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Got questions about pickleball, our process, and more? Check out this FAQ page for quick, informative answers!

  • What is the best size for a pickleball court?
    According to the USAPA rulebook, players should consider the minimum pickleball play area to be 30′ by 60′ (9.14m by 18.29m), but a 10-foot surrounding margin is ideal. This extra space gives players plenty of safe space for when the ball goes out of bounds.
  • What size is an actual pickleball court?
    The court size is 20' by 44'.
  • Is concrete or asphalt better?
    Both are an acceptable surface for pickleball.
  • How long after a court is poured can it be resurfaced?
    A court can be resurfaced a minimum of 28 days after pouring. The cement or asphalt needs this time to cure.
  • What is the net height?
    34" in the middle and 36" on the sides.
  • What type of net is the best?
    Most players prefer an inground net meaning the holes have been core drilled and the pole sleeves have been set with cement. The net poles easily slip in and out of the sleeves allowing easy takedown if other sports are being played on the court. Roller nets that lock in place are also popular.
  • How is paint applied when resurfacing a court?
    A squeegee is used to apply the acrylic paint therefore all courts have natural squeegee lines. Pickled court likens these lines to "vacuum lines."
  • Should I ever use cement paint on my court?
    Using cement paint is overall a bad idea! It will peel and chip over time, becomes slippery when wet, is difficult to keep clean, and has to be "ground down" if the court is ever changed to resurfacing.
  • Which is better--a post tension or rebar court?
    The post-tension cable method has several advantages over rebar. With a post-tension court, less concrete is required and there are no saw cuts or control joints in the concrete so unwanted cracks are less likely to "mirror" through the resurfacer. The advantage of a rebar court is it's much more cost effective.
  • What type of finish should be on my court?
    Medium broom finish.
  • Is it important to water down a new sport court?
    Watering down your new concrete slab 5-10 times per day during the first seven days after pouring is known as "moist curing." This method (versus "dry curing") will make your concrete court stronger and Pickled Court highly recommends this method.
  • What should the slope be on my concrete?
    Make sure there is a .83% to 1% slope on your court so water can quickly drain after it rains.
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