An aging 22-year-old game court had outlived its original line layout, leaving family members unable to play the sports they now enjoyed. The homeowners needed a full surface transformation without tearing out their existing concrete pad.
The Barth family in Menomonee Falls, WI, wanted to modernize their classic home athletic court. Originally built for basketball and short-court tennis, the surface had experienced two decades of heavy use alongside the family pool. To support their growing passion for pickleball, they hired certified court specialists to perform a full surface upgrade using an advanced cushioned pickleball court system.
Key Takeaways
- THE CHALLENGEA 22-year-old court surface lacked proper ball response and line markings for modern pickleball play.
- THE APPLICATIONThe original tiles were replaced with specialized pickleball surfacing, upgraded containment netting, and refreshed hoops.
- THE RESULTA 22-year-old sub-base was upgraded into a high-performance pickleball and multi-sport court.
Because the underlying concrete pad remained structurally sound, the project focused on replacing worn tile layers and accessories. The team removed the original tiles, pressure-washed the concrete base, and installed high-grade pickleball tiles engineered for true ball bounce and player comfort. Upgraded high-tenacity nylon containment netting was also installed around the court perimeter.
Project Summary
| Client Profile: |
The Barth Family |
| Project Location: |
Menomonee Falls, WI |
| Primary Objective: |
Resurface a 22-year-old athletic court to provide optimal pickleball performance via a custom pickleball court builder. |
| System Installed: |
Specialized Sport Court pickleball surfacing, soft high-tenacity nylon ball containment netting, upgraded net hardware, and dual adjustable basketball hoops. |
| Measurable Impact: |
Extended the lifespan of a two-decade-old concrete pad while delivering professional-grade pickleball ball response. |
Evaluating a 22-Year-Old Athletic Court Foundation
Multi-sport courts installed decades ago often feature concrete sub-bases that remain in excellent condition even after surface tiles reach the end of their lifecycle. Inspection of the Barth family's court confirmed that the original concrete pad was structurally sound and suitable for a tile overlay.
The original surface featured short-court tennis markings and older tile technology that lacked the precise grip required for competitive pickleball. The restoration plan called for complete surface replacement while preserving the existing foundation.
Upgrading Surfacing, Netting, & Court Hardware
The crew dismantled the old tile surface and pressure-washed the concrete pad to eliminate accumulated dirt and debris. New pickleball-specific surface tiles were installed, offering optimized traction and dead-spot-free ball bounce. High-tenacity nylon netting framed like chain-link fencing was selected for ball containment, providing a visually subtle border that blends into the surrounding landscape.
"High-tenacity nylon netting framed like chain link brings the cost down and is visually softer. The netting can disappear into the background in a way that a true chain-link fence cannot." - (Alec, C&C Courts Inc. - Sport Court Wi)
The installation was completed with upgraded multi-sport net adjustment hardware, fresh volleyball boundaries, and dual adjustable basketball hoops. Learn more about maintaining court systems by viewing our athletic court repair service options.
Resurfaced 22-year-old athletic court featuring pickleball lines, basketball hoops, and soft nylon ball containment netting.
Restoring Community Value & Multi-Sport Utility
The new surface provided immediate traction improvement and superior shock absorption, protecting older players' joints from hard concrete impact. The high-tenacity nylon netting contained stray pickleballs without obstructing sightlines to the adjacent swimming pool.
By refreshing the surface tiles and hardware, the family restored an active community hub that has served two generations of neighborhood children and adults. The project highlights the long-term value and adaptability of modular court foundations over time.
Upgrade Your Existing Court Surface Today
Is your home athletic court ready for a surface update? Our team restores aging courts with state-of-the-art tile systems, high-tenacity containment netting, and custom line markings designed for pickleball, basketball, and tennis.
Ready to modernize your older Menomonee Falls court for pickleball?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an older concrete court pad be reused for a new Sport Court surface?
Yes. As long as the underlying concrete pad remains structurally sound, old modular surface tiles can be stripped away, the slab pressure-washed, and new high-performance tile systems installed directly over the existing base.
Why choose nylon containment netting over chain-link fencing?
High-tenacity nylon netting provides durable ball containment while offering a softer, visually subtle appearance. It lowers installation costs and blends naturally into residential landscaping compared to traditional industrial chain-link fencing.
How do you clean beneath modular Sport Court surface tiles?
Deep cleaning involves unclipping tile sections, lifting the surface, and pressure-washing both the concrete base and the tiles. Homeowners can perform this maintenance themselves with basic guidance or hire professional court technicians.
