I. Scope of Work:

This specification outlines procedures for color coating new asphalt or to restore a color coating on an existing asphalt tennis court.

II. NEW ASPHALT:

The asphalt surface shall have proper slope to insure good drainage. Low areas to have no standing water greater then one-eight (1/8’’) inch. The new asphalt shall have cured a minimum of fourteen days. (See ECC general recommendations.)

If the new asphalt is rough textured, EXTOL RESURFACER(ECC-004) can be applied to reduce porosity and create a smoother surface.

If RESURFACER is not required or following an application of RESURFACER proceed to color coat the asphalt surface.
Use a mortar type mixer to combine EXTOL COLOR COAT Sand and Water using the following formula (by volume):

• 
  EXTOL 3000 Color – Two (2) parts
• 
  Sand (Oklahoma #1) – One (1) part
• 
  Clean Water – Up to five-tenths (0.5) part

A somewhat fluid mix is desirable therefore it may be necessary to adjust the proportions accordingly. It is important to maintain a high level of the 3000 color for proper binding of the sand and for good adhesion to the asphalt. This is the base mix and is applied in two separate applications. After the second application has dried, the third and final color coat is to be applied. This third coat does not contain sand and consists of the following: (by Vol.)
Extol 3000 color One Part
Clean Water Up to five-tenths (0.5) part

After this third and final color coat has dried, mark the tandard tennis court dimensions using masking tape and then apply ETOL acrylic white line paint. (See specification ECC-008)

III. RESTORATION OF PREVIOUSLY COLOR COATED TENNIS COURTS:

The condition of the asphalt must be addressed prior to application of new color. Correct any reflection or shrinkage cracks, raveling, spalling or upheavals and depressions. Insure that proper drainage exists and repair any low spots. There should be no standing water greater then one-eight (1/8’’) inch. Previously applied looser peeling Color Coating must be removed.

Oil, grease or dirt must be removed. Usually, in the case of previously color coated tennis courts RESURFACER is not necessary.

When repairs have been completed proceed to squeegee apply a new color recoat using the following base coat formula (by volume):
Mix the following thoroughly in a Mortar type mixer:

• EXTOL 3000 Color – Two (2) parts
• Sand (90 mesh) – One (1) part
• Clean Water – Up to one (1) part

A runny mixture is desired that will squeegee well.

After this base coat has dried sometimes a second application is desirable. Normally, however, just a finally (top) coat is applied using the following mixture (by volume):

• EXTOL 3000 color One (1) part
• Clean Water Up to five-tenths (0.5) parts

After this top coat has been applied and has dried, mark the standard tennis court dimensions using masking tape and then paint brush or roller apply EXTOL White Line Paint. (See Spec. ECC-008)