Ever wondered why we stretch our turf with our feet instead of a carpet stretcher? 👣 At DLS Turf & Sport Courts, we do this method intentionally — not to overstretch the grass, but just enough to smooth it out and eliminate wrinkles before we move into our final infill and grooming stages. Because we use a heavy amount of infill (especially on putting greens), that weight naturally tightens the surface later. Overstretching would cause visible dips and fiber distortion once the infill settles —

Stretching artificial grass is not about pulling as hard as possible. It’s about controlling expansion, especially in Florida heat. We foot stretch our turf for one main reason. Heat causes expansion, and if you overstretch, you create ripples, seams that move, and long term issues. Our method is controlled, consistent, and intentional. We stretch metal to sides, sides to corners, corners to top, top to bottom, all the way around. Then we let the infill do its job. Silica sand adds weight, locks