Hard bases give the widest options
Stable concrete and asphalt are common starting points for modular and roll-out court systems. Existing hard courts can also be reviewed where condition, levels and drainage are suitable.
Sports & Courts · Specific answer
What Base Does Sports Flooring Need?
Apollo modular tile and roll-out sports-flooring pathways are selected over a suitable supporting base. The exact preparation depends on the product and site, but stability, levels and drainage should be resolved first.
Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Reviewed September 2026 · Current live planning resource
Soft ground usually needs preparation
Natural grass, loose fill and unsuitable soft ground are not treated as direct-finish bases for Apollo court tiles or roll-out flooring. A suitable prepared base should be designed before the finish is selected.
The final product controls the preparation
Bonded, loose-lay, modular and portable systems do not all require the same preparation. Follow the final selected flooring specification and site assessment.
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