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Spring 2008 - Article 2

Sports Floor Update
Adding Three-Point Line

In our last issue of Essentially Speaking, we outlined the NCAA’s plans for extending the men’s three-point line. Today, we review the procedures for adding the new line (to review the overview article from the last issue, visit http://www.essind.com/News/NWLTR-intro.htm and look under the archive area).

1. Prep entire floor as you would for a normal recoat. For some of you that means wet screening and for others that means using an auto-scrubber and pads.
   
   
2. Wet screen the area where the new three-point line is to go using 150 screens and either Citrus Scrub ’N Shine (#525) or Sport Prep (#1127). Make sure the area is well screened as this is critical for paint adhesion.
   
   
3. Tape floor for new three-point line.
   
   
4. Paint line using a contrasting color to the existing three-point line. (If the current line is dark, use a lighter color for the new line).
   
   
5. Remove tape soon after paint application so as not to pull off existing finish under tape.
   
   
6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 on other end of the floor.
   
   
7. Allow lines to dry for at least 24 hours, more if humid conditions exist.
   
   
8. Abrade new game lines with a doodle-bug or
   sanding block.
   
   
9. Tack lines well and re-tack entire floor.
   
   
10. Apply two coats of Sport Kote^® (#222) or
    appropriate OMU to the entire floor.