An outdoor basketball court takes more abuse per square foot than any other sport surface — hard cuts, constant dribbling in the key, sun all day. The coating that survives it is the same chemistry the racquet-sport world uses: a 100% acrylic system with graded sand texture, not floor paint, not epoxy, and definitely not leftover exterior latex.
The stack for basketball
- Acrylic resurfacer over cleaned, repaired concrete or asphalt.
- Two color coats of Acrytech — the sand load tuned for sneaker grip without eating the ball's bounce.
- Line paint — key, arc, and boundary in high-contrast textured acrylic.
Full-court (50'×94') or backyard half-court (30'×50'), the system is the same — only the gallon math changes. Rule of thumb: ~80 sq ft per gallon per coat; run your size through the Project Calculator.
Multi-sport: one pad, every game
The fastest-growing request we see is the combination pad: basketball key + pickleball lines + maybe a net sleeve in the middle. Line stacking works when the colors are planned — primary sport in bold lines, secondary in a quieter contrast tone. Try it in the Court Designer before committing; see also the backyard court guide.
Colors that keep courts cool
Dark charcoal courts look incredible on day one and hit skillet temperatures by July. If your court gets full sun, pick mid-tone colors or ask about heat-reflective options. Contrast between playing area and surround does more for looks than darkness ever will.
Get it specced
Send us your pad dimensions and we'll spec the full system — materials, colors, and an installer if you want it done professionally. Call (770) 734-3000.