PicklePlay Base One Color Kit – Complete Pickleball Court Surfacing System
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Resurface or build a professional-quality pickleball court with the PicklePlay Base One Color Kit, a complete 100% acrylic pickleball court coating system designed for contractors, maintenance crews, and DIY court resurfacing projects.
PicklePlay Base is a ready-to-use acrylic sport surface coating with the proper blend of graded silica sand and water already incorporated. There is no need to add sand or dilute the coating—simply add the required TCS Tint, mix thoroughly, and apply.
The result is a durable, uniform,
slip-resistant playing surface with excellent color consistency, hiding
power, wear resistance, and weather resistance.
TCS PicklePlay Base meets or exceeds USTA, International Tennis Federation (ITF), and USA Pickleball specifications.
Coverage: Approximately 90–100 sq. ft. per gallon
Recommended Application: 2 coats of PicklePlay Base
Why Choose the PicklePlay Base One Color Kit?
The PicklePlay Base One Color Kit
simplifies pickleball court resurfacing by providing a professionally
formulated coating system without the need to measure and add silica
sand or water to the color coating.
PicklePlay Base is ideal for:
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Pickleball courts
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Tennis courts
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Basketball courts
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Multi-purpose sport courts
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Recreational surfaces
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New court construction
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Existing court resurfacing
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Professional and DIY court projects
PicklePlay Base Features & Benefits
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100% acrylic sport court coating
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Ready-to-use formula with sand and water already incorporated
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Fortified with graded silica sand for consistent court texture
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Provides a durable, slip-resistant playing surface
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Excellent color uniformity and hiding power
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Designed for long-lasting wear and weather resistance
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No on-site sand measuring or blending required
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Suitable for properly prepared asphalt and concrete surfaces
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Ideal for professional contractors and DIY court resurfacing
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Approximately 90–100 sq. ft. coverage per gallon
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Approximately 450–500 sq. ft. per 5-gallon pail
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2 coats recommended
TCS Tint – Consistent Professional Court Color
TCS Tint is a premium water-based liquid pigment dispersion formulated specifically for PicklePlay Base and TCS Court Color Base.
TCS Tint must be added to every bucket of PicklePlay Base.
Shake the TCS Tint thoroughly before adding it to the base, then mix
completely to produce consistent color throughout the coating.
Available Colors
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Light Green
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Medium Green
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Blue
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Sky Blue
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Gray
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Light Gray
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Sand
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Beige
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Red
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Black
Surface Preparation
Proper preparation is essential for good adhesion and long-term court performance.
New asphalt: Allow the asphalt to cure for a minimum of 14 days before applying the surfacing system.
New concrete: Allow concrete to cure for a minimum of 30 days.
Concrete should have a light-to-medium broom finish. Smooth concrete
must be mechanically prepared, such as by shot blasting, to create the
proper surface profile.
New concrete must also be acid etched and thoroughly washed. Do not allow the acid solution to dry on the concrete.
Repair Cracks and Low Areas
Remove dirt, vegetation, and loose
material from cracks using a screwdriver, wire brush, or other suitable
tool. Clean the cracks with water and allow them to dry completely.
Fill cracks up to 1" wide with a suitable TCS Acrylic Crack Filler and allow repairs to dry before proceeding. Drying time will vary depending on the width and depth of the repair.
Clean the Court Surface
Sweep away all dirt and loose
debris. Remove oil, grease, and other contaminants with an appropriate
detergent and water. Rinse the entire surface thoroughly and allow it to
dry completely before applying surfacing materials.
Mixing Instructions
Proper mixing is critical for consistent color and application.
TCS Court Resurfacer With Sand: Add 2 gallons of water to each 5-gallon container and mix thoroughly before application.
PicklePlay Base: Do not add water. Shake TCS Tint before use, add the required TCS Tint to every pail of PicklePlay Base, and mix thoroughly.
A drill and paddle mixer are recommended for complete mixing. A minimum 9-amp mud-mixer-type drill is recommended.
Recommended Application System
For a typical one-color pickleball court resurfacing project:
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Concrete surfaces only: Apply 1 coat of TCS Concrete Primer/Bonder using a short-nap roller. Concrete Primer is not required on asphalt surfaces.
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Apply 1 coat of TCS Court Resurfacer With Sand using a soft rubber squeegee. Add 2 gallons of water to each 5-gallon container before application.
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Apply 2 coats of PicklePlay Base over the entire playing surface using a soft rubber squeegee. Add the selected TCS Tint and mix thoroughly. Do not add water to PicklePlay Base.
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Allow every coat to dry completely before applying the next coat or installing playing lines.
A 50–60 durometer soft rubber squeegee is recommended for resurfacer and PicklePlay Base applications.
Professional Squeegee Application
Avoid applying acrylic court
coatings when the pavement is excessively hot. As a general guideline,
applications later than approximately 11:00 AM may become difficult in hot conditions because the coating can dry too quickly, causing streaking and poor material flow.
Maintain an 8–12" wide pile of material
ahead of the squeegee. When adding additional coating, pour it into the
center of the existing pile rather than ahead of or behind it.
Use approximately the first third of a 36" Sport Squeegee
to move the material forward. The remaining two-thirds should glide
over the freshly coated area. Hold the squeegee at a slight angle,
similar to a snowplow.
If ridges develop behind the
trailing portion of the blade, reduce the amount of material being left
on the surface by applying additional downward pressure or slowing your
pace.
Playing Line Installation
Always use white chalk when laying out court lines. Red or blue chalk can bleed through acrylic coatings and permanently stain the finished surface.
Measure the playing lines and mark the center of each line with a white colored pencil. Snap the layout using a white chalk line.
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Mask the lines using a Line Taping Machine and high-quality, high-adhesion masking tape.
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Apply 1 coat of TCS Line Primer with a roller or brush and allow it to dry to the touch.
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Apply 1 coat of TCS Textured White Line Paint over the primer.
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Allow the line paint to dry to the touch and remove the masking tape.
Drying Time
Typical drying time is approximately 1–4 hours per coat, depending on temperature, humidity, shade, airflow, and surface conditions.
Allow each coat to dry completely before applying additional coatings or playing lines.
Weather & Application Conditions
Surface and air temperatures must be at least 55°F and rising. Do not apply when temperatures are expected to fall below 55°F within 24 hours.
Do not apply if rain is imminent or forecast within 24 hours.
In areas where evening dew or fog is common, begin coating in the morning and stop by approximately 3:00 PM so the coating has sufficient time to dry.
Avoid coating excessively hot pavement, which can cause rapid drying, streaking, and poor material flow.
Clean Up & Storage
Wash application tools with water before the material dries.
Do not freeze. Do not store PicklePlay Base below 50°F. Keep containers tightly closed, upright, and protected from direct sunlight and temperatures exceeding 100°F.
Important Safety Information
Keep out of reach of children. Do
not take internally. In case of eye contact, immediately flush with
water for 15 minutes and contact a physician. If swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
Spills should be absorbed and disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Limited Warranty
The manufacturer warrants the
product to be of merchantable quality when used and applied according to
the provided instructions. TCS does not warrant the product for uses
other than those for which it is intended. Liability is limited to
replacement of the product or, at its option, refund of the purchase
price. Incidental and consequential damages or losses are excluded.
