Ergo-Elite Portable Indoor Pickleball Court Kit - Standard or Mini

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Ergo-Elite Portable Pickleball Court Kit interlocking tiles are designed for Indoor Installation only:

• Requires a climate-controlled space with an approved temperature range of 55-75F

• Requires a hard, level subsurface with gaps no larger than 1/8”

• Requires enough space to layout the courts. (Standard: 30' x 60', Mini: 15' x 30')

I. JOBSITE CONDITIONS

A. Inspect all interlocking court tiles for visual defects before beginning installation. No labor claim will be honored on material installed with visual defects. Any discrepancies must be reported immediately before beginning installation.

B. Do not move rolling loads over Pickleball Court Tiles. They will buckle due to the modular freefloating design of the system. Plywood or other rigid sheeting can be utilized to better disperse the load to avoid tile buckle but protect tile surface from damage from the plywood.

C. Do not use where the pickleball court flooring will be exposed to fuels, oils, solvents, chemicals, or large fluctuations in temperature.

D. This product is intended for indoor use only. Approved temperature range of 55-75 degrees.

E. Areas to receive flooring should be weather tight and maintained at a minimum uniform temperature of 65°F (18°C) for 48 hours before, during, and after the installation.

F. Install Interlocking Tiles over wood or concrete subfloors, or firmly adhered resilient flooring such as vinyl, linoleum, laminate, ceramic tile, and wood.

G. Surface should be smooth to prevent irregularities, roughness, or other defects from transferring through to the new flooring.

H. Indoor pickleball court interlocking tiles are not suitable for installation over radiant heat.

I. ONLY shoes with a smooth sole should be used. Avoid crosstrainers or rigged shoes as they will leave scuff marks.

II. MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Use the supplied pallets (48” X 48”) as they are the proper size to support the full tile. Tiles that aren’t stacked flat or have tabs that are overhanging will deform during long term storage.

B. Allow court tiles to sit in the area to be installed, at uniform room temperature, for 48 hours prior to installation.

III. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION

A. Do not install the portable pickleball court on soft surfaces (carpet, grass, turf). This will negatively impact ball bounce.

B. Install court tiles on wood or concrete subfloors, or firmly adhered resilient flooring such as vinyl, linoleum, laminate, or ceramic tile.

C. Surface should be smooth to prevent irregularities, roughness, or other defects from transferring through to the court.

D. For best results, the subfloor should be reasonably flat and free of gaps, cracks, or holes larger than 1/8” (3.17mm).

IV. SUBFLOORS

A. Concrete

1. Concrete should be a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi., fully cured for 28 days prior to installation.

2. All saw cuts, cracks, indentations, and other non-moving joints in the concrete must be filled with a Portland-based patching compound.

NOTE: Gypsum-based patching and leveling compounds are not acceptable.

3. Use the appropriate expansion joints / joint sealants for expansion joints to allow for expansion and contraction of the concrete.

NOTE: Petroleum-based expansion joint sealants are not acceptable.

4. Always allow fillers/patching to dry and cure thoroughly and install these products according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Surface must be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, dust, grease, or other foreign materials by shot blasting or other mechanical means with a commercial degreaser and allowed to dry completely before beginning installation.

B. Asphalt

1. Asphalt should cure 28-days prior to installation. This is the normal drying time portion of the cure time and should have progressed to the point that enough oil has been lost and the asphalt should be dry enough.

C. Wood

1. Wood subfloors should be double construction with a minimum thickness of one inch. The floor must be rigid and free from movement.

NOTE: Particleboard, chipboard/OSB, Masonite and lauan are not considered to be suitable underlayment.

2. Surface should be completely cleaned of dirt, dust, grease, or other foreign matter and be completely dry prior to installation.

3. Nails or other protrusions should be hammered flush with surface or removed. Holes and variances should be repaired to within 1/8” (3.17mm).

V. INSTALLATION

Recommended Tools:

• Measuring tape (at least 60ft)

• Metal straight edge

• Utility knife with extra blades

• White marker or chalk

• 2X4 wood block

• Chalk line

• Masking tape

• Mallet

• Floor roller (75-100lb)

The facility should be weather tight and maintained at a minimum uniform temperature of 65F where the tiles should sit for at least 48 hours prior to installation. The install generally starts in the middle.

STEP 1 – Snap Chalk Lines

Determine the center of the court by measuring the length (Y) and the width (X) of the space. Mark the center point of the court (+) using masking tape. Snap a chalk line vertically and horizontally to divide the space into 4 quadrants where the lines are perpendicular to each other (90 degrees).

STEP 2 – Roughly Laying Out the Tiles

The tiles have a letter and a number written on the bottom. The number indicates the row, and the letter indicates the column (see image below). Additionally, the bottom of each tile has arrows which will be used to determine their orientation. All arrows will face ‘down’ or towards rows with higher numbers.

Unpackage the 2 pallets. Pallet #1 includes the ‘top’ rows where the middle row (i.e., Row 8) is stacked on top. Pallet #2 includes the ‘bottom’ rows where the middle row (i.e., Row 8) is stacked on top. Lay all the tiles on the floor in their approximate final location ensuring the tiles aren’t overlapping starting with the middle rows (8 and 9). The tiles should not be interlocked at this time.

STEP 3 – Connect Tiles

Begin snapping the center 4 tiles together (i.e., D7, D8, E7, E8). A rubber mallet may be used as it might be easier than snapping tabs together by hand. Ensure the tile corners are aligned with the chalk lines (see below assembly image). Once center tiles are connected and aligned with the chalk lines, connect the tiles together in a cross pattern ensuring the tile corners remain on the horizontal and vertical chalk lines. Each time a tile is connected, push the tile to the center to ensure there are no gaps in the seams. This ensures the seams will be a tight fit which won’t impact player performance. Once the full court is properly interlocked, use a floor roller to roll the seams to ensure they are flush. Ensure corners align with chalk lines. Push tiles towards Center tiles. 

STEP 4 – Trimming Tiles (when necessary)

When necessary to trim tiles to fit against a wall, other flooring, etc., mark the tiles you will need to cut with a chalk line mark. Put your straight edge on the corresponding chalk line marks. Holding the straight edge firmly in place, score the tiles two or three times, ensuring the blade remains in the same score line. Fold back the tile close to the score line to expose or “break open” the inside of the tile. Make more passes with the knife in the established cut, until the cut is complete.

HINT: When cutting, allow tile to overhang edge of a raised surface such as a 2x4, a table, or a skid.

Manufacturer's Portable Indoor Pickleball Court Maintenance Recommendations:

1. Cleaning

a. Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum floor to remove surface soil, debris, sand, and grit.

b. Use damp microfiber mop with a mild, pH-neutral cleaning solution. Allow tiles to dry completely before use.

2. Restoring Bent Interlocking Tabs

a. Heat option:

• Warm the affected area using indirect heat (Max of 200F). Place a flat, weighted object over the affected area as it cools. Once the affected area has cooled, remove the object and the tab should lay flat.

b. Tape option:

• Use double-sided floor tape (Meister XL Double Sided Floor tape 3”) to create solid contact between the floor and tiles.

3. Repairing paint scratches

a. Use provided touch up paint to patch the damaged area. Only patch the affected area as the touchup paint won’t match the original paint job perfect

 Please note: ONLY shoes with a smooth sole should be used. Avoid crosstrainers or rigged shoes as they will leave scuff marks.

MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING:

A. Use the supplied pallets (48” X 48”) as they are the proper size to support the full tile. Tiles that aren’t stacked flat or have tabs that are overhanging will deform during long term storage.

B. Allow tiles to sit in the area to be installed, at uniform room temperature, for 48 hours prior to installation.