TENNIS/PICKLEBALL - BASKETBALL - PLAYGROUNDS - RUNNING TRACKS

Sports court surfacing systems normally begin with a filler/texture coat called acrylic resurfacer.  This coating is 100% acrylic and is produced as a black or neutral colored product.  It is mixed with a large amount of silica sand to fill voids in asphalt or concrete pavement or bring back texture from an existing smooth and worn acrylic surface. This size and shape of sand is good for filling voids and keying together to provide a sandpaper-like finish.  One coat of acrylic resurfacer is sufficient on an existing court surface in good shape.  Two or more coats may be needed on new asphalt, porous surfaces, or to help shim and hide extensive crack and low spot/puddle repairs.

One of the most frequently asked questions are, “Do I need to use acrylic resurfacer on an existing court surface?”  After years of playing and scuffing the silica sand out of old acrylic surfaces, they can become smooth.  Since all court surface coatings are applied with a soft rubber squeegee, acrylic resurfacer is needed to bring back a textured surface prior to application of the color coatings.  This ensures optimal and consistent application and coverage of the final coats.  If resurfacer is not used, the color coatings can be “wiped off”.  Almost like using a window squeegee on a smooth glass window when cleaning.  This greatly lowers the application rate and longevity of the coating system.