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Can these tile be put on a dirt/granite surface? Temporarily
Yes, our Outdoor Sports Tiles can be installed over any hard surface, however, we recommend installing these over concrete or asphalt
Was this helpful?Can these be installed over leveled/compacted dirt?
Our Outdoor Sports Tiles are best installed over concrete, asphalt, or gravel. That being said, we have had customers install over compacted dirt. The reason this is not recommended is rain could cause the dirt to shift.
Was this helpful?Can this be placed over grass?
Installing these tiles over grass is not recommended because when it rains, the playing surface will become unstable, but many of our customers have installed these tiles over grass with success. Ideally, you will want to install over a solid surface such as concrete or asphalt.
Was this helpful?Can we place these tiles (for basketball court) on short grass/dirt? (We have an area where the grass really doesn’t grow/is spotty.)
Our Outdoor Sports Tiles should be installed over a solid surface. Acceptable subfloors would be concrete and asphalt. Installing these tiles over grass is not recommended because when it rains, the playing surface will become unstable, but many of our customers have installed these tiles over grass with success.
Was this helpful?Can these courts be installed on top of leach fields?
We don't recommend putting these court tiles down directly over dirt or grass because they can become unstable if the ground is not level.
Was this helpful?Has anyone used this floor for an outdoor pickleball court?
Our Outdoor Sports Tiles can be used as a pickleball court but you would want to order a sample and ensure that the ball-bounce is adequate with the type of ball you will be using.
Was this helpful?Can these tiles be used for indoor basketball court ?
Yes, these Outdoor Sports Tiles can be used for indoor or outdoor courts.
Was this helpful?Do the sports tiles get hot? Are they comfortable to walk on barefoot?
These tiles can get warm in direct sunlight but because of their vented surface, they will only get hot if the sunlight is very intense. They are comfortable to walk on.
Was this helpful?Can you online skate and play hockey on these?
Yes, you can skate and play hockey on outdoor sports tiles. We also offer hockey-specific tiles called the HotShot Hockey Tiles which are great but are not meant for outdoor use.
Was this helpful?After it rains, What can i add to the outdoor basketball flooring to prevent slipping and falling down?
These tiles will allow water to pass through them, so they are not truly a slip-hazard but may be slick after getting wet in the rain. After it rains, wearing appropriate footwear when walking on these tiles would be the best option.
Was this helpful?Basically, to have this ribber flooring in my backyard, I would have to first cement the area, correct?
This is hard plastic flooring. And yes, we recommend these to be installed on a hard surface, like concrete.
Was this helpful?Hello, do you have a distributer in Canada or do you ship to Canada? Thank you, Ross
Yes, we ship to Canada. Please call us directly for a quote.
Was this helpful?I’d like to find something I can use as a portable surface to practice my hockey goaltending. How easy are these to disassemble and transport?
These tiles are very easy to un-install & transport.
Was this helpful?What material can I use for the sub base (compacted aggregate, concrete..?) Thank you.
Concrete works best as a subfloor for these tiles.
Was this helpful?can you disconnect squares & then reconnect?
Yes! These tiles are very easy to install and uninstall.
Was this helpful?the order comes with the lines like a basketball court ?
No, these tiles do not come with game lines. You may either use our game line paint kits to create custom lines or see our Outdoor Basketball Court Kits that come as pre-made kits with the option for pre-painted game lines.
Was this helpful?we are building a summer home and want to include a place for our grandkinds to play hoops. What do you recommend for the ground prep? is compacted soil ok? or do you recomment concrete?
We highly recommend using concrete as a subfloor.
Was this helpful?I was planning to use these in a gravel the driveway to make a little pad for scooter riding and toddler play. Looking for something that can be put down and taken up occasionally. Will they stay interlocked on a gravel surface?
These tiles can be installed on compacted gravel, but the recommend subfloor is hard concrete.
Was this helpful?What does 5% overage mean? Are the interlocking loops part of the 12 inches, so the overage would account for the loss in square footage?
Overage is just extra tiles that you may order if needed. Customers often like to order additional tiles just to be safe.
Was this helpful?Hi, I'm curious what the average expected lifespan is for these tiles if I use them strictly for an outdoor basketball court on top of concrete? I live in the midwest. Is it likely to be functional 10+ years in the future? Thanks in advance!
Yes, on average, these tiles will last you for 10+ years, as long as they're installed correctly on a hard and even surface, so they won't get damaged.
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