Temperature is a critical factor in successful installations of water-based latex recreational coatings systems. Halfway through a cold winter, those located in the northern hemisphere now look forward to the approach of milder, spring days. While the temperatures will rise eventually, the low temperatures in early spring can greatly affect the surface installation process. Here …
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For those not familiar with this sport, here are some quick details. Netball is a ball sport, played on a court by two opposing teams of seven players. In Netball there is no dribbling, no running with the ball and the ball must be passed within 3 seconds. The ball & basket are slightly …
Rust-Stopping Wipe-Out® Stain Blocker From ICP Wins 2022 ASBA Game Changer Award Product that stops unsightly rust spots on athletic courts recognized by the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) ANDOVER, Mass. – Jan. 17, 2023 – Wipe-Out® Stain Blocker, one of the newest products from ICP’s family of brands, released in May 2022 by California® …
All courts have some measure of pinholing and they are generally cosmetic in nature. Some pinholes are more pronounced than others, but basically any coating that is applied horizontally will have them. Pinholes occur when a tiny bubble forms in the surface coating and then bursts as the coating is drying, leaving behind a small …
In the sports construction industry, as in life, there are certain milestones and measuring sticks, events that both mark the passage of time and a time of celebration. For North America, there is no more anticipated event than the American Sports Builders Association Technical Meeting. If you’re not familiar with ASBA, don’t take our …
A successful athletic court installation is dependent on many factors, starting with a sound base (with good drainage) and asphalt or concrete meeting the requirements of American Sports Builders Association. Here are some other key factors to consider prior to starting your job. Surfaces should be properly sloped for good drainage, and free from cracks …
ICP Introduces CoolTop® Cool Pigment Technology to California® Sports Surfaces Product Lineup Designed to reduce acrylic sports court surface temperature via solar reflectance so athletes stay cooler, play longer ANDOVER, Mass. – October 11, 2022 – By utilizing the latest in technology, ICP has formulated CoolTop® Cool Pigment Technology – a new range of vibrant …
Rust can ruin the visual appeal of crisp, clean, colorful athletic surfaces. When dingy brown spots develop over time on tennis, basketball and other outdoor and indoor athletic playing surfaces, it’s likely due to the presence of iron. Iron oxidizes as moisture penetrates the court, eventually causing rust to migrate to the surface and materialize …
Apply this brand-new coating to keep your surfaces looking their best ANDOVER, Mass. – May 4, 2022 – ICP knows how rust can ruin the visual appeal of crisp, clean, colorful sports courts. Wipe-Out® Stain Blocker—the newest California® Sports Surfaces brand offering—is calling a timeout on dingy brown spots that can develop over time …
California Sports Surfaces, a division of ICP, is proud to support safe and comfortable tournament play for a sixth consecutive year ANDOVER, Mass. – April 21, 2022 – DecoTurf, a California Sports Surfaces brand, has once again been chosen as the surface of the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida. Billed as …