A customer from the City Sports Association wanted to build a movable basketball court in the city center square to host 3×3 and 5×5 basketball games. They chose GZUNISPORT's PP interlocking floor tiles and customized basketball stands to ensure the professionalism and ease of use of the venue. In addition to home users, many professional investors also saw the advantages of PP interlocking floor tiles and chose GZUNISPORT as a partner. They installed PP floor tiles in vacant lots, community parks and other places in the city, held various basketball events, attracted a large number of basketball enthusiasts, and improved the utilization rate and commercial value of the venue.

What is basketball court tile?

At present, basketball court tiles are the first choice for outdoor basketball courts in many countries. First of all, its design is very scientific. It is a material composed of many pieces assembled together. In fact, it can be used indoors and outdoors. Its main material is polypropylene copolymer, which is a translucent solid. It is a non-toxic and non-polluting substance. Different styles have different shapes, and some are in the form of soft connections, which can increase the friction between your shoes and the ground. force, so as to have anti-slip and safe stability. Some also use telescopic strips, which can have gaps to prevent thermal expansion and contraction without deformation.

GZUNISPORT basketball court tiles usually refer to floor tiles designed for basketball courts. They usually use a special modular ground system. The common materials are plastic or high-strength composite materials instead of traditional ceramic tiles. They are specially used for outdoor and indoor basketball courts, especially for venues that require quick installation and high-intensity use. Its features include:

Durability: Basketball court tiles are usually made of high-density, wear-resistant materials that can withstand intense sports and heavy footsteps to prevent the ground from being damaged after long-term use.

Safety: The surface design of this tile is usually non-slip, which can reduce the risk of athletes slipping during competition or training.

Modular design: Basketball court tiles are generally presented in modular form, and each tile can be installed or replaced independently, which makes them more convenient and quick when maintaining the venue

Good drainage: There are gaps or breathable designs between modules to help drain water and avoid water accumulation affecting the game, especially in outdoor venues.

Aesthetics: These tiles are usually available in a variety of colors and patterns, and the venue design can be customized, such as printing specific logos, stripes or marking lines

Easy to install: Due to the modular design, the installation process of basketball court tiles is very simple, usually without the need for special tools or professional skills, suitable for quick laying.

Basketball court tiles are widely used in community courts, outdoor sports fields and some commercial facilities, becoming one of the popular choices for modern basketball court construction.

How to customize the logo and color of sports court tiles?

Customizing the logo and color of sports field tiles is a common requirement. You can communicate with us about your logo design and color preferences, and we will provide clear design drawings or files. A designer is usually provided to help you convert your logo into a format suitable for printing or embedding on tiles and ensure the clarity and accuracy of the design. Regarding color, custom tinting can usually be done according to your requirements, and the manufacturer will match the color of the tiles based on the color standards or samples you provide. After finalizing the design and color, the manufacturer will begin creating custom tiles and provide samples for confirmation. Once confirmed, the manufacturer will begin production of your custom tiles and arrange delivery.

How do you install basketball tiles?

Basketball tile installation requires a series of steps. First, make sure the mounting surface is flat, clean, and free of dirt and debris. Then, use the appropriate glue to adhere the tiles to the floor, making sure there are even gaps between each tile. During installation, use a level to ensure the tiles are level. After the glue dries, use a professional basketball court line template to apply line paint and mark the court boundaries and three-point line and other signs. Finally, wait for everything to dry and perform final cleaning and inspection. In this way, basketball tiles can be successfully installed to ensure that the court is flat and standard, providing a good venue for basketball.

Is a backyard basketball court worth it?

When considering paving materials for your backyard basketball court, sports tiles may be an option, but whether it's worth it depends on several factors. Tiles are often a more affordable option and offer a certain aesthetic appeal in design. The surface of the tiles is flat, which can control the bounce of the ball and the smoothness of its movement. The durability and impact resistance of sports tiles are specifically designed as a basketball court material and are not prone to cracks or damage, so they do not require more frequent maintenance and repairs. Sports tiles have good drainage in wet conditions, are less likely to slip, and do not increase the risk of injury.

How thick are sport court tiles?

Generally speaking, the thickness of sports field tiles ranges from 8mm to 15mm.

The thickness of sports field tiles usually depends on the specific use and site requirements. Thinner tiles are suitable for low-intensity sports fields, such as lightly used indoor multi-purpose fields. For high-impact sports courts, such as basketball, tennis or volleyball courts, thicker tiles are often chosen to provide better durability and resistance to pressure.

Tile with larger thickness, usually between 12mm and 15mm, can withstand greater impact and pressure, ensuring long-term stability and safe use of sports venues. In addition to thickness, the quality and installation method of sports field tiles also have an impact on their performance. Therefore, when selecting sports field tiles, the specific sport, site conditions, and expected intensity of use need to be taken into consideration to ensure that the appropriate thickness and quality are selected.

How long do basketball floor tiles last?

With proper basketball tile floor care and maintenance, a basketball tile sports flooring system can last for decades, usually between 10 and 20 years. However, like any product, basketball tile flooring requires frequent daily, weekly and annual maintenance to ensure its quality and performance over the long term. Good maintenance practices will extend the life of your basketball tiles, keeping them durable and comfortable, providing athletes with a quality playing surface.

What do you put under sport court tiles?

When building a sports field, a suitable base material is usually placed beneath the tiles to ensure stability, comfort and safety of the field. Common base materials include concrete, asphalt, gravel or special foundation materials. Concrete is a common choice due to its excellent stability and durability, ability to support tiles and resist stress and deformation. Asphalt is also widely used as the foundation of sports fields, especially where elasticity and shock absorption are required. Gravel or special foundation materials can provide good drainage properties and prevent water accumulation and moisture penetration, thereby extending the service life of the field.

What alternatives to concrete are there for installing basketball court tiles?

In addition to the traditional concrete installation of basketball court tiles, there are alternatives available. One option is to use asphalt or compacted gravel as a base and then install a modular sports surface on top. These alternatives are more cost-effective than traditional concrete courts and more flexible in terms of installation and maintenance. Asphalt and compacted gravel offer more economical options while ensuring course durability and performance. This innovative approach provides more options for basketball court construction to meet different site and budget needs.

Why PP Tiles are becoming more and more popular?

With the changes in market competition and the improvement of consumers' aesthetic cognition, the choice of sports floor materials is becoming more and more demanding. In the past, the floor materials were relatively thin in quality, easily deformed, and could not be used all the time in the competition venue. However, due to many outdoor factors, it was not until the appearance of PP interlocking tiles that the confusion of investors and customers was solved. In fact, it is used not only on basketball courts, but basically on tennis courts, badminton courts, volleyball courts and other courts. It is very easy and fast to install. The material itself is very environmentally friendly, waterproof and not easy to get dirty.

The PP material has good stretchability. And wear resistance, even if it is exposed to the sun and rain outdoors, it will not affect its performance. The overall sports performance is strong. According to some authoritative official test data, our friction coefficient is 0.5. Which investor would not like an outdoor sports material with low investment, low maintenance cost and durability?