--- title: What do you put under artificial turf? - Turf Distributors description: Placing materials like gopher wire, weed barrier, padding, or a mix of the three under your artificial grass can improve your yard! image: https://blog.turfdistributors.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Turf-Distributors-What-Do-You-Put-Underneath-Artificial-Turf.jpg --- [(951) 384-6540](tel:(951)%20384-6540) [info@turfdistributors.com](mailto:info@turfdistributors.com) [![Turf-Distributors-Logo-Black&Gold-2500px](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Turf-Distributors-Logo-Black%26Gold-2500px.png?width=2500&height=1306&name=Turf-Distributors-Logo-Black%26Gold-2500px.png "Turf-Distributors-Logo-Black&Gold-2500px")](https://www.turfdistributors.com/) - [Home](https://www.turfdistributors.com/) - [Products](https://www.turfdistributors.com/all-products/) - [Turf Categories](https://www.turfdistributors.com/products/) - [DreamScape](https://www.turfdistributors.com/products/dreamscape/) - [VistaScape](https://www.turfdistributors.com/products/vistascape/) - [EvoScape](https://www.turfdistributors.com/products/evoscape/) - [ActiveScape](https://www.turfdistributors.com/products/activescape/) - Turf Technologies - [DuraBlade™](https://www.turfdistributors.com/durablade-technology/) - [Artificial Living Walls](https://www.turfdistributors.com/all-products/artificial-living-walls/) - [Installation Accessories](https://www.turfdistributors.com/products/installation-accessories/) - [Find a Dealer](https://www.turfdistributors.com/store-finder/) - [Become a Dealer](https://www.turfdistributors.com/become-a-dealer/) - [Wholesale Program](https://www.turfdistributors.com/become-a-dealer/wholesale-program/) - [Reseller Program](https://www.turfdistributors.com/become-a-dealer/reseller-program/) - [Partner Program](https://www.turfdistributors.com/become-a-dealer/partner-program/) - [Resources](https://www.turfdistributors.com/account-login/) - [Media Room](https://www.turfdistributors.com/press-release/) - [Partner Resource Portal](https://www.turfdistributors.com/account-login/) - [Knowledge Base](https://www.turfdistributors.com/blog/knowledge-base/) - [Paw Perfect Guide](https://www.turfdistributors.com/paw-perfect-turf-guide/) - [Warranties](https://www.turfdistributors.com/product-warranties/) - [Blog](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/) - [FAQ’s](https://www.turfdistributors.com/faq/) - [Contact](https://www.turfdistributors.com/contact/) # What do you put under artificial turf? by Turf Distributors | May 2023 | [artificial grass](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/tag/artificial-grass) [Turf Tips](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/tag/turf-tips) - [Turf Tech](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/tag/turf-tech) - [Turf Talk](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/tag/turf-talk) - [Turf Tips](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/tag/turf-tips) - [Turf Lifestyle](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/tag/turf-lifestyle) # What do you put under artificial turf? by [Turf Distributors](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/author/turf-distributors) | 05/09/2023 | [artificial grass](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/tag/artificial-grass), [Turf Tips](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/tag/turf-tips) - [Follow us on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.turfdistributors.com/blog/what-do-you-put-under-artificial-turf) - - [Follow us on Linkedin](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.turfdistributors.com/blog/what-do-you-put-under-artificial-turf) - Follow us on Copy [Artificial turf](https://www.turfdistributors.com/all-products/lawn-turf/) can be installed directly onto your artificial grass base, which will likely consist of crushed rocks. Sometimes people even install artificial turf over a wood deck or concrete. Additionally, there are a number of other materials that you can place between your artificial grass and base layer to improve the performance of your yard. You may want to place gopher wire, weed barrier, padding, or a mix of the three under your turf depending on your specific project needs. Below we break down the different materials you can place under turf and why you would use them! ![Black Roll of Weed Barrier](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Turf-Distributors-Product-Photos-Weed-Barrier-800x350px.jpg?width=800&height=350&name=Turf-Distributors-Product-Photos-Weed-Barrier-800x350px.jpg "Turf-Distributors-Product-Photos-Weed-Barrier-800x350px") ## Weed Barrier [Weed barrier](https://www.turfdistributors.com/all-products/weed-barrier/)is used to prevent invasive plants from growing through turf. But be warned, weed barrier is not recommended if you have pets. Turf Distributors’ weed barrier is great because it does not contain absorbent materials, allowing liquids to flow through and minimizing odors. ![Roll of White Gopher Wire](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Turf-Distributors-Product-Photos-Gopher-Wire-White-800x350px.jpg?width=800&height=350&name=Turf-Distributors-Product-Photos-Gopher-Wire-White-800x350px.jpg "Turf-Distributors-Product-Photos-Gopher-Wire-White-800x350px") Gopher Wire [Gopher wire](https://www.turfdistributors.com/all-products/gopher-wire/) prevents burrowing creatures (like gophers, racoons, and voles) from digging up your yard. Gopher wire is a thin, metallic mesh surface which you roll across your base layer before laying your turf. It is not necessary for installing turf on hard surfaces, like wood or concrete. ![Blue 4 by 4 square of underlayment pads](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blue-Pink-Gradient-Fashion-Banner-4.png?width=6912&height=3456&name=Blue-Pink-Gradient-Fashion-Banner-4.png "Blue Pink Gradient Fashion Banner (4)") Underlayment Pads [Underlayment pads](https://www.turfdistributors.com/all-products/underlayment-pad/) are recommended if you choose to install turf over wood or concrete. These pads offer excellent shock absorption, making them an excellent choice for kids, pets, and athletic performance. Underlayment pads are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. ![Square of Grey, black, and white impact pads](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blue-Pink-Gradient-Fashion-Banner-3-scaled.jpg?width=2560&height=1280&name=Blue-Pink-Gradient-Fashion-Banner-3-scaled.jpg "Blue Pink Gradient Fashion Banner (3)") Impact Pads Similar to underlayment pads, [impact pads](https://www.turfdistributors.com/all-products/impact-pad/) also offer excellent shock absorption and drainage qualities. But unlike underlayment pads, this material is made thicker for heavy use applications, like playgrounds. ![Turf Distributors building](https://blog.turfdistributors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2022-06-06-at-12_29_10-PM-1.png?width=1656&height=602&name=Screen-Shot-2022-06-06-at-12_29_10-PM-1.png "Screen-Shot-2022-06-06-at-12.29.10-PM") About Turf Distributors Turf Distributors is the nation’s leading artificial turf supplier! 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