Faux Grass Offcuts and Remnants (2026): Where to Buy Cheap Pieces and What to Check First
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Offcuts are the cheapest way to get good faux grass, as long as your space fits the piece.
Offcuts, also called remnants, are the end-of-roll pieces turf suppliers sell at a discount. They're the same turf as full rolls, just in odd sizes left over from cutting customer orders. For a balcony, a dog patch or a small yard, a remnant can get you premium turf for much less. The catch is that you're working with whatever size is left.
This guide covers what offcuts suit, where to find them, what to check and five small pre-cut alternatives. We drew on UK remnant sellers like Grass Direct and compared seller-listed specs on Amazon. Discount claims are the sellers' own. Already have scraps from your own install? See uses for faux grass scraps.
What are offcuts good for?
Offcuts suit any space that fits in one piece. Here's where they work well:
- Small yards and courtyards. If the space fits one remnant, you get full-quality turf with no seams.
- Balconies. Most balconies are small enough for a single offcut. See faux grass for balconies.
- Dog patches. A remnant makes a potty patch or a small run.
- Repairs. Grass Direct points out that offcuts are useful for patching a lawn. But only if the turf matches yours.
- Play corners. A soft remnant under a small play tent or sandpit.
Are artificial grass remnants worth it? Yes, for spaces that fit one piece. They're less good for areas that need joining to new turf. Different rolls, called dye lots, can differ slightly in colour, so a remnant seamed to new turf may not match. For repairs, see our repair guide.
Where can you buy faux grass offcuts?
Installers and landscape yards are the best source of genuine offcuts. Try these:
- Local turf installers. Installers cut rolls to order every day and often have remnants stacked in the yard. Call and ask.
- Landscape and turf suppliers. Wholesalers sell remnants to clear space. See faux grass wholesale.
- Big-box stores. Some stores sell cut-to-length turf and occasionally discount leftover ends. Ask at the flooring or garden desk.
- Online remnant sections. UK sellers like Grass Direct run dedicated remnant pages and advertise discounts of up to 70%. Treat those as seller claims, and remember shipping on turf can be costly.
- Online marketplaces. People list leftover turf after their own installs. Inspect before you pay.
And if no remnant fits, Amazon's small pre-cut sizes are a reliable alternative, with set sizes and returns.
What should you check before buying an offcut?
Measure the space twice and the remnant once. Check these:
- Exact size. Measure your space and the remnant. Odd shapes need extra for trimming.
- Pile height and face weight. Ask for the spec. See our pile height guide.
- UV rating. Cheap or unknown turf may fade fast in sun.
- Backing and drainage. Check it has drain holes if it's going outdoors.
- Age and storage. Look for deep creases, sun-faded edges or a cracked backing. Turf stored folded or in the sun for months may never lie flat.
- Pile direction. If you're joining two remnants, make sure the blades can face the same way.
- Dye lot. For joining to existing turf, compare colours in daylight.
- Returns. Remnants are often sold as-is. Ask before you buy.
How do you know if a turf remnant is good quality? Ask for the brand and spec, look for even colour and a flexible backing, and bend a few blades to see if they spring back.
5 small pre-cut alternatives on Amazon
If no offcut fits, these small pre-cut pieces cost little more.
1. Petgrow 0.4 in, from 3 × 5 ft — Best Small Pre-Cut for Pets
Pile: 0.4 in | Fiber: polypropylene | Backing: rubber with drain holes | Sizes: hundreds, from 3 × 5 ft
Petgrow sells its short turf in hundreds of sizes, starting at 3 × 5 ft. That makes it easy to order a piece close to your exact space, with no trimming waste. The 0.4 in pile drains fast and is easy to clean, which suits dog patches.
But short polypropylene looks more like outdoor carpet than lawn, and it can flatten in busy spots.
Our take: from our hands-on work with artificial grass, short polypropylene is the practical choice for pet patches because it rinses clean fast, but it reads as turf, not lawn, in close-up photos.
Check price on Amazon · Read our Petgrow review
2. CooZero 47.3 × 31.5 in — Best Tiny Piece for Potty Patches
Size: 47.3 × 31.5 in | Thickness: 1.18 in | Backing: drain holes
For a potty patch, about 4 × 2.5 ft is often all you need. CooZero sells exactly that size, and says it can be cut to fit. Drain holes let urine pass through.
But put it in a tray on a balcony, or urine drains onto the floor below.
Our take: a small, dense piece like this is easy to lift, rinse and drop back in place, which matters more on a potty patch than how lawn-like it looks.
Check price on Amazon · Read our CooZero review
3. VANCASTLE Interlocking Tiles — Best for Awkward Shapes
Size: 12 × 12 in tiles, 9 or 27 per pack | Fiber: PE | Base: self-draining click-lock
Odd-shaped spaces are where remnants fail. Tiles fit around corners without cutting a big piece.
VANCASTLE's 12 × 12 in tiles click together, so you build the shape you need square by square. They sit on hard surfaces and lift easily.
But tiles show faint joins, and they need a flat, hard surface. See our faux grass tile guide.
Our take: in our experience, tiles are the easiest way to fill an awkward footprint, but the grid joins show under low, raking light, so brush the blades across the seams.
4. Heyroll 3 × 5 ft — Best Small Piece for Looks
Pile: 0.8 in (20 mm) | Fiber: PE/PP | Colour: 4-tone | Backing: rubber with drain holes
A small piece that's seen up close needs to look real. Heyroll's four-tone pile does.
Heyroll's 3 × 5 ft piece has a 0.8 in, four-tone PE/PP pile that looks natural without needing much brushing. The rubber backing has drain holes and a ridged underside that Heyroll says filters water faster.
But at 3 × 5 ft, it's for accents and small corners, not a whole yard.
Our take: from our décor work, multi-tone PE pile like this is what passes for real grass up close; single-tone turf looks flat and plasticky next to it.
Check price on Amazon · Read our Heyroll review
5. LOOBANI 3 × 5 ft — Best Small Piece for Dogs
Size: 3 × 5 ft | Use: dog potty areas (seller)
LOOBANI builds its products around dog potty areas, and its 3 × 5 ft turf is sized for a small patch.
But it's built for a single job. For a lawn-like look in a garden, #4 suits better. See our LOOBANI review.
Our take: a purpose-built pet piece earns its place where drainage and cleaning come first; for a patch guests will look at, choose a fuller pile.
For more small sizes, see faux grass for small spaces.