The Ultimate (simple) Guide to Extending Your Court’s Life – Acrylic Hard Court Edition!
Outdoor athletic acrylic hard courts require regular maintenance for safety and play performance for players. The following are simple ways of maintaining your court in the best condition possible:
1. Light Cleaning
Use a blower at least once a week to clear leaves, dirt, twigs, and other debris. This helps avoid scratching of the sports surface during play by abrasive particles.
2. Periodic Surface Rinsing
Rinsing off the court should not be done any more frequently than once every 3 months, as rinsing a court too often can lead it to experience premature wear. Lightly rinse the court periodically and as needed with a gentle water broom or hose. For stubborn stains, you can use a mild detergent and soft brush. Avoid harsh chemicals or pressure washers since these can damage the acrylic sports surface.
3. Check for Cracks and Wear
Regularly check for cracks, peeling, or uneven areas. Immediately repair small cracks using sport surface patch materials before the problem worsens.
4. Ensure Proper Drainage
Ensure that water runs off properly from the court. Standing water or puddles may deteriorate the surface over time. Keep drains and drainage paths near the court free from blockages.
5. Control Mold and Mildew
Mold and mildew can occur in damp or shaded areas. These areas should be treated with a mixture of water and mild bleach in a 4(household bleach):1(water) ratio. Apply, brush lightly with a gentle bristle brush, and then rinse thoroughly.
6. Avoid Heavy Traffic and Sharp Objects
Limit usage to athletic shoes with non-marking soles. Forbid bike riding, skateboarding, or dragging heavy equipment on the court, as these can damage the sports surface.
7. Resurface When Needed
Acrylic hard courts are commonly resurfaced every 3-6 years depending on the usage and aesthetic preference of the owner. Professional sports resurfacing gives a court a stable playability performance and a constant great appearance.
The practices described above will help ensure your outdoor acrylic court remains safe, durable, and ready for peak performance all year round.
Why to Build your Pickleball Court with Precision Courts?
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Over 25 years of Experience
Precision Courts has over 25 years of experience constructing post-tension concrete athletic courts.
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Upmost Supervision on Every Project
Every one of our court build projects is always assisted and supervised by Javier, the founder of Precision Courts who has been working directly in the field for over 25 years.
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Competitive Pricing
We do all our work in-house. This means, we are not a general contractor hiring out sub-contractors for your project. We perform the work ourselves, because we have personally been in this industry for over 25 years. We do not need a middle man which adds costs to a project. We work directly with you.
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Quality Materials
All our materials are sourced from trusted partners who have each been working in their material production industry for decades. From Cemex to Laykold, we make sure we use high quality construction products for your athletic court project.