How is FIBA Approved Parquet?
Basketball is one of the most preferred sports branches in the world. FIBA is the International Basketball Federation that determines the rules of the basketball world. FIBA states that basketball floors should be produced according to certain standards. At this point, the floors where professional basketball matches will be held must be FIBA approved floors. FIBA approved parquet floors should be preferred in terms of athlete health. These floors are floors with reduced slipperiness and maximise game performance.
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Now let’s examine in detail what FIBA approved parquet is.
What is FIBA Approved Parquet?
FIBA approved parquet is a type of solid parquet. It is obtained with black maple and sugar maple species. These two tree varieties are very hard and durable when compared with other trees. Its high strength, compacted inner surface and hard structure are ideal for basketball courts. When the hard and tight structure of the maple is combined with its even structure, it creates an easily processed and concave floor. Being both flexible and durable, it is ideal for FIBA approved parquet construction.
There is a shrinkage rate in woods. However, maple is a tree with a minimum shrinkage rate. It is sensitive to moisture, so this type of floor should not be used in inappropriate conditions. Under inappropriate conditions, it may crack and insect.
FIBA approved parquet is the ideal floor type not only for basketball court but also for all indoor sports. It is the best and highest quality floor for sports such as basketball, bowling, squash, volleyball and badminton. While the player can show his performance at the maximum rate in sports played on this floor, it allows you to watch a match with high viewing pleasure.
What Should Be Considered Before Laying FIBA Approved Parquet?
FIBA approved parquet must be adapted to the space before it is adapted to the floor. For this reason, it must be brought to the area where the parquet will be laid at least 2 weeks before. This is very important for adaptation to ambient temperature. If the parquet is wrapped in nylon, it should be separated from the nylon.
- The floor where the parquet will be laid should be checked and if there is a slope, it should be corrected.
- In addition, the dryness of the floor should be checked and the parquet should not come into contact with damp surfaces.
- Before laying the parquet, the floor should have a humidity between &6-12.
- Parquet should not be laid before the dryness rate is determined.
- The ambient temperature should not be lower than 15 degrees during application.
- After laying, 2 weeks should be waited for polishing and scraping.
- Nylon cover should not be used on the floor during the waiting period.
- When 6 mm thick, PE mattresses should be laid on the floor and there should be no open space.
After all these steps are done carefully, the floor installation will be started. As Ekip Spor, our expert employees are progressing by processing all the details with devotion while laying parquet flooring. The whole process, including the placement of plywood layers, mounting the floor with special staples and placing the plates, proceeds in a professional manner. In this way, FIBA approved basketball court title is gained.
How Does the Polishing Process Proceed After Parquet Flooring?
After the parquet is laid, a paste is prepared with parquet powder and the areas that need filling are filled with this paste. After the filling process, the floor is ready for sanding. At this stage, scraping is done with 120 grit sandpaper. At this cleaning stage, the floor should be carefully cleaned using a towel. Then the polishing process is started.
In the polishing stage, the polyurethane primer polish layer is first applied. This primer is applied to the floor with a roller or roller. After the primer polish, the floor should be cleaned by buffing with a special machine and sandpaper. By carefully cleaning the floor, the floor will be separated from the sanding dust.
After all this polishing process, the field lines are drawn. Game lines are determined depending on the type of sport. This is a special paint. After the lines are drawn, the floor is polished again. This process is repeated 2 times. Thus, the parquet floor sports field is completed.
NOTE: Before the parquet floor sports field is built, it should be stated to the administration that the maple solid parquet to be used is imported and complies with the specified quality conditions. Documents and quality standards show that the maple solid parquet is suitable for use for FIBA approved court.
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