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What Flooring for an Outdoor Basketball Court?

Outdoor basketball courts commonly use modular interlocking flooring vs acrylic/silicon-PU. Key metrics: UV resistance, R10 slip, lock stability, load.

Beijing Fangshan ANK5 outdoor court (2024) — 50×50cm jumbo grid

Quick answer: The mainstream outdoor basketball surfaces are modular interlocking tiles, acrylic and silicon-PU. Modular tiles win for drainage, fast install (2-3 days) and easy single-tile repair — making them the top pick for school and community courts. Key outdoor metrics: UV resistance (≥8 yrs no obvious fading), R10 slip, lock stability, single-tile load.

Three Surfaces Compared

	Modular tiles	Acrylic	Silicon-PU
Install	2-3 days	10-15 days	15-20 days
Rain recovery	5-15 min	1-2 hrs	1-2 hrs
Weathering	UV formula ≥8 yrs	Fades 3-5 yrs	Whitens 5-8 yrs
Repair	Single tile	Recoat	Redo

5 Key Outdoor Metrics

UV resistance: xenon aging report (GB/T 16422.2), ≥8 yrs real outdoor use
Slip rating: R10 (DIN 51130) common for public outdoor venues
Lock stability: 1000-cycle thermal test without loosening
Load: single tile ≥1500kg
Fire: B1 (GB 8624) for public venues

Avoiding Pitfalls

Always verify a real test report matching your model — schools need GB 36246. Balance slip and shock absorption — don't just maximize shock absorption. Then evaluate installation quality.

FAQ

Does an outdoor court need a slope?

A 0.3-0.5% slope (center outward) speeds drainage even with raised-base tiles.

Usable in northern winters?

Yes — quality modified PP works -40°C to +70°C. For cold regions, check lock cold-brittleness ≤ -30°C.

How to mark lines?

Either different-color tiles (never fades) or outdoor paint (re-coat every 2-3 yrs).

Will outdoor tiles fade?

Quality UV-formula PP shows only slight color shift in 8 yrs; recycled material fades within months.

How long do they last?

8-year contract warranty, 10-15 yrs real life depending on UV exposure, usage and maintenance.

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