Choosing The Best Outdoor Sports Court Tiles

Outdoor environments impose far stricter requirements on sports flooring than indoor settings, as outdoor surfaces are exposed to weather conditions and sunlight. For the most suitable outdoor sports court flooring, we recommend interlocking flooring made of PP material or PVC sports flooring commonly used indoors. However, for outdoor use, PVC flooring typically has a PU or PUR coating added to its surface to enhance wear resistance, resulting in some structural changes.

When selecting an outdoor sports court surface, the following factors should be considered

Weather resistance: UV resistance (preventing fading and aging), high and low temperature resistance (-30°C to 70°C), waterproofing, and moisture resistance;

Functionality: Slip resistance, wear resistance, elastic cushioning (reducing sports injuries), and drainage (rapid removal of rainwater);

Installation and maintenance: Ease of installation and post-installation maintenance costs;

Environmental friendliness: Whether the material is environmentally friendly and does not release harmful substances;

Application scenarios: Professional sports venues (such as basketball courts, tennis courts) or recreational multi-purpose venues (such as school playgrounds, community activity areas).

Outdoor PVC sports flooring

Material: Primarily polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with additives such as plasticizers and stabilizers; high-quality products include a glass fiber reinforcement layer.

Abrasion resistance exceeds 100,000 revolutions, suitable for high-frequency use in professional venues;

Shore hardness of 60–75A, capable of absorbing over 30% of impact force, reducing joint damage; our outdoor court pickleball flooring has a Shore hardness of 90 or above.

Includes UV-resistant additives, resistant to fading and cracking even with prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Drainage requires proper slope design (slope ≥2%) and relies on ground drainage;

You can choose different floor surface patterns, such as crystal sand, lychee, or gemstone, with customizable colors and patterns.

PP interlocking flooring: economical multi-purpose sports courts

Different models and patterns of interlocking flooring have varying specifications, such as the length, width, and thickness of individual tiles, as well as the softness or hardness of the material used. To determine the type suitable for your venue, please feel free to contact us!

Material: PP or soft TPE plastic, food-grade environmentally friendly material, resistant to chemical corrosion;

Perforated structure with bottom support feet design;

Snap-fit connection, suspended above the ground, not fixed to the base layer.

Performance characteristics

Abrasion resistance: Abrasion resistance of 50,000 to 80,000 revolutions, suitable for daily recreational use; frequent friction may cause pilling;

Elastic cushioning: Provides elasticity through structural design, with cushioning performance slightly lower than PVC, Shore hardness 70–80A;

Weather resistance: Stable in temperatures from -30°C to 60°C, strong UV resistance, but may fade slightly with prolonged exposure to sunlight;

Drainage: Hollow structure allows direct drainage, no slope required, usable within 10 minutes after rain;

Anti-slip: The surface has a sandblasted texture, with a wet friction coefficient ≥0.5, offering better anti-slip performance than PVC (especially in wet conditions).

Installation:

A flat surface is sufficient (minor elevation differences are allowed), no need to apply adhesive like PVC flooring, simply snap together using interlocking joints, one person can install 100㎡ in one day.

Can be paired with shock-absorbing pads to enhance cushioning (e.g., EVA padding).

Selection Guide: 3 Steps to Choose the Right Outdoor Flooring

1. Determine the purpose and usage frequency of the venue

Are you hosting professional events or recreational fitness activities?

2. Assess the venue environment and budget

What is the climate like in your region? Is it a rainy tropical climate or a harsh cold climate? What is your budget level?

3. Pay attention to detailed specifications and the services provided by sports flooring manufacturers

What type of material do you think is most suitable for your outdoor court? Is your ground level and suitable for sports flooring installation?

What is the area of your sport courts, and how many venues do you need?

If you have any of the above questions or more, please feel free to contact us. As a sports flooring manufacturer with over 20 years of experience, we can supply globally and customize plastic flooring to meet your requirements!