While the initial upfront cost of NB brand basketball court wood flooring may be higher than cheaper synthetic or laminate sports floors, the long-term total cost of ownership makes it by far the most cost-effective choice for any facility that plans to operate for more than 5 years.

Most low-cost synthetic sports floors need to be completely replaced after 5-7 years of heavy use, as their surface wears down, their shock absorption breaks down, and they start to develop tears, bubbles, and dangerous uneven spots. NB brand basketball court wood flooring, by contrast, has a projected service life of over 30 years, with many original NB floors installed in the 1990s still in perfect working condition today. Over that 30-year lifespan, a facility with an NB floor will only need to pay for 2-3 light resurfacing treatments, which cost a tiny fraction of what it would cost to replace a full synthetic floor 4 or 5 times over the same period. The reduced injury rates that come with NB floors also save facilities thousands of dollars in potential liability costs, as players are far less likely to get seriously injured on a properly maintained NB court. Many facility owners who have switched to NB floors report that they are able to charge higher rental rates for their court time, because players are willing to pay a premium to play on a high-quality, professional-level surface that is safe and fun to use. This increased revenue, combined with the drastically reduced maintenance and replacement costs, means that most NB flooring installations pay for themselves completely in less than 8 years.