One of the biggest advantages of choosing NB Basketball Wood Floors for any facility is their incredibly low long-term maintenance requirements, which saves facility managers thousands of dollars in operating costs over the decades of the floor’s lifespan. Unlike synthetic sports floors that require specialized cleaning chemicals, frequent patching, and complete replacement every 10 to 15 years, an NB maple floor only needs basic, simple care to stay in peak condition for 30 years or more.

The regular maintenance routine for an NB basketball wood floor is as simple as daily dry mopping with a microfiber pad to remove dust and loose dirt, and occasional damp mopping with a pH-neutral wood floor cleaner to remove stubborn scuffs and marks. There is no need for expensive specialized equipment or harsh chemical treatments, and the floor does not need to be re-coated every single year like many lower-quality hardwood sports floors. Every 8 to 12 years, depending on the level of use, the floor can be lightly sanded and re-coated with a fresh layer of NB’s signature finish, a process that takes just a few days and restores the surface to the exact same condition it was in on the day it was first installed. This refinishing process can be repeated at least 4 times over the life of the floor, meaning that the initial investment in the NB court is spread out over 30+ years, making it far more cost-effective in the long run than cheaper synthetic alternatives that need to be completely replaced multiple times in that same period. Facility managers consistently report that once they install an NB basketball wood floor, they spend far less time and money on floor maintenance, and far more time focusing on running their programs and serving their community.