold at fair. Rm350 for 1 x 4 meters. 20mm pile thickness

Is the artificial grass come with warranty?

Precuts like this no warranty. Non precut comes with 6 or 10 yrs warranty. But its really cheap