The difference between a court resurfaced every 5 years and every 8 is rarely the coating — it's the owner. A maintained acrylic court simply lasts longer. The whole program takes a few hours a season.
Monthly (10 minutes)
- Blow or sweep debris — leaves and pine needles stain and hold moisture against the surface.
- Walk the court — note new cracks, bubbling, or spots that stay damp after everything else dries.
Quarterly
- Soft wash — water and a soft brush or low-pressure rinse. No pressure washers at close range; they cut texture.
- Treat organic growth — shaded corners grow mildew; a mild diluted bleach solution stops it before it stains.
- Check drainage paths — standing water is the #1 coating killer. Clear low-side channels and drains.
Yearly
- Crack review — hairlines get filled now or bridged later; the crack repair guide explains which is which.
- Net and post check — tension, straps, anchors.
- Texture test — if high-traffic zones feel polished (slick when damp), the wear clock has started; plan a recoat inside 12–18 months.
What to never do
- Park vehicles or drag furniture across acrylic.
- Close-range pressure washing.
- Household degreasers or solvents — they attack the binder.
- Paint over problems — coatings inherit whatever's underneath. Fix, then coat.
When maintenance turns into resurfacing
Color worn through, texture gone, or cracks spreading mean you're past maintenance — see the tennis or pickleball resurfacing guides for what comes next, or have an ATS installer assess it honestly.