What Does Acrylic Court Coating 98 CNY/m² Include?
Many buyers see "98 CNY/m²" and wonder: is this the material cost? Does it include installation? What about court marking? This article gives a complete line-by-line breakdown so you can compare quotes accurately.
- 98 CNY/m² is LOCVIN's all-inclusive (materials + installation) reference price for acrylic court coating on a hardened substrate
- Includes: primer coat, elastic reinforcement layer, textured top coat (2 passes), court marking
- Excludes: substrate repair / leveling, foundation pouring, perimeter fencing, lighting, and net systems
- Final price depends on substrate condition — unhardened or damaged substrates add cost
- All prices are subject to official quote based on actual site conditions
What Exactly Is "All-Inclusive" at 98 CNY/m²?
The 98 CNY/m² all-inclusive reference price covers the complete acrylic court coating system from surface prep through to final court marking, applied on an existing hardened substrate (concrete or asphalt) in good condition. It is a materials-plus-labor price — you do not pay separately for the coating materials and then again for the crew.
Here is what is included line by line:
| Item | Detail | Included? |
|---|---|---|
| Surface cleaning and prep | Power wash, debris removal, basic crack filling (hairline cracks) | YES |
| Primer coat | 1 coat, penetrates and binds to substrate | YES |
| Elastic reinforcement layer | 1-2 coats, provides cushioning and crack-bridging flexibility | YES |
| Textured top coat | 2 passes, quartz-sand aggregate, colour-matched | YES |
| Court marking | Pickleball standard lines (NVZ, service zones, centre line, baselines) | YES |
| Installation labour | LOCVIN-trained crew, on-site application | YES |
| Substrate leveling / self-leveling compound | If substrate is uneven (>3 mm over 2 m straightedge) | QUOTED SEPARATELY |
| Major crack or spalling repair | Structural substrate defects beyond hairline cracks | NOT INCLUDED |
| Concrete foundation pouring | New construction from grade up | NOT INCLUDED |
| Perimeter fencing | Chain-link or panel fence system | NOT INCLUDED |
| LED lighting | Court lighting system | NOT INCLUDED |
| Net frame and pickleball net | USAP-compliant net | NOT INCLUDED |
What Does the Coating System Consist Of?
LOCVIN's acrylic court coating is a 4-layer system applied in sequence. Each layer has a distinct function:
Layer 1 — Primer Coat
A water-based penetrating primer applied directly to the cleaned substrate. Its job is to seal the surface, prevent moisture from pushing up and causing delamination, and create a mechanical bond for the layers above. Without a proper primer, top coats will peel within 1-2 years.
Layer 2 — Elastic Reinforcement Layer
A rubber-modified acrylic compound applied in 1-2 coats. This layer adds shock absorption, bridges minor substrate cracks (up to approximately 1 mm width), and provides the system's flexibility to handle thermal expansion and contraction. This is the layer that distinguishes an "elastic" acrylic system from a bare paint system.
Layer 3 — Textured Top Coat (2 passes)
Two passes of a quartz-sand-loaded acrylic colour coat. The sand particle size is calibrated to meet GB 36246-2018 friction requirements for court surfaces. The double-pass ensures uniform colour saturation, consistent surface texture, and the slip resistance needed for rapid lateral movement in pickleball.
Layer 4 — Court Marking
White (or contrasting colour) line paint applied after the top coat cures. Pickleball-standard lines are painted: two sidelines, two baselines, non-volley zone (NVZ) line, centre service line. Line width is 2.5 cm (1 inch) per USA Pickleball rules.
How Does Substrate Condition Affect the Final Price?
The single largest variable in acrylic court coating projects is substrate condition. The 98 CNY/m² baseline assumes your substrate is:
- Already hardened (concrete or asphalt)
- Slope within 0.5%-1% (for drainage)
- Surface flatness within 3 mm under a 2 m straightedge
- No structural cracks wider than approximately 1 mm
- No active moisture / rising damp issues
If any of these conditions are not met, additional work is quoted separately. Typical add-ons:
| Additional Work | Typical Add-on Cost |
|---|---|
| Self-leveling compound (minor unevenness) | +15 to 30 CNY/m² |
| Structural crack injection and repair | +20 to 50 CNY/m² (depends on severity) |
| Asphalt overlay on worn surface | +40 to 80 CNY/m² |
| Full concrete foundation (bare ground) | +150 to 300 CNY/m² (site-dependent) |
Full-Court Reference Price Example
For a single standard pickleball court (13.4 × 6.1 m playing area + recommended buffer zone = approximately 270 m² total coated area), the reference pricing works out to:
270 m² × 98 CNY/m² all-inclusive acrylic coating
Hardened substrate assumed · Excludes fencing, lighting, net · Subject to official quote
If you need fencing, lighting, and a net system as well, typical add-ons for a single court in a community or school setting:
- Perimeter fencing: approximately 8,000-15,000 CNY per court (depends on height and panel type)
- LED lighting (2-pole, 4-fixture setup): approximately 12,000-25,000 CNY per court
- Competition net frame + net: approximately 500-1,500 CNY per court
All prices above are reference figures in CNY and subject to official quote based on actual site conditions.
How to Compare Quotes Accurately
When you receive multiple quotes for acrylic court coating, ask these questions of each supplier to make sure you are comparing like-for-like:
- Does the price include substrate prep? — Some quotes list only the coating materials; labour and prep are billed separately.
- How many coats of textured top coat? — Two passes is the standard. One-pass systems are cheaper but wear faster and provide less consistent colour.
- Is court marking included? — Should be included in any legitimate all-inclusive price.
- What standard does the system meet? — Look for GB 36246-2018 compliance for sports surfaces.
- What is the warranty, and what does it cover? — Delamination, colour fade, and crack-bridging performance should all be addressed.
- Is the elastic reinforcement layer included? — A bare-paint system without an elastic layer will look similar initially but will crack and peel significantly faster on substrates with normal thermal movement.
LOCVIN's Acrylic Court Coating Credentials
- Standard compliance: GB 36246-2018 synthetic sports surface · GB 18581-2020 (VOC limits)
- SGS tested: Friction, hardness, elasticity, and colour stability
- Warranty: 3-year system warranty against delamination and colour fade under normal use (subject to purchase contract)
- Project track record: 200+ completed pickleball courts across commercial, school, community, and tournament venue categories
- Notable references: Hopson Shopping Mall, OSTATION, school district projects in Zhejiang and Jiangsu
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