Planning an event? You’ve likely ticked off catering, music, and lighting—but what about the ground your guests will walk on? Artificial grass hire might seem like a quick win, but get it wrong, and your flawless event could start on a slippery (muddy) slope.
In this guide, we’ll cover the most common mistakes people make when hiring artificial grass for events—and how you can avoid them to pull off a smooth, stylish event people will actually remember.
Mistake 1: Not Accounting for Footfall
Light garden party? Or multi-day festival with 10,000+ guests? Not all artificial grass is made equal—and the wrong pile height can get flattened fast.
Fix: Use durable short-pile LRT for high footfall, and long-pile options for a softer aesthetic in chill zones.
Mistake 2: Leaving It Too Late to Book
Event organisers often underestimate lead time—especially in peak season.
Fix: Book at least 4 weeks in advance, or opt for our express installation service (availability permitting).
Need it sooner? We’ve helped clients turn things around in 48 hours—call us now.
Mistake 3: Choosing Style Over Safety
Looks great—but what happens when it rains? Some surfaces become slippery, especially on decking or tile.
Fix: Opt for grass with a textured base and foam underlay on hard floors. We’ll advise you based on your venue type.
Mistake 4: Underestimating Installation Requirements
“We’ll just roll it out ourselves.” A common DIY trap. Lumpy ground, bad joins, or no edging can ruin the effect.
Fix: Our team handles full install + removal. Or we’ll guide you through self-install prep (we even offer puzzle-tile hire options for indoors).
Mistake 5: Forgetting About Drainage
Wet weather? Drinks spilled? No drainage = soggy mess.
Fix: All our hire grasses come with holed latex backing for fast water drainage. But we’ll always advise depending on your base surface.
Mistake 6: Overpaying for Short-Term Events
Hiring is often cheaper than buying, but not always—especially if you’re using it multiple times.
Fix: If your event is recurring, we’ll help you compare purchase vs hire costs honestly—no hard sell.
Mistake 7: Not Asking the Right Questions
Too many companies just drop off the turf and disappear.
Fix: We offer a full consultancy package with every fake grass hire—advising on layout, suitability, logistics, and even custom cutting.
Bonus Tip: Match Your Grass to Your Event Theme with Custom Colours
We offer coloured artificial grass (red, blue, black, yellow) for brand activations, weddings, festivals, and more. It’s a small touch that can massively elevate the vibe.
Planning an Event? Don’t Make These Mistakes.
At As Good As Grass, we’ve installed artificial turf at everything from intimate weddings to major brand activations for Sony, Hugo Boss, and Sky Sports.
Ready to hire artificial grass for your event? – get in touch today or call 0161 207 3007.
