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Centrecourt pro Acrylic Colour System,
Product Specifications

Centrecourt Pro Acrylic Colour System is a fade resistant, 100% acrylic coating, which provides a tough, durable surface aggregated to desired levels, and also to ITF requirements. Each of the three layers applied as the final part of the process are fully pigmented and colour rich, leaving you with a cushioned, very durable and professional performing surface.

Mix Design

The Centrecourt Pro Acrylic Colour is mixed at the project site with clean dry 80 – 100 mesh silica sand and portable water to obtain the consistency desired for texture, aesthetics and performance. The material must be thoroughly mixed to insure a uniform consistency. The table below gives the amounts of water and silica sand, which may be added to the Centrecourt Pro Acrylics Acrylic Colour.

  Filler Coats Finish Coat
Centrecourt Pro Acrylic Colour 208 litres 208 litres
80 – 100 mesh, clean, dry,Silica sand 180 kg 0 – 90 kgs
Potable Water 100-140 litres 50-100 litres


Note: Mix design may need to be adjusted according to humidity, ambient temperatures and surface porosity.

Application Method

The Centrecourt Pro Acrylic Colour System is applied in three separate applications and is accomplished by use of a 60 cm to 120 cm long, flexible, 50 to 70 durometer, rubber squeegees of good quality and in good condition. The first two coats are filler coats. The first coat will be applied in a perpendicular direction to the playing net. The second coat and finish coat will be applied parallel with the playing net. Each application must thoroughly dehydrate before application of succeeding coat.


Coverage

Coverage will depend upon the porosity of the surface to which the Centrecourt Pro Acrylic Colour System is applied.

Centrecourt Pro Acrylic ColourFirst Filler Coat 1.2 litres per sq.m
Second Filler Coat 1.2 litres per sq.m
Finish Coat 2 litres per sq.m

Drying Time

30 – 90 minutes under optimum conditions. Humidity, surface temperature and ambient temperature will affect the drying process.

Limitations and precautions

Centrecourt Pro Acrylic Colour should not be applied when ambient temperature is below 100C (500F) or when the surface temperature is above 600C (1400F). Do not apply when rain is imminent. Do not store in direct sunlight. Keep from freezing. Centrecourt Pro Acrylic Colour should be allowed to cure for 24 hours before courts are opened for use.