Below is a comprehensive list comparing New Artificial Turf vs Used Artificial Turf.
| New Artificial Turf | Used Artificial Turf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness | Clean | Not Clean |
| Moisture | Dry | Wet |
| Weight | Lighter Weight | Heavier |
| Life Expectancy | Longer Life | Shorter Life |
| Fiber Consistency | Consistent Fibers (Pile Height) | Uneven, Frayed Fibers |
| Backing | Consistent Backing | Existing Glue & Tape on Back |
| Seaming | Easier to Seam together | Uneven Seams |
| Lead Content | No Lead | Lead (from Older Fields) |
| Infill | No Infill | Rubber Infill Remnants |
| Mold | No Mold | Moldy |
| Odor | Smells New | Odors |
Still considering Used Turf? Ask your used turf provider how old the turf is, who the original manufacturer was and a copy of the specifications from the manufacturer of the original field. The architect would have required this, so it exists.
| Items Previously Found in Used Turf |
| Needles |
| Mud |
| Scorpions |
| Dead kittens |
| Dog & Goose Excrement |
| Dead Snakes |
| Live Snakes |
| Fire Ants |
| Spiders |
| Band Aids |
| Used Gauze Tape |
| Football Mouthpieces |
| Vomit |
| Urine |
| Broken Glass |
| And More… |