You need a flat, hard base, such as a concrete pad or paved driveway. The tiles connect to each other and sit on top without glue. If you are starting with grass or bare ground, prepare a suitable base before ordering tiles.
1. Check the base
Look for uneven sections, loose material and places where water collects. The tiles will not repair the surface underneath. Ask us about your base if you are unsure whether it is suitable.
Sweep away leaves, grit and stones before laying tiles. Check the installation instructions for your tiles, including any clearance needed at walls or other fixed edges.
2. Measure and plan your layout
Each tile covers one square foot. Multiply the length by the width in feet to estimate your tile count: a 30 × 30 ft area uses 900 tiles. Allow space for edging outside the tiled area.
Sketch your colour layout and count the tiles in each colour before ordering. Loose tiles cost $3.25 CAD each with a 100-tile minimum per colour.
Leave room beyond the playing lines. For example, a pickleball court's marked area is 20 × 44 ft, but players also need space outside those lines.
3. Connect the tiles
Check the connector direction before you start. Line up the loops and pegs on neighbouring tiles, then press the joints together until they sit flat. If a connection does not seat, check for grit or a misaligned connector before trying again.
Start at a straight corner and work along a row, checking alignment as you go. Follow your colour layout rather than leaving coloured sections to the end.
4. Finish with edging
Fit edging along the exposed perimeter. Tile orders and court kits include edging in one colour, sized to your project. Extra edging or additional colours cost $10 per pack of 10 strips and two corner pieces, with one colour per pack.
Check that tiles and edging are seated before using the court. Loose tiles do not include painted game lines. Court kits include the markings shown for that design.
How long will installation take?
Allow time to prepare the base, sort your colours and fit the edging. A straightforward layout over a ready base is a DIY job; an uneven base or a layout that needs cutting will take more preparation. Send us your dimensions and a description of the surface if you want help planning the work.
Looking after the court
Sweep away leaves and grit, and rinse with a hose when needed. Keep drainage routes clear. After rain or cleaning, let the surface dry and check for slippery areas before playing.
For winter care, read our winter guide and ask us for the care instructions for your tiles.