Have you always wanted a basketball court in your backyard? With just a few simple steps, your dream can become a reality. Pittsford Paving of Rochester wants to help you transform your yard into a basketball player’s paradise. Below is your guide to everything from paving to marking your outdoor basketball court.

4 Tips On Planning, Paving, & Finishing Your Basketball Court

1. Think About Sizing

Since professional basketball courts are about 94 by 50 feet, you’ll need to measure your backyard to make sure it can support a full-scale surface. If not, you may consider opting for a high school-sized court, which is roughly 84 by 50 feet, or just building a half-size court, which measures approximately 47 by 50 feet.

2. Hire a Paving Company

Once you’ve figured out the appropriate size for your lot, hire a paving company to lay down the surface materials. If your backyard is not flat, your contractor will need to excavate and level the area before pouring the concrete slab. After the concrete dries, you’ll need to cover it with a polymer mix or rubber tiles.

3. Purchase Basketball Court Materials

Now that you’re ready to bring your basketball court to life, ask your paving contractor to install the posts. Let them know the exact locations and framework sizes you want for your hoops, and they’ll pour the concrete and position them. Remember that you’ll need to wait 28 days for the concrete to cure before putting stress on the pole.

4. Apply Finishes

After you’ve applied a polymer mix or rubber tiles to your dried concrete surface, you’ll be ready to finish your basketball court. Use stencils and masking tape to mark the center circle, free throw lanes, arcs, and lines, as well as the mid-court line and sidelines. Finally, after you apply several coats of industrial paint to your court markings, you’ll be ready to play your first backyard game!

From concrete driveways to asphalt sealcoating, rely on Pittsford Paving for affordable, efficient, and longlasting work. Give them a call at (585) 424-3460 today to speak with a welcoming customer service representative about receiving a free quote on paving services, and visit them online for more information.