A short guide to tennis courts & choosing surface solutions

Oct 31, 2022, 04:36 by Cynthia Chong


ITF Tennis Court Surface Categories

As tennis players know, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) breaks down tennis court surfaces into five categories, ranging from slow (Category 1) to very fast (Category 5), based on a measurement known as the court pace rating (CPR). Court pace ratings quantify the interaction between a ball and the tennis surface using various metrics, such as post-impact ball velocity and vertical restitution.

With MAPEI’s systems and products for tennis court surfaces, anyone looking to install or repair a tennis or pickleball court surface can achieve the desired playing surface, thanks to products specifically designed and approved to meet the requirements of the ITF:

  • Mapecoat TNS Multisport Professional System
    • 100%-acrylic, textured system for asphalt or concrete floors
    • ITF Certified Category 1 - Slow
  • Mapecoat TNS Cushion System
    • 100%-acrylic, multilayered system fortified with elastic rubber granules for asphalt or concrete floors
    • ITF Certified Category 3 - Medium
  • Mapecoat TNS Comfort System
    • Multilayered acrylic-based system with a 5/32" (4 mm) elastic underlayment rubber mat
    • ITF Certified Category 2 - Medium-slow
  • Mapecoat TNS Binder System
    • 100%-acrylic, concentrated system blended with sand and water for asphalt or concrete floors
    • ITF Certified Category 3 - Medium
  • Mapecoat TNS Reinforced System
    • Multilayered acrylic repair system including a glass fiber for refurbishing sports surfaces for playing tennis and pickleball.
    • ITF Certified Category 4 - Medium-fast
  • Mapecoat TNS Remove
    • 100%-acrylic, multilayered "roll-out-mat loose-lay" system for asphalt or concrete floors
    • ITF Certified Category 3 – Medium

What are the Best Products for Hard Tennis Court Surfaces?

For durability, playability and versatility, a hard court surface is the best choice for both indoor and outdoor tennis courts.

Whether you are considering a new project or looking for ways to repair and improve existing tennis courts, MAPEI’s single-source sports surface solutions, Mapecoat TNS, are highly specialized products designed specifically for the installation of new or refurbished tennis court surfaces.

 

Widely Certified & Recognized Products

Designed for high UV-resistance and low maintenance throughout their lifetime, Mapecoat TNS products have been certified by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and MAPEI is a member of the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR).

Covering the full range of system solutions for tennis courts, as well as skating rinks, and multifunction arenas, Mapecoat TNS products were designed to address the most common issues faced by these installations, such as cracks, potholes and moisture damage.

 

Which Products Do I Need to Build a Hard Tennis Court on an Existing Substrate?

The Mapecoat TNS line of products includes everything one might need for a new tennis and pickleball court construction. However, this section will assume an existing asphalt or cementitious substrate in order to focus on surface refurbishment.

 

How to Prepare the Foundation?

Refurbishing an existing substrate begins with applying an acrylic base coating to prepare the surface for reinforcement, colours and topcoats.

The preparation is based on what the floor is made of. It could be asphalt, concrete or acrylic hardcourts. Whatever it is, MAPEI can offer specific solutions for your needs. 

 

Create Your Colour Court

Once your substrate has been prepared, the remaining steps are to apply a base color before the final, textured finish.

Mapecoat TNS Base Color is a flexible, acrylic base colour coating, available in 29 standard colors as well as virtually unlimited custom colour options thanks to ColorMapTM system technology.

For a premium look and feel, Mapecoat TNS Finish 1 or Mapecoat TNS Binder are easily applied with a soft rubber squeegee, creating a durable finish befitting of a professional tour facility, just as much as recreational surfaces. These easy-to-use products feature superior elongation and flexibility for optimal surface coverage.

Multisport & Tennis Court Surfaces, Simplified

MAPEI’s sports flooring solutions are not limited to just tennis courts. Playing surfaces for basketball, cycling and even inline roller skating can be easily refurbished and brought to new levels of performance with the Mapecoat TNS line of products.

Suitable for both temporary and permanent applications, both indoors and outdoors, Mapecoat TNS offers nearly infinite colour customization possibilities while allowing owners to save time and money thanks to long-lasting solutions.

ITF Tennis Court Surface Categories

As tennis players know, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) breaks down tennis court surfaces into five categories, ranging from slow (Category 1) to very fast (Category 5), based on a measurement known as the court pace rating (CPR). Court pace ratings quantify the interaction between a ball and the tennis surface using various metrics, such as post-impact ball velocity and vertical restitution.

With MAPEI’s systems and products for tennis court surfaces, anyone looking to install or repair a tennis or pickleball court surface can achieve the desired playing surface, thanks to products specifically designed and approved to meet the requirements of the ITF:

  • Mapecoat TNS Multisport Professional System
    • 100%-acrylic, textured system for asphalt or concrete floors
    • ITF Certified Category 1 - Slow
  • Mapecoat TNS Cushion System
    • 100%-acrylic, multilayered system fortified with elastic rubber granules for asphalt or concrete floors
    • ITF Certified Category 3 - Medium
  • Mapecoat TNS Comfort System
    • Multilayered acrylic-based system with a 5/32" (4 mm) elastic underlayment rubber mat
    • ITF Certified Category 2 - Medium-slow
  • Mapecoat TNS Binder System
    • 100%-acrylic, concentrated system blended with sand and water for asphalt or concrete floors
    • ITF Certified Category 3 - Medium
  • Mapecoat TNS Reinforced System
    • Multilayered acrylic repair system including a glass fiber for refurbishing sports surfaces for playing tennis and pickleball.
    • ITF Certified Category 4 - Medium-fast
  • Mapecoat TNS Remove
    • 100%-acrylic, multilayered "roll-out-mat loose-lay" system for asphalt or concrete floors
    • ITF Certified Category 3 – Medium

What are the Best Products for Hard Tennis Court Surfaces?

For durability, playability and versatility, a hard court surface is the best choice for both indoor and outdoor tennis courts.

Whether you are considering a new project or looking for ways to repair and improve existing tennis courts, MAPEI’s single-source sports surface solutions, Mapecoat TNS, are highly specialized products designed specifically for the installation of new or refurbished tennis court surfaces.

 

Widely Certified & Recognized Products

Designed for high UV-resistance and low maintenance throughout their lifetime, Mapecoat TNS products have been certified by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and MAPEI is a member of the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR).

Covering the full range of system solutions for tennis courts, as well as skating rinks, and multifunction arenas, Mapecoat TNS products were designed to address the most common issues faced by these installations, such as cracks, potholes and moisture damage.

 

Which Products Do I Need to Build a Hard Tennis Court on an Existing Substrate?

The Mapecoat TNS line of products includes everything one might need for a new tennis and pickleball court construction. However, this section will assume an existing asphalt or cementitious substrate in order to focus on surface refurbishment.

 

How to Prepare the Foundation?

Refurbishing an existing substrate begins with applying an acrylic base coating to prepare the surface for reinforcement, colours and topcoats.

The preparation is based on what the floor is made of. It could be asphalt, concrete or acrylic hardcourts. Whatever it is, MAPEI can offer specific solutions for your needs. 

 

Create Your Colour Court

Once your substrate has been prepared, the remaining steps are to apply a base color before the final, textured finish.

Mapecoat TNS Base Color is a flexible, acrylic base colour coating, available in 29 standard colors as well as virtually unlimited custom colour options thanks to ColorMapTM system technology.

For a premium look and feel, Mapecoat TNS Finish 1 or Mapecoat TNS Binder are easily applied with a soft rubber squeegee, creating a durable finish befitting of a professional tour facility, just as much as recreational surfaces. These easy-to-use products feature superior elongation and flexibility for optimal surface coverage.

Multisport & Tennis Court Surfaces, Simplified

MAPEI’s sports flooring solutions are not limited to just tennis courts. Playing surfaces for basketball, cycling and even inline roller skating can be easily refurbished and brought to new levels of performance with the Mapecoat TNS line of products.

Suitable for both temporary and permanent applications, both indoors and outdoors, Mapecoat TNS offers nearly infinite colour customization possibilities while allowing owners to save time and money thanks to long-lasting solutions.

A short guide to tennis courts & choosing surface solutions

Oct 31, 2022, 04:36 by Cynthia Chong


A short guide to tennis courts & choosing surface solutions

Oct 31, 2022, 04:36 by Cynthia Chong


A short guide to tennis courts & choosing surface solutions

Oct 31, 2022, 04:36 by Cynthia Chong


A short guide to tennis courts & choosing surface solutions

Oct 31, 2022, 04:36 by Cynthia Chong


A short guide to tennis courts & choosing surface solutions

Oct 31, 2022, 04:36 by Cynthia Chong


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