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Half Court Basketball Dimensions and the Perfect Fit for Your Space

Half Court Basketball Dimensions and the Perfect Fit for Your Space

Not sure how big a half court needs to be? Get the official NBA, college, and high school dimensions, plus HEXPRO half court kit sizes and custom options that fit your space.

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10 Things to Consider Before Building a Backyard Basketball Court

10 Things to Consider Before Building a Backyard Basketball Court

Planning a backyard basketball court? From court size and hoop placement to surface choice and warranties, here are 10 things worth thinking through before you start buying materials.

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Custom HEXPRO Sport Tile Courts: Your Court, Your Way

Custom HEXPRO Sport Tile Courts: Your Court, Your Way

HEXPRO Sport Tile courts can be built exactly your way, custom colors, logos, and personal touches like names or jersey numbers. See how the design process works, from vision to a court that ships ready to install.

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How to Get a Clean Finish When Painting a Court

How to Get a Clean Finish When Painting a Court

The difference between a professional-looking court and a messy one often comes down to one small step: how you close out the finish. See how the pull-off technique with poly sheeting prevents buildup, puddles, and drag marks at the edge.

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How to Paint Acrylic Color Coats

How to Paint Acrylic Color Coats

Color coats give your court its final look and playing texture. Get the full breakdown of materials, mixing, prep, and application technique, paired with our step-by-step video walkthrough.

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Sport Tiles 101: What They Are and Why They're Taking Over

Sport Tiles 101: What They Are and Why They're Taking Over

Sport tiles are changing how backyard and facility courts get built, ready out of the box and installed in a day. See how they compare to traditional acrylic coatings on cost, durability, and feel of play.

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How to Apply Acrylic Resurfacer

How to Apply Acrylic Resurfacer

Applying Acrylic Resurfacer is one of the most important steps in a DIY court build. Get the full breakdown of materials, mixing ratios, and squeegee technique, paired with our step-by-step video walkthrough.

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How Artist Melissa Cole Brought Her Vision to Life on a Basketball Court

How Artist Melissa Cole Brought Her Vision to Life on a Basketball Court

A basketball court in Liberty Lake, WA is now home to a full-court mural designed by artist Melissa Cole, selected through a juried public art process. See how her vision came to life with Laykold acrylic coatings.

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DIY vs. Professional Court Installation: Comparing Your Cost Options

DIY vs. Professional Court Installation: Comparing Your Cost Options

DIY or professional isn't the whole choice. See the real cost difference between building it yourself, buying materials and hiring your own labor, or going fully turnkey, plus real HEXPRO Sport Tile and acrylic pricing to help you decide.

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