Major Differences between Indoor Turf & Outdoor Turf

Both indoor and outdoor artificial turf have come a long way since the days of “fake grass.”

From sports arenas to shopping malls, indoor turf creates an inherently artificial feel by introducing elements of nature.

The latest innovation in synthetic turf incorporates sand and rubber infill. With this inclusion, the turf provides the feel of natural grass in terms of bounce, traction resistance and impact, all with the comfort of being indoors.

While indoor synthetic turf provides an otherwise unmatched function, outdoor turf provides the convenience of replacing lawn grass that requires no maintenance. Although in appearance indoor and outdoor synthetic turf may be identical, the true test comes in harsh weather conditions. Landscape turf is designed to be both UV and moisture resistant, thus lessening extreme weather impact. Highly durable and weather-resistant, this turf has all the natural appeal of grass without the cumbersome chore of having to mow it.

Playground turf differs from the more traditional synthetic turfs. While regular artificial turf has been designed to synthesize natural grass, playground turf has been constructed to offer the appearance of a natural lawn with the added benefit of impact resistance. It is manufactured with extra padding to lessen a child’s fall on impact. Not only does this child-specific turf offer the all-weather durability of typical outdoor turf, but children also generally acquire less slide burns compared to other surfaces, including natural grass and non-turf synthetic surfaces.

The benefits of having synthetic turf in different arenas make it a good alternative to the natural option.