The right paint for a tennis or netball court is a 100% acrylic, UV-stable, non-slip coating that bonds to concrete or tar and survives SA sun and rain — and that's what Rhinoluxe's Rhino Court is built to do. Whether you're refreshing an existing club court, building a backyard court, or marking a school netball surface, the paint choice determines bounce consistency, player grip, and how often you'll need to repaint.
Rhino Court is suitable for tennis, netball, basketball, and multi-use sports courts on concrete or asphalt substrates. Order online for national delivery, or collect at our Table View, Cape Town or Edenvale, Johannesburg paint shops where our team can advise on quantities and colour combinations.
Why the paint choice matters
A court paint isn't just a colour — it's the playing surface. The wrong paint can crack as the substrate moves, fade under UV, or — worst — develop slippery spots that increase injury risk. The right paint gives consistent ball bounce, predictable footing, and stays vibrant under direct SA sun for 4–6 years between recoats.
Key factors when choosing a sports court paint
Durability and weatherproofing
SA outdoor courts face intense UV in summer, rain in winter, and significant thermal expansion of the substrate. Rhino Court is formulated as a 100% acrylic emulsion that stays flexible enough to accommodate substrate movement without cracking, while resisting UV fading. Indoor courts face fewer environmental stresses but still need a coating that handles heavy abrasive wear from soles and ball impact.
Non-slip traction
Player safety depends on the coating's grip — particularly when wet. Rhino Court has a textured finish with a controlled grit profile that gives reliable traction without being so coarse that it abrades footwear or affects ball play. For multi-purpose surfaces shared with shoe scuffing or wet-area use, the texture matters as much as the colour.
Colour and visibility
Standard combinations: green or blue main playing area with white line markings. Rhino Court is available in tournament colours and can be tinted for school or club branding. For multi-use courts overlapping tennis, netball, and basketball lines, plan the colour sequence carefully — high contrast between primary court colour and line colour makes the lines easy to read mid-play.
Application and substrate
Rhino Court applies with a roller or airless spray on properly prepared concrete or asphalt. The substrate must be sound (no live cracks, no efflorescence), clean (no oils or curing compounds), and primed if needed. New concrete needs a minimum cure time before painting; check the TDS. Existing painted courts usually need to be deep-cleaned and any loose paint removed before recoat.
The order of work
- Inspect substrate. Repair cracks, level low spots.
- Clean — pressure wash and degrease.
- Prime if needed (bare new concrete; existing painted surfaces usually don't).
- Apply two coats of Rhino Court to the wet film thickness on the TDS, allowing full drying between coats.
- Mask and apply line paint in contrasting colour.
- Let cure fully before play resumes.
About Rhinoluxe
Rhinoluxe is a South African manufacturer of protective coatings — including Rhino Court sports surface paint. Our paint shops are at 143 Blaauwberg Road, Table View, Cape Town and 5a Betschana Road, Sebenza, Edenvale, Johannesburg. Order at rhinoluxe.co.za or call +27 84 985 6141.
