Special Turf Filler

Abstract

An aggregate turf filler for use with the turf of athletic fields and landscaped areas which comprise crushed silica sand particles (SiO 2 ) which are substantially round in shape and are sized to be between 12 and 40 mesh. An acrylic based sealer covering the outer surface of each of the silica sand particles. Finally, providing that the silica sand particles have a smooth outer surface, possess an angle of repose of less than 30°, repel water, resist compacting, present no damaging sharp edges when incorporated with the turf and are environmentally safe.

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         16 . An artificial turf for an athletic or landscaped areas, comprising:
 a backing having pile fibers extending upwardly therefrom; and   a filler of aggregate granules evenly spread on the backing, the filler consisting essentially of substantially round silicon sand particles (SiO 2 ) of a restricted size profile that are coated and sealed with a coating so as to be non-porous and to repel water, wherein the coated and sealed silica sand particles resist mounding, resist compacting, and present no damaging sharp edges when incorporated with the turf, the coated and sealed particles having an angle of repose of less than about 30°, and wherein the pile fibers extend substantially above the infill material.   
     
     
         17 . The turf filler of  claim 16  wherein the filler is evenly applied over the base to a level of between about 0.25 to about 2.00 inches. 
     
     
         18 . The artificial turf of  claim 16  further comprising:
 a colorant mixed in with the coating in an effective amount to achieve a desired color for the filler.