Wooden Basketball Flooring :- The Best Choice For Indoors

The flooring is the vital part of basketball game as even if a small difference can ruin the game.

Basketball court should be hard and solid to deliver a good and consistent bounce to the ball.

The most popular choice for basketball court is hardwood flooring that is being used so vastly in most of the courts.

The restorability, durability, and environmental benefits of woods make it a good choice to play on for long time.

The Best Wood Flooring :-

:-Hardwood Flooring

The most used wooden flooring is hardwood maple as it is of high durability and needs less maintenance.

:- Hardwood

Make sure to keep the floor safe from natural phenomenon like rain, sunlight and other natural factors

which can affect the durability of it.

The wood's tightly packed grain gives a smooth surface where no place for grim or bacteria to hide.

Cost & Installation :-

Hardwood is the most expensive flooring option than other flooring.

The proper installation can create a hard surface to dribble properly and also cuts down shock injury on athlete’s joint.

Hardwood Finish :-

The finish of hardwood flooring is done by two coats of polyurethane that protects the wood and give it a glossy

appearance.

The polyurethane chemical needs to dry fully before another coat and after it dries, the whole floor needs to be cleaned of

any dirt, debris, or grime.

As per studies the maple hardwood flooring has a 38yr long life expectancy and that is higher than other flooring

options.

Longevity

Hardwood maintains a moderately warm temperature throughout the year which keeps them toasty even in winter.

Make sure to avoid installing it directly on concrete as it can make the floor very rigid and

uncomfortable to play.

If the hardwood is unpadded then it can make loud noise. So installing a foam underlayment can solve this issue.

The Benefits Of Wood Flooring

Shock Absorption

The shock absorption capability of the floor helps the athletes to perform at their highest level.

Shock absorption reduces injuries by diverting the force to the floor instead of affecting athlete's joints and ligaments.

The proper ball bounce is the key to deliver the best shot in basketball. And in comparison to other flooring system,

hardwood delivers an accuracy of 100% ball bounce.

Ball Balance:-

Easy Maintenance :-

It needs a little maintenance like sweeping once in a week & mopping once in a month.

When you keep it clean and dust-free, it will give a proper traction to the player.

After 10-15yrs, the hardwood floor tends to show wear and tear, at that time it needs to be resealed, reprinted and

refinished.

As the floor can be resurfaced, this gives the user to customize the floor color and paint design as per his/her

needs.

Uniformity of game :-

The hardwood flooring gives an uniformity of game to the players and reduces the chances of more energy consumption and fatigue.