More About Tennis Court Resurfacing

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• More About Tennis Court Resurfacing

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Synopsis

• Resurfacing the Tennis Court
• Learn to Deal with Cracks in the Tennis Court
• The Change of Footwear with the Change in Tennis
  Court Surfaces
• Find out More about the Cost of Tennis Court
  Resurfacing
• Key Factors Affecting Tennis Court Resurfacing

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Resurfacing the Tennis Court

• The owner may decide to change the type of
  surfacing with a different outlook and features.
  For this purpose after the acrylic coating,
  another surface is layered over the original one.
  You may also choose a sand fill turf or
  interlocking modular tiles for resurfacing.
  Sand-filled turf is a densely woven carpet and is
  filled with silica sand. It is easier and quicker
  to install and require low maintenance.
• Inter looking modular tiles are tiles with grid
  designs and usually allows rainwater to pass
  through them. These surfaces are softer than the
  original hard asphalt surface but are easier to
  maintain and in most cases do not require intense
  and frequent resurfacing or repairing.
• Whatever surfacing option the owner chooses they
  will work well in the presence of a smooth and
  well balanced original surface. In case of
  choosing either option, the owner is bound to
  repair the base first or the new upper surface
  will lose its vitality and utilization. No
  surface can work on a base with cracks or slops
  for it will retain water and will damage the
  upper layer as well. Therefore resurfacing should
  be installed only after complete assessment and
  repairing of the original surface.

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Learn to Deal with Cracks in the Tennis Court

• After the identification of the cause, there
  comes the stage of repairing. There are many
  repair options, and the most common one involves
  using some asphalt filler for the simple cracks.
  Simple and less deep cracks are usually the
  result of the natural shrinking of asphalt and
  are easier to be treated. Sometimes it only
  requires few hours to get the cracks repaired but
  sometimes the court surface may require a more
  intense treatment or even reconstruction.
• Before starting the filling, the court is
  thoroughly cleaned to remove any broken pieces
  and dirt. Then the cracks are filled with the
  most suitable fillers, which may include acrylic
  fillers or even steel trowels depending on the
  need and budget of the owner. After the cracks
  are fillers they are sanded down to get the
  leveled according to its surrounding. Finally,
  the cracks are all filled and are unnoticeable.

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The Change of Footwear with the Change in Tennis
Court Surfaces

• Clay Tennis Courts
• Herringbone pattern shoes are recommended on clay
  courts. They are the lighter ones with an added
  ability to grasp on the dry floors and easy to
  move on the moist floors. To avoid blisters and
  foot jamming its better to stick felt inside of
  shoes.
• Grass Tennis Courts
• There are special shoes designed for playing on
  the grass court, which have the rubber nubs on
  the plantar and distal outsole. These are ideal
  for playing on the grassy surfaces and provides
  good grip on the soil. Players can also use shoes
  with deep herringbone pattern if they cant
  access the former one. It is always recommended
  to do some startup practice before playing if
  they are new on grass surface tennis court.
• Carpet Tennis Courts
• For tennis courts with carpeted surface hybrid
  shoes are recommended as they can go well with
  extra soft and over dry surfaces.

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Find out More about the Cost of Tennis Court
Resurfacing

• The cost of resurfacing is based on the condition
  of the court. Often acrylic or hard surfaced
  tennis courts are needed to be resurfaced after
  every 4 to 8 years but it depends on the care and
  frequency of practicing on the court too. Average
  cost is usually between 4000 and 8000, which
  may increase or decrease depending on the issues
  present at the site.
• If the tennis courts are not well maintained and
  not regularly cleaned, the cost of the
  resurfacing will rise. For instance, if there is
  fungus or mold on the surface or the surface has
  hardcore stained, there will likely be an
  increased usage of resources like labor and
  chemicals, which will lead to an increase in the
  cost.
• The overall cost of tennis court resurfacing also
  depends on the number of cracks and the type of
  fillers in these cracks. For instance, if you
  choose a cheap filling material like acrylic
  filler, your cost will come down and so is your
  durability and lifespan of the court. On the
  other hand, if you choose high-end fillers like
  the fiberglass reinforcement, or asphalt and
  concrete patching or go for special membrane
  system it will boost the quality of your court
  and increase its lifespan but it will result in
  an increased cost too.
• If there are low spots or bird baths on your
  court they will require more filling material and
  more professional experts to repair and hence
  there will arise in the cost.

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Key Factors Affecting Tennis Court Resurfacing

• Ideal Time for Resurfacing
• Every court surface is bound to be resurfaced
  after a certain period of time, be it hard court
  or artificial clay or grass. You know it is time
  to get resurfacing done when you start witnessing
  dents and cracks on your hard court. Before this
  intense damage, you are likely to face chipping
  and notice color fade on your ground. You can
  delay the need to have to court resurfaced if you
  pay more attention to maintenance when you notice
  those signs of wear.
• Consider the Cost
• When opting for resurfacing, be sure to consider
  your budget first. Depending on the type of
  surface you have and how damaged it is, you may
  have to spend anything more than 4,000 on
  resurfacing. In some cases, the cost may go up to
  8,000 too. The best thing is to work with a
  tennis court contractor and ask them to inspect
  it for you. Ask for estimation and a quote to
  have your court resurfaced. You can do the same
  with other contractors and compare their quotes
  to select the best deal.
• Purpose of Resurfacing
• If you want your tennis court to stay in good
  condition and properly functioned for a longer
  period of time then you must resurface it as soon
  as you witness problematic surface without
  delaying it unnecessarily. Getting resurfacing
  done on the right time can save you from the
  hassle of reconstruction all over again.

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