Tennis Court Resurfacing Colors

Tennis courts need to be resurfaced every three to five years, depending on the weather. Resurfacing a court requires several steps and the proper materials and equipment to do the job right. Most tennis courts use quality acrylic paints and a variety of colors for the court's design. Most courts use certain colors to allow the greatest visibility for players.

  1. Black

    • Many courts use a black asphalt base for resurfacing a court, unless the designer chooses to use concrete as the base, or your playing on a grass or clay court. Asphalt works best for most private and public courts. Asphalt costs less than concrete and won't crack as much over time. During resurfacing, the worker spreads the liquid asphalt and sand mix over the surface of the court, smoothing it out usually with a long-handled squeegee. The asphalt needs to be around 1 inch thick and must cure for two weeks before applying acrylic colors to the surface.

    Green

    • A darker color of green, such as grass green, contrasts well with a yellow or white tennis ball. The color also symbolizes the ancient grass courts in Europe.

    Tournament Blue

    • This color forms the boundary color surrounding the actual playing area for the tennis court. Tournament blue works well with a green court. The darker color cuts down glare from the sun and hides skid marks from tennis shoes better than lighter colors.

    Red

    • Many painters choose red as a contrast to a green or blue tennis court. Red backgrounds also give a bright appearance to the court and add visibility with the light-colored tennis ball.

    White

    • Lines for tennis courts are almost always painted white. The white lines contrast with the darker colored court and boundary, providing clear views for players and line judges on whether a ball hits inbounds or not. White lines separate games for both singles and double play.