Installing court flooring is easy and simple to do on your own. Dedicated DIYers can get the job done in a matter of minutes. Whether you’re installing an indoor court or an outdoor court, the steps are the same.
Court Tile Installation
Note: These steps work with both indoor and outdoor court tiles, as well as peg and loop court planks.
- Make sure you’re starting with a clean, dry, and level surface.
- Begin at one corner of the court, placing the first tile with the peg sides facing outward, and both looped sides facing inward.
- To connect tiles, insert the pegs into the loops of an adjacent tile, and step down on the connected edges to snap them together.
- Work your way along the perimeter, creating an L shape along two adjacent sides. Leave a 3/4” gap between the tiles and any walls or obstacles, to leave room for expansion and contraction with temperature changes.
- Once two sides of the court are completed, continue to fill in the rest of the area until it is complete.
- If you have also purchased edge pieces, now is the time to install them. To install an edge piece, simply snap the pegs into the loops of the tiles. These pieces also come with attachable loops so you can secure them to the peg edge of a tile if necessary.
When you come up to an edge, wall or object, it’s easy to cut court tiles to fit. Just measure the area and cut the tiles with a tile cutter or table saw.
When trimming the tiles into place, make sure you leave about a 3/4” space between the tiles and the outside of the court or near a wall to allow for expansion and contraction of the floor.
Note: These steps work with both indoor and outdoor court tiles, as well as peg and loop court planks.When you come up to an edge, wall or object, it’s easy to cut court tiles to fit. Just measure the area and cut the tiles with a tile cutter or table saw.When trimming the tiles into place, make sure you leave about a 3/4” space between the tiles and the outside of the court or near a wall to allow for expansion and contraction of the floor.
Court Plank Installation
Note: These steps work with our two hardwood court planks from Junckers, Truplay Sports System and Trufit Hardwood System.
- Make sure the subfloor is level, clean, and dry. Install a vapor barrier if the installation area is at or below ground level.
- If recommended by the manufacturer, roll out a sports foam support layer perpendicular to the planned direction of the planks, and tape the rolls together.
- Begin installation by laying the planks face-down on the foam, parallel to the longest side of the room. Carefully hammer the included clips into the holes on the bottoms of the planks. These clips will connect to adjacent planks along the length of each plank.
- To connect the tongue and groove head joints of each plank, use adhesive in the joints. Stagger the plank head joints in a random pattern, leaving at least 18” between each joint on 6’ planks, and 30” of space on 12’ length planks.
- As you install, use spacers around the edges of the room to ensure the proper amount of space for expansion. For every 10’ of width, add ¼” to the expansion gap on both sides.
- The very last row of planks should be glued to the adjacent row along the length. No other rows should be glued together along the length.
- Finally, remove the spacers around the edges of the floor and install the trim and transition strips.
Note: These steps work with our two hardwood court planks from Junckers, Truplay Sports System and Trufit Hardwood System.
Lining Your Court
Note: These steps work with our two hardwood court planks from Junckers, Truplay Sports System and Trufit Hardwood System.
Once you have your court installed, you might want the proper lines for whatever sport you will be playing on your court. While some premade court kits are complete with prepainted lines, you also have the option to grab one of our handy paint kits and feel like a pro athlete with your awesome, officially-lined court!
Design Your Own Court Flooring
Using our custom court builder, you can create your own design using the dimensions you need and the colors you love. All you have to do is find the sports tile you want, and then click the flooring designer icon on the product page to get started.
Using our custom court builder, you can create your own design using the dimensions you need and the colors you love. All you have to do is find the sports tile you want, and then click the flooring designer icon on the product page to get started.
How to Clean Court Flooring
Once your court is installed and being used, you might notice dirt or marks on your tiles or planks. To make sure you’re prepared to clean it up, let’s talk about how to clean and maintain your court flooring, indoors and outdoors.
Court Tile Cleaning and Maintenance
With court tiles, one of the many awesome features is how easy they are to clean and maintain. Made of hard plastic or vinyl, court tiles can be cleaned by simply sweeping or vacuuming any dirt or debris away.
Since court tiles simply snap and lock together, any damaged or severely dirty tiles can be pulled up and replaced. However, most indoor tiles can be cleaned with a manufacturer-recommended solvent to save you from having to pull it up or replace it.
If you have an outdoor court, your tiles are designed with drainage vents, so you can take a hose and a leaf blower to your court and allow the dirt and debris to wash away.
Court Plank Cleaning and Maintenance
Because some court planks are made of hardwood, there may be more steps to ensure your court planks are cared for properly.
First, using a microfiber dust mop, get rid of any crumbs, dust, or debris from the court, then check the floor for any scuff marks. To remove these marks, you can use a manufacturer-approved dissolvent, or a tennis ball to rub them away. Once this is done, you can move on to disinfecting.
Using excess water could cause damage to your court since court planks are made of hardwood. For that reason, it’s best to use a wrung-out mop/ microfiber cloth, or a cleaning machine and the manufacturer suggested cleaner. For the best results, you should clean the floor by walking along the length of the floorboards with your mop or machine.
The best frequency for cleaning depends on how often you intend to use your court flooring. It’s best to clean your court planks after every use.
With hardwood court flooring, there might occasionally be some spots that need to be re-lacquered. To keep the planks looking their best, you should sand down these areas and use a manufacturer-approved lacquer for spot repairs. Let these spots dry, then apply one additional coat of lacquer, then you’re done!