Ole Miss outdoor court

Indoor vs. Outdoor Courts

Same Game, Different Courts While the iconic and timeless home of basketball is a hardwood court with high ceilings and bright lights, most of us probably had our first experience playing basketball on an outdoor court with some friends. There are a lot of clear differences between indoor and outdoor courts, from material to how… Read More

University of Memphis – Laurie Walton Family Basketball Center

NCAA Passes 3-Point Line Adjustment

The National Collegiate Athletics Association’s (NCAA) men’s basketball rules committee has officially voted in favor of a proposal to move the 3-point line back more than a foot. The new rule will set the new 3-point line at the same distance as the current international basketball distance, at 22 feet, 1 ¾ inches. Currently, the… Read More

Jacksonville High School

Choosing a Floor Design

Any time you start an important project, the number of flooring options can be intimidating. At Sports Floors, Inc., we know that you want a durable floor system designed for your specific needs. When it comes to choosing the best design for your flooring project, there are several important factors to keep in mind. How… Read More

Tulane University Reilly Recreation Center

Latest Trends in Flooring

If you’re thinking about updating your athletic facilities flooring or installing a floor in a new facility, here are some emerging trends in sports flooring. At Sports Floors, Inc., we can help you stay up to date on exciting new trends in the world of flooring. Currently, the most popular trends involve multifunctional floors, environmentally… Read More

New Basketball Floor Offers Sleek New Look

It turned into a long and sometimes tedious process, but Gamlin Gymasium at Henry County High School now has a new basketball floor. The Lady Patriots and Patriots are scheduled to have their first practices on the new surface Monday when the TSSAA allows high school teams to begin their fall practices. The first game… Read More

Steps To Building A New Gym Floor

Steps To Building A New Gym Floor

Here at Sports Floors, Inc., we know how hard facility managers and athletic directors work managing sports programs, coordinating events, and maintaining budgets. When it comes to a major sports-related development like having a new gym floor built, you may feel like a fish out of water! Replacing a floor may only happen once during… Read More

Sports Floor Finish

Gym Floor Finish

Engineered hardwood flooring lends a sense of strength, durability, and beauty to the interiors of many institutions. It has been a popular commercial flooring choice for centuries.  With proper care, these floors can last for many years. But even the best-maintained floors can wear down over time and need reconditioning in the form of resealing.… Read More

Sports Floors Court 1

Gym Floor Durability

When it comes to athletic flooring, expectations are high. Clients want safe, resilient, durable, high-performance floors for their gymnasiums, and at Sports Floors Inc., we are determined to provide products that are capable of not only meeting but exceeding those expectations. We demand quality, integrity, and accountability from our team and our services, so when… Read More

wood basketball floor

Wood vs. Synthetic Flooring

Today’s sports world is fraught with turnover. To accurately calculate the cost of your sports surface over its life cycle depends on a combination of factors, including investments in installation and maintenance. At Sports Floors, we know that it’s hard to find a college basketball coach who stays loyal to their program when faced with… Read More

Starkville basketball floor

Using Your Court as a Branding Tool

There are tremendous branding opportunities that basketball courts allow for both their teams and their sponsors. These opportunities have helped to create the spark behind a growing list of unique court designs in the NBA and NCAA, and even in high schools. Sports Floors has helped Tulane University and the Memphis Hustle of the NBA… Read More

Floor Protection

Gym Floor Covers

Wood gym floors are very versatile and can host a plethora of events.  However, in some cases, extra precautions need to be taken to protect the floor from damage.  High heeled shoes, tables and chairs without padded legs, and podiums can scratch or dent a wood floor.  Sports Floors, Inc. recommends using a gym floor… Read More