Pickleball Magazine 2-5 WD | Page 31

Install conduit for net posts. Pickleball Post Set. Dig 18" down and place a 3-inch commercial PVC pipe into the hole. When leveling the PVC pipe, first make sure it is level, then angle it away from the opposing net post by half a level bubble. Fill around the hole with fast-setting concrete. When dry, cut the excess pipe that sticks out above the court. The removable net post can slide in and out of the PVC pipe and has a metal band on the bottom keeping it the perfect 36-inch height. For the net strap holder, make sure it’s centered between the two net posts and then cut an 18-inch square hole in the concrete. Dig down 18 inches, install the net strap holder and fill around it with concrete. Next, for a concrete court, cut expansion joints on the court and then fill with an epoxy or a flexible rubberized sealant. This is not necessary for asphalt. If you are going to paint the asphalt court, wait 3-4 weeks for curing. For concrete, you have to wait four weeks for the concrete to cure and to wick out moisture. After that time, brush on muriatic acid (diluted with 4 parts water) to remove impurities from the concrete. Four gallons should cover one court. Then powerwash off and you’re ready to paint the next day. We recommend paints by California Sport Surfaces. Their paint comes in a variety of colors and is the industry standard for quality and Measure 48' 4" from corner to corner, chalk line, then paint. reliability, and is used for pickleball courts around the country.