There are a number of qualities that you need to make sure you find in cheap turf to assure it isn’t low-quality synthetic turf. To find out more in great detail check out the 100% free consumer buying guide, provided by Perfect Turf as a consumer service.
Here is a quicker summery, but we really recommend you read the guide for a full picture.
- Pile height
This is the length of the longest blades. Pile height and matting are 1 to 1 related. Matting is typically a result of low turf density combined with poor blade height. - Face weight
This is how many ounces of yarn are used per square yard. A low face weight combined with a long pile height are a poor combination that will mat down easily and feel poor to walk on. A heavier face weight is typically better. - Backing
Backing comes in two types. Primary backing and secondary backing. Primary backing shapes the turf and typically weighs 6-8 ounces. Secondary backing holds the turf in place and typically weighs 20-22 ounces. A low backing weight will cause your turf to fall apart quickly. - Antimicrobial technology
There are two main types of turf with Antimicrobial technology: PT PetGrass and K9Grass. You typically only need a specialty turf for a dog facility or other area with a lot of dogs. A household with one or two dogs should be fine with any turf in their backyard.
For our #1 recommended suggestion for ‘cheap turf’ is HomeTurf 53 available here. It offers the best quality for its price on the market.
Once again there is a lot more information and detail in the consumer buying guide provided 100% free as a consumer service by Perfect Turf.