How to repair damaged artificial grass in 5 easy steps: cuts, burns and dents

Always green and comfortable, your artificial grass is made to last... but it is not indestructible. 

With daily use, cuts, burns from embers or heat sources, wear and tear in high-traffic areas, or sinking due to a poorly compacted base may appear. 
The good news is that you don't have to replace it entirely; you can repair your artificial grass yourself with quick and clean solutions. Whether it's a family garden with children and pets, a patio or a play area, here's a step-by-step guide to restoring it to its former glory. 

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Main reasons why artificial grass gets damaged

Although it is resistant, your turf can suffer minor incidents that affect its appearance and durability. These are the cases we see most often when repairing artificial turf:

1. Accidental cuts and tears
   1. How it happens: box cutters, pruning shears, furniture legs with sharp edges, or sharp objects.
   2. Typical sign: straight or V-shaped lines where the fibres are torn open and the backing is visible.
   3. Quick prevention: cutting board for close-up work and protective caps on furniture.
   4. Quick diagnosis: if the cut is clean and narrow, a patch + bonding tape underneath is usually sufficient.
2. Specific burns caused by heat
   1. How it happens: barbecue embers, cigarettes, overheated metal pots, concentrated sunlight.
   2. Typical sign: hardened, shiny or 'melted' area.
   3. Quick prevention: fireproof bases under barbecues, ashtrays with lids, heat insulators under plant pots.
   4. Quick diagnosis: when the damage does not go through the backing, localised trimming and a micro-patch leave an invisible finish.
3. Sinking and potholes
   1. How it happens: concentrated weight (plant pots, hot tubs, sheds) or heavy traffic on poorly compacted base.
   2. Typical sign: depression/bowl where water stagnates and the grass is flattened.
   3. Quick prevention: distribute loads with platforms; check compaction and drainage.
   4. Quick diagnosis: if the depression gives way when stepped on, lift it, recompact the base and replace the silica.
4. Wear and tear from intensive use
   1. How it occurs: walkways, play areas or repeated turns (bicycles, chairs).
   2. Typical sign: flattened fibres, loss of volume, localised matting.
   3. Express prevention: periodic brushing against the grain and, if the model allows, replenishing with silica sand.
   4. Quick diagnosis: if the backing is intact, electric brushing + silica usually fixes the artificial grass without replacing any parts.
5. Photoaging due to sun exposure
   1. How it occurs: prolonged UV radiation on models without good UV protection.
   2. Typical sign: progressive discolouration or brittle fibres.
   3. Express prevention: turf with UV stabilisers; occasional shade (awnings/pergolas) at peak times.
   4. Quick diagnosis: when there is marked colour loss, the solution is to replace the affected fabric.
6. Chemical damage
   1. How it occurs: solvents, concentrated bleach, aggressive degreasers, fertilisers or paint.
   2. Typical sign: irregular discolouration, stiff fibres, softened backing.
   3. Express prevention: cleaning with neutral soap or specific products; test beforehand on a hidden area.
   4. Quick diagnosis: if the chemical has affected the colour or backing, it is advisable to cut and patch the artificial grass.