Is your tennis court fading, cracking, peeling or do you have bird baths
all over the place. If so, it is in need of repair. Most courts
can be repaired then resurfaced, but some will need to be
completely redone.
Depending on how much money you will want to spend. Three people
can finish a tennis court resurfacing job in 1-3 days with the weather
co-operating and depending on the condition of the court.
Step by step procedure on how to resurface you own
tennis court. Doing it yourself is actually quite easy and
will save you money. If you decide to contract it out, it is wise
to know the procedure to make sure your contractor is doing it correctly.
Typical
Problems
Most problems are caused by improper design, improper construction
drainage issues and aged asphalt. Problems such as fading, peeling are results of
age. Problems such as cracking and bird baths are usually caused
by ground movements. If you have a problem with the asphalt or the
ground under your court, you may want to look at replacing the asphalt.
Tennis Court Construction
Cost
The cost will vary depending on how
bad the surface is and how many cracks you have. A typical
job with a few cracks to fill will cost between $8000 - $12000 per court. Which includes
1 coat of acrylic resurfacer, 2 coats of color and the lines
painted.
Courts can have lots of different colors.
The most popular color now is a blue playing surface and
light green in the surrounding area. It used to be green and
red.
Whether you decide to do it yourself
or have a tennis court
contractor do it for you. This site will let you know
what to look out for.
Peeling Tennis Court
in need of repair
Its important to repair your court
before it starts peel up. By letting it peel you are allowing
water, debris and dirt to penetrate the remaining surface
causing more damage.
Typical
Problems
