DIY guideBalcony
Re-lay bunched balcony turf
Lift the bunched turf, clear under it, lay it flat again, and fix its edges so nobody trips.
- 20 to 45 min
- 7 steps
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Move the chairs, table and planters off the turf.
Peel the turf back from the nearest edge to just past the wrinkle.
Sweep the floor clean and dry, and check the balcony's drain is clear.
Leave the turf flat in the sun for a while. Warm turf relaxes and lies flat.
Roll it back down, smoothing it from the middle out to the edges.
Stick the edges down with outdoor carpet tape, or weigh them down with planters.
Don't nail or screw into the balcony floor: it keeps the water out of the home below.Walk across it and scuff your feet. No ripples or lifted edges should be left.
What you need
- Outdoor carpet tape
- A broom
- Planters or weights for the corners
Call a pro if
- Water pools on the balcony, or its drain stays blocked
- The floor under the turf is cracked, soft or stained
- The railing or the floor moves
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