Tennis Court Surfacing and Repair - Recommended Equipment and toolsPosted by Kanstrup Ellegaard on May 12th, 2021 This tennis court surfacing and repair industry is quite unique. Tennis court surfacing and repair could be accomplished with a comparatively low investment, compared to other trades. The right equipment and tools can help a good contractor achieve an excellent surfacing job, in a safe and timely manner. Tennis Court Fencing following list contains both necessary items and optional items which make the tennis court surfacing and repair process easier, quicker or cleaner. Truck: Preferably, a flatbed truck with side racks and a hydraulic lift gate for loading and unloading drums. A trailer that is low to the ground can also be utilized for transporting drums to the jobsite. Court surfacing materials could be mixed on the trailer, without removing heavy drums. Drum Cart: Heavy duty 2-wheel cart for moving drums of court surfacing material. A good drum cart includes a sliding hook and secures the most notable of the drum, to keep drum secure on cart. Mixing Equipment: For Tennis Court Surfacing and Repair Materials Agitated tanks - Color Mixing Tank Machines with pumping system. Electric Drill: 1 HP or larger, with long paddle mixer (approx. 30 inches) to reach bottom of drums. Blower: At least 5 horsepower for removing debris, prior to surfacing. Edging tool: Grazor, Pro Edger, or weed wacker to eliminate vegetation around court, and stop from hanging in to the court, prior to court repairs and surfacing. Line Taping Machine: Dispenses masking tape for line painting, after surfacing coats. Striping accessories: 2" to 3" paint roller & threaded handle (or paint brush) Top quality masking tape (approx. 8 rolls per tennis court) Scrapers: Wide scrapers for scraping the court surface before and after each coat of surfacing material is applied. Broom: Stiff street brooms for cleaning. Sport Application Squeegee: For tennis court surfacing material application. Patching Straight Edges: Available in various lengths (always use straight edge wider that area looking for repair). Steel screed, for patching/leveling low spots (bird baths) on court surface.Like it? Share it! |