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You’ve got the surfacing picked, the logo centered, and maybe even a custom net on the way. But what happens when the sun sets and your dream court turns into a shadowy rectangle? Let’s talk about the unsung hero of the home court: lighting. Here’s everything you need to know to get it right —…

Why Modern Suspended Athletic Flooring Has Become the Preferred Choice for Volleyball Facilities If you’ve been around volleyball clubs, school gyms, or tournament venues long enough, you’ve probably played on every type of athletic surface imaginable: Traditional poured urethane floors Synthetic surfaces installed directly over concrete Maple hardwood courts Each option has its place, but…

If you manage a gym, school, church, or training facility, you know the challenge: you want the classic maple gym look without the maintenance and limitations of hardwood. That’s why Austin Courts & Floors recommends Modular Maple Flooring—a durable, low-maintenance solution that delivers the appearance of real maple while standing up to basketball, events, assemblies,…

Great Views, Bad Courts Mohammad Khan, Waterloo Pickleball organizer, had a prime Austin location—skyline views near Zilker Park—but the surface was a nightmare. “We had these roll-out mats,” Mohammad explained. “Three hundred pounds each, constantly blowing over in the wind. I can’t tell you how many hours I spent pressure washing, squeegeeing, and gluing them…

It’s Not a Dealbreaker for Your Facility If you’re considering a new gym floor for your facility — whether it’s a school, church, community center, or rec space — you’ve probably got a list of non-negotiables: Durable under high traffic Safe for kids Easy to clean Minimal downtime What you don’t want? A surface that…

4 Fixes for Failing Asphalt Courts—And Which One Actually Pays Off Let’s say you’ve inherited a basketball court (or tennis court… or something that used to be a court before it turned into a cracked, weedy liability). Maybe it’s at an apartment complex, a private school, or a rec center. And now it’s your problem….

We get it. When you think about building a backyard court, landscaping probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. You’re dreaming about: Epic family pickleball tournaments Late-night basketball under the lights Friends gathered around with snacks and drinks But here’s the truth nobody talks about: The space around your court is just as important…

Building a sand volleyball court isn’t digging a hole and dumping sand in it. It’s a legit construction project—one that, when done right, becomes a killer feature for your property. Done wrong? You get puddles, compacted mud, and regrets. We’ve built dozens of these—from backyard gems to full-on commercial setups. And we’ve fixed plenty of…

(Yeah, We’re Saying It) We’ve been building courts since 1978. That’s five decades of watching families play, argue over out-of-bounds, and laugh uncontrollably every week. And with all that experience? We’re still not here to sell you something you don’t need. Because as great as a backyard court is, sometimes… it’s just not the right…

The Hidden ROI of a Backyard Court Thinking about adding a backyard sports court but wondering if it’s worth the investment? A custom court does more than create a place for family fun and recreation—it can also make your home more appealing to future buyers. Like an outdoor kitchen or pool, a professionally installed multi-sport…

“Can you bury a basketball court underground?” It’s not the most common question we get, but for one family in Spanish Oaks, it was the only solution that made sense. With three high-energy boys and two parents who value movement and play as much as design and functionality, the goal wasn’t just to build a…

https://vimeo.com/1084056591?share=copy#t=0 The Backyard Bocce Court: What You’re Really Looking For Let’s get something straight right out of the gate: You’re not really looking for a bocce court. You’re looking for a reason to slow down. A place to gather. A space to laugh, reconnect, decompress, and remember that life is more than inboxes and to-do…