How to Install New Lines on a Clay Tennis Court

Installing new line tapes on a clay tennis court on your own can be a daunting task!

Will the lines be straight?  How will I know where to mark the court?  Will all the nails be even?

These are all good questions and concerns for anyone attempting to lay new lines.  However, 10-S Tennis Supply and Fast-Dry Courts, Inc. have you covered!  With a little preparation and know-how, you can make sure the job gets done right – with correctly and securely fastened line tapes!

• Please be sure to take all the time necessary to properly measure and mark the court for the line tapes.
• After you have measured out a line, use a nail to mark the spot.
• Snap chalk lines on the surface to ensure your line tapes will be laid in a straight line from point to point.
• Roll out the line tapes, securing the corners with nails as you go.
• Fill in the remaining pre-punched holes with nails (use every hole available).  With the exception of the corners (or places where lines overlap), only hammer in the nails until ¼” remains above the surface.  This way, the nails will all be set into the ground with the same pressure when you roll the lines.
• Take a roller and roll down the lines.  All of the nails will now be fully – and evenly – set into the ground.
• Trim the excess ends of the line tapes so that every line and corner is crisp and straight.

For a full tutorial on how to install new line tapes,  check out this video showing you the proper methods and techniques!

If you are in the South Florida area and would like an estimate for professional installation of lines, or about building/resurfacing any court, please contact Fast-Dry Courts, Inc. toll-free at 800-432-2994!  If you would like to purchase line tapes, nails, or any other equipment from anywhere nationwide, call 10-S Tennis Supply toll-free at 800-247-3907 to get an estimate or to place an order!