Guides & articles.
Practical guides to help you choose, install and get the most from artificial grass in Singapore, from picking the right pile to what a professional install involves.
Buying & installing. Start with the buying guide to choose the right grass by pile height, density, colour and backing, then see how artificial grass is installed step by step. Deciding on DIY? Can I install it myself? is an honest look at where a weekend job works, while how to install drainage covers the base, cells and falls that stop water pooling. Not sure what the name even means? AstroTurf vs artificial turf clears it up.
Cost & value. Weigh the numbers with our cost & carbon savings calculator, understand why cheap grass costs more over its lifetime, and see whether artificial grass is recyclable and the real green case for it.
Homes, pets & safety. If you have animals, read why turf suits pet owners and whether dogs can tell real from fake. For families, child-proofing walls and floors with grass covers soft, lead-free play surfaces. Still have questions? The artificial grass FAQ gives straight answers on cost, lifespan, drainage, cleaning and warranty.
Cost & value
Cost & carbon savings calculator
See what a natural lawn costs in water, upkeep and carbon — and what turf saves over its life.
Is artificial grass recyclable?
How the backing decides recyclability, what mono-material turf changes, and the real green case.
Why Singapore buyers choose ibuild
Authorised Belgian Namgrass, one accountable team since 2008, and a warranty that means something.
Custom artificial grass patterns
Stripes, checkerboards, borders and inlaid logos, and why pattern work is the truest test of an installer.
Why cheap grass costs more
Bargain turf fades and needs replacing. Why premium Namgrass costs less over its lifetime.
How much does artificial grass cost?
What sets the price — pile weight, UV and backing — plus the base, drainage and install a finished lawn includes.
Buying & installing
Artificial grass vs natural grass
Cost, maintenance, drainage and heat — how each really holds up in Singapore’s climate.
How to clean & maintain artificial grass
The simple routine — rinsing haze dust, pet waste and stopping algae in humid corners.
Laying grass on decking, concrete & rooftops
Drainage and base build-up for each hard surface — timber decking, concrete and roof slabs.
How to choose the right grass
Pile height, density, colour and backing — how to pick grass that looks real and lasts.
How artificial grass is installed
From ground prep and drainage to laying and joins — what a professional install involves.
Can I install it myself?
DIY vs professional — where a weekend job works, and where the base, joins and drainage need a pro.
How to install drainage
Base layers, geo-textile, drainage cells and falls — how to stop water pooling under the lawn.
AstroTurf vs artificial turf
Are they the same? What AstroTurf actually is, and which surface suits sport, gardens and balconies.
Homes & lifestyle
10-step guide to a garden putting green
Plan and build a true-rolling green at home — breaks, base drainage, infill and cup setting.
Small garden & small-space design ideas
Make an HDB balcony, condo terrace or compact garden feel calm, green and usable.
5 wellness benefits of a garden
How a green space at home lifts mood, movement and calm — with none of the upkeep.
A brief history of artificial turf in sport
From the 1966 Astrodome to FIFA-certified pitches — and how the tech reached Singapore.
Design your own putting green in 3D
Sculpt contours and slope, place the hole and simulate a breaking putt on our free software — then we build it in premium Namgrass.
Creative putting green design
Breaks, tiers, island greens and chipping fringes — the design ideas behind a bespoke green, and where one fits.
Perfect for pet owners
No muddy paws, no urine burn, no digging — why artificial grass suits dogs and cats.
Can dogs tell real from fake?
Dogs read a lawn by smell and texture, not colour — what they notice and how fast they settle in.
A child-proofing solution
Soft, cushioned and lead-free — how artificial grass makes a safer space for kids to play.
Artificial grass FAQ
Straight answers on cost, lifespan, drainage, cleaning and warranty for turf in Singapore.
Still deciding? Let us help.
Tell us about your space and we will recommend the right Namgrass build-up and quote it, free of charge.
Chosen by Singapore's landmark names
From resort poolsides and hotel rooftops to preschools and attractions — a selection of the clients who trust our premium Namgrass installs.
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa
Holiday Inn
iFly Singapore
Royal Albatross
Far East Plaza Residential
PCF Sparkletots
Marina Bay Sands