Sports Court Tiles

Line Marking Australia installs basketball court tiles and modular sport court tiles across Australia, for backyard half courts, school multi-sport courts and court upgrades. The tiles clip together over a level concrete or asphalt slab and drain fast after rain. A backyard basketball half court, including the slab, starts from about $10,000.

Modular tiles are one of the quickest ways to get a good-looking court that plays well. They go down fast, come in plenty of colours and can be lined for basketball, netball, pickleball and more.

Our Victorian crews have built tile courts at a school and in a backyard, so this page is based on real jobs, not brochures. Here's what you need to know.

What are sport court tiles?

Sport court tiles are interlocking plastic tiles, usually made from tough polypropylene, that clip together to form a court surface over a concrete or asphalt slab. The open or perforated design lets water drain through, the surface gives grip and a little give underfoot, and damaged tiles can be swapped out individually.

• Fast installation: tiles clip together once the slab is ready
• Drainage: water runs through the tiles and off the slab
• Colour choice: a different colour for the key, kitchen or border
• Easy repairs: replace one tile instead of resurfacing the whole court

Can you put basketball court tiles over concrete?

Yes. Basketball court tiles are designed to go over a concrete or asphalt slab, which is the base we recommend. The slab needs to be level, sound and have falls so water drains away. Minor cracks are usually fine under tiles, but large cracks, lifting or big low spots should be fixed first.

If you don't have a slab, we build one. Concrete slabs are designed to suit your soil, with falls for drainage, and built to AS 3600 for concrete structures. Tiles go down once the concrete has cured.

How much does a tile basketball court cost?

A backyard basketball half court in Australia, up to about 165 m² and including the slab, starts from about $10,000 (published Australian builder pricing, 2026). A full-size basketball court of about 420 m² starts from about $70,000. Tile courts are quoted per site, since tile type, slab work and access change the price.

Project	Starting price	Source
Backyard basketball half court (up to about 165 m², including slab)	From about $10,000	Published Australian builder pricing, 2026
Full-size basketball court (about 420 m²)	From about $70,000	Published Australian builder pricing, 2026
Tiles laid on an existing sound slab	Quoted per site	We itemise tiles, edging and lines

What moves the price: slab size and earthworks, the tile range, edging and ramps, how many colours you choose, line marking for extra sports, and extras such as hoops, fencing and lighting.

Are court tiles better than acrylic?

Court tiles and acrylic both make good outdoor courts. Tiles install faster, drain quickly, have a little more give and can be repaired one tile at a time. Acrylic gives a smooth, seamless surface with a true bounce that suits tennis and serious pickleball. For backyard basketball and school courts, tiles are often the practical choice.

Feature	Modular tiles	Acrylic coating
Installation on a cured slab	Fast, clip together	Several coats, weather dependent
Drainage	Water drains through	Water runs off the surface
Repairs	Swap single tiles	Patch and recoat
Best for	Backyard basketball, school courts	Tennis, pickleball, club courts

If acrylic suits your court better, see our court painting page.

What are the best outdoor basketball court tiles?

The best outdoor basketball court tiles are UV-stabilised so they don't fade or go brittle in Australian sun, have a textured surface for grip, drain well and lock together firmly so they don't shift under hard cuts. A good warranty is a sign the manufacturer stands behind outdoor use. We help you compare ranges.

Things to compare:

• UV stability and colour fade resistance
• Grip, wet and dry
• Ball bounce and shock absorption
• Locking system strength
• Edging and ramp options for a safe, tidy finish

Can you build a backyard court with tiles?

Yes. Backyard basketball courts on tiles are a practical way to get a proper court at home. One of our Victorian crews built a backyard half court on grey tiles, finished with a key, a three-point line and a feature wall. We check access, drainage and slab levels first, then lay the tiles and mark the lines.

A half court fits on many suburban blocks and can also carry pickleball or four square lines. For more backyard options, see backyard sports courts.

Are tile courts good for schools?

Tile courts suit schools because they're hard-wearing, drain quickly after rain and can carry several sports in different colours. One of our Victorian crews built a school multi-sport court on modular tiles with new basketball hoops and netball lines. Damaged tiles can be replaced without closing the whole court for long.

We schedule school work for the holidays where possible. See sports courts for schools for full school projects.

How do sport court tiles drain?

Sport court tiles drain because water passes through the open or perforated tile surface and runs across the slab underneath, following the slab's falls to the edge. That's why the slab must be built with proper falls and somewhere for the water to go. Courts dry faster after rain, so play can restart sooner.

We plan where the water goes before the slab is poured, so it doesn't pond under the tiles or run into your house, shed or a neighbour's yard.

How we keep every tile court build compliant

Every tile court build we deliver follows the same approval, safety and construction checks, from backyard half courts to school multi-sport courts. Building the slab is the biggest part of a tile court, so most of these steps cover excavation, concrete, drainage and the people working on your site.

• Local council check for earthworks, drainage, setbacks, fencing, lighting and overlays
• Before You Dig Australia check before excavation
• AS 3600 for concrete slabs, with falls for drainage
• Sediment and stormwater controls during the slab build
• Work Health and Safety laws with Safe Work Method Statements for excavation and mobile plant
• Silica dust controls when cutting or grinding concrete
• AS 1428.1 considered for accessible paths to school and community courts
• Court dimensions for each sport marked on the tiles
• Licensed builders who hold the licence your state requires, with public liability insurance
• School sites: Working with Children checks for crews

What do you need from me to quote a tile court?

To quote a tile court, we need the court size you want, what's on the ground now, which sports to mark and who will use it. Photos of the area, including access from the street and where water runs in heavy rain, help us plan the slab, drainage and tiles accurately. Tell us:

• Court type and sports to mark (basketball, netball, pickleball, four square)
• New court, or tiles over an existing slab
• Court size, indoor or outdoor
• Site type: home, school, club or council
• What's on the ground now, slope and drainage
• Machinery and truck access
• Tile colours you like
• Hoops, fencing, lighting or a feature wall
• Approvals, plans and photos
• Timing and budget