Courtside Questions

Game lines are masked out using quality tapes then treated with specialized primers and an application of a high-performance, specialized 2-part polyurethane paint.

Small DIY courts can be painted in-house in our controlled paint room setting, but larger court layouts are typically painted on site.

First, decide what size court you want and how much space you have available. A good starting point is a 30'x60' court, which gives you room for a full 3-point line on a half basketball court and room for many other popular applications like pickleball, shuffleboard, badminton, and more.

Next, contact Matéflex with your court dimensions. We may have a representative in your area who can help build your court from the ground up, or if you have a local contractor who can get your base installed, Matéflex can provide a fully painted DIY kit. 

Either way, Matéflex can walk you through the process for the most cost-effective solution. We can also provide any basketball goals, lights, containment netting, and other court amenities for your project.

Yes! Many customers choose to do these projects on their own. If you already have a concrete or asphalt pad in place and are looking to spruce it up by overlaying our tile system, DIY is the way to go. Or, you can hire your trusted local contractor to build the base for the court and install the tiles to keep your costs down.

When plastic is put out into the elements, it will expand and contract with varying temperatures and sun conditions. If this is not accommodated for in the design and installation of the modular tile surface, several issues can arise. The surface can shift over time, buckle in extreme heat, and cause inaccurate game line dimensions, just to name a few. Matéflex accounts for all of this with its unique expansion joint technology.

This technology is what sets our outdoor court flooring surfaces above the competition for all sports. The expansion joints allow the tiles to be flexible and conform better to uneven sub-surfaces, providing more consistent ball bounces than any other outdoor tile on the market.

The expansion joints also allow the court to be fastened to the subsurface around the perimeter of the court. This is done for several practical reasons, the first being to prevent physical or thermal movement of the surface throughout its long service life. When properly fastened, the tiles are designed to expand and contract within their own footprint, eliminating any concerns with thermal expansion. This allows the tiles to be trimmed tightly to any vertical obstruction, giving the court a very clean and finished look. It also ensures that your game line dimensions will be accurate regardless of temperature and sun conditions.

The expansion joint technology is one of many reasons Matéflex flooring surfaces are the perfect balance of performance and durability for your next outdoor sports court project.

We've designed our basketball court flooring with performance in mind. The ball will react very similarly to a traditional concrete or asphalt surface. We test basketball response on all surfaces measuring the percentage of the rebound height normally produced on concrete. FIBA requires a minimum of 93% rebound, while all of Matéflex modular tile surfaces range from 99%-100%. 

As with any surface, the tiles can be slippery when wet. With that being said, our tiles typically dry quicker than traditional surfaces — allowing you to get back to your game as soon as possible.

The cost of gymnasium flooring depends on the type of surface you choose. Gym flooring can start on the low end with VCT tile around $3.00 per square foot and go all the way up to hardwood flooring that can be $15.00 or more installed. Synthetic flooring would fall somewhere in between.

It's important to think beyond the initial investment and consider the ongoing maintenance requirements for your choice of flooring. Matéflex offers competitively priced flooring options that require minimal maintenance and can be easily repaired if any problems do arise.

Check out our commercial gym flooring options.

Yes! Matéflex ships worldwide. Please contact a representative about your project and we will be able to assemble your pricing with international freight included.

One of the main advantages of using a modular tile system is the ability to easily remove and replace tiles in the center of your court. This ability is valuable for court owners, should they need to replace a damaged tile or access the subsurface underneath their flooring. To remove a tile, we would recommend using a wide, thin tool (such as a standard 5-in-1 tool or putty knife) to gently wedge between the seams of your tiles, using the edge of the tile as a lever to pop up the locks underneath. Once you have disengaged a large enough section of tile locks, you should be able to remove the rest of the tile by hand.  See how we would remove a tile in our video below:

Yes!  Matéflex tiles can be temporarily placed for either seasonal or event use.  For best results, we certainly recommend fastening any long-term outdoor projects to the underlying subsurface, but if you are just looking to use these tiles for a short stint such as a birthday party, pop-up event or trade show booth, our tiles are the perfect portable tile surface option.  Contact a sales representative today to see how we can help custom design your portable floor!