How to Transform a Small Wisconsin Garage or Basement Into a Home Gym or Half Court
In Wisconsin, where winter lasts six months and the summer time is a flurry of activity and vacations, your home’s unused spaces, like a garage or unfinished basement, are untapped potential. You may think that to have an indoor basketball court, you need a large space, like a pole barn. But the truth is that a high-performance half court or home gym can thrive in as little as 400 to 600 square feet.
At C&C Courts in Wisconsin, we specialize in helping families hack their small spaces and turn them into elite athletic zones. Using our expert design techniques and modular tile technology, we provide a no-mess, quick transformation that outperforms concrete in every category.
Measure and Assess: The 20x30 Sweet Spot
You don’t need a regulation-sized gym to have a meaningful workout. A standard two-car garage or a partitioned basement section (roughly about 20x30 feet) is the perfect footprint for a half court or gym.
As for ceiling height, most basketball courts need about 17 feet for a full arc, but you can easily fit a pickleball court, practice shooting drills, or build a heavy-duty home gym with lower ceilings.
Two aspects to be aware of with Wisconsin basement are proper drainage and humidity management. Wisconsin basements are prone to dampness, and traditional DIY solutions like epoxy or stick-down rubber will trap moisture against the concrete. This can eventually lead to mold. C&C Courts’ modular sports court floor tiles can breathe, allowing airflow beneath the surface to keep your concrete slab dry and healthy.
Choose the Right Flooring
The surface you choose for your indoor sports court defines the vibe of your space and also helps protect your joints. C&C Courts offers two premier indoor flooring options tailored to Wisconsin homes.
Maple Select
Maple Select offers the high-end look of an NCAA hardwood floor without the high-maintenance sanding and refinishing. Maple Select is a moisture-resistant flooring that features a UV-cured finish that can withstand kids, pets, and dropped weights. It comes in different colors, so you can style your flooring however you want.
PrimePlay
If your goal is a multi-sport indoor sports court, PrimePlay offers incredible traction and patented Lateral Forgiveness, which eases the strain on your joints while playing. This is a must-have for older players or those using the space for high-impact HIIT training. PrimePlay also comes in many colors, so you can customize your court or gym’s look with colorful designs.
No-Mess Professional Installation
The biggest barrier to a home gym is the fear of month-long construction times or delays. Choosing C&C Courts puts you on the path to a no-mess, professional home gym installation that only lasts a few days.
We only need 2-4 days to complete your indoor court installation. The first day is usually preparation, including drainage checks to ensure your court will remain dry. The second (and if needed, third day) are spent installing the interlocking modular floor tiles and installing your sports court accessories. The final day is spent putting the finishing touches on your indoor court or home gym, ensuring that every detail is perfect.
Our courts come with 15-year durability expectations, and you can always call our office if you have problems with your court after installation. We’ll be happy to help!
Why Modular Tiles Over Concrete?
Many homeowners consider painting their garage floor or adding an epoxy. But there are better options. With C&C Courts’ modular, interlocking tiles, you can have a more comfortable flooring for your home gym, protection against dropped weights, reduced stress on your joints, and quick clean ups. Our flooring is also resistant to the freeze-thaw cycles that plague Wisconsin every winter, which means our tiles will not crack or heave because of the temperature changes.
Cleaning is super easy, too. Just wipe up spills and use a dust mop regularly to keep the flooring free from dust. The tiles are stain-resistant and will not peel like cheap epoxy.
Upgrade Your Home with a Sports Court or Home Gym by C&C Courts
A home sport court conversation isn’t just about playing sports–it’s about adding usable, high-value square footage to your Wisconsin home. With C&C Courts, we’ll convert your garage or basement into an awesome play or workout area that will suit your entire family.
Reclaim your garage or basement today with C&C Courts. Request a free quote online or call our SE Wisconsin office at 414-856-5690.
