Tennis Court Surfacing and Repair - Recommended Equipment and toolsPosted by Sharp Hewitt on May 12th, 2021 This tennis court surfacing and repair industry is very unique. Tennis court surfacing and repair can be accomplished with a relatively low investment, in comparison to other trades. The right tools and equipment can help an excellent contractor achieve a quality surfacing job, in a safe and timely manner. The 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's low to the ground can 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 top 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. Tennis Court Fencing : 1 HP or larger, with long paddle mixer (approx. 30 inches) to attain bottom of drums. Blower: At the very least 5 horsepower for removing debris, ahead of surfacing. Edging tool: Grazor, Pro Edger, or weed wacker to eliminate vegetation around court, preventing 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) Good 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: Obtainable 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! |