Alpha Grip Non-Slip Stripe and Athletic Court Paint
- SlipDoctors® Alpha Grip is an acrylic waterborne anti-slip paint that prevents slipping on concrete surfaces like sidewalks, parking lots, and is ideal for pickleball and basketball courts.
- Suitable for creating lines and markings, it remains durable even under heavy foot traffic or harsh outdoor weather conditions. For sport courts with harsh winters a penetraing sealer like Hydro Prime is required.
- Our commercial-grade coating is easy to apply, durable, and provides a semi-gloss textured finish that is safe for bare feet. It offers long-lasting protection to prevent slips and falls.
- Offers enhanced safety and traction on concrete walkways, warehouses, parking lots, play areas, athletic courts, and more.
- Easily applied using a roller with a dry time of two hours and fully cured in 24 hours. Its quick-drying formula allows for a speedy return to use, minimizing downtime for any sporting or public area.
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor areas that are exposed to harsh chemicals. Severe climate changes require a penetrating sealer for prep.
- Available in multiple popular colors.
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Rough Concrete (75-100 sq ft/gallon)
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Note: If you use Prime Coat Resurfacer first, the coverage can increase to 100-150 sq ft per gallon.
Alpha Grip is an eco-friendly, waterborne, highly durable non-slip paint that can be used on concrete, asphalt, prepped wood, and more.
This non-toxic, anti-slip coating can be used for painting walkways and asphalt or concrete courts for sports, making it the preferred choice or active sports with pickleball and basketball.
This water-based acrylic paint is perfect for striping asphalt parking lots, enhancing playgrounds, improving athletic courts, and for virtually any setting requiring additional traction on pavement. It's easy to apply and dries quick.
This coating is widely used to improve both the safety and functionality of pickleball and basketball courts. It serves a dual purpose: providing protection and creating an anti-slip surface, as well as accurately painting the pickleball lines on concrete, which is essential for gameplay. Moreover, its durability ensures it withstands heavy foot traffic and harsh weather conditions without fading or wearing away quickly. This keeps courts and safety areas colorful and harmless for a long time, making it an economical option for private, business and public use.
Not sure which colors to choose for your court? Explore our court template gallery for inspiration and measurements!
Alpha Grip can be applied quickly and easily with a roller. It's typically dry to the touch within 1 hours and fully cured in 24 hours. For athletic court outdoor concrete surfaces we require Hydro Prime to ensure best adhesion and to prevent moisture issues. Before applying, ensure your concrete surface is prepared to the correct profile for best results. Download our Concrete Surface Preparation & Coating Guide to understand how to assess and prepare your surface before application.
Coefficient of Friction
- 0.77 Wet DCOF - ANSI A137.1 / A326.3
- 0.71 Wet DCOF - NFSI B101.3
- 0.80 Wet SCOF - NFSI B101.1
- Read product label and Technical Data Sheet (TDS) thoroughly before application to review safety precautions, surface preparation, and full application instructions.
- Videos are available to illustrate basic application instructions.
- Always wear the recommended safety equipment and follow safety precautions.
- Slight color variations are possible between different lot numbers. We recommend mixing paint from different lot numbers together to achieve consistent color results.
- Surface preparation varies by surface. Please review the TDS for detailed information.
- Do not apply when surface temperature is below 50F (10C). Do not apply if precipitation is expected within 24 hours of application.
- All substrates must be clean, dry, and free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, soil, soap residue, wax, flaking paint, and other soluble contaminants. Areas with oil buildup or existing epoxy coatings may require power washing or abrading the surface before application.
- Moisture barriers are highly recommended. New concrete will require additional prep with a concrete densifier or water barrier membrane. Contact us for details. Always test product for proper adhesion. Consider using SlipDoctors Resurfacer to get better consistency and coverage.
- Avoid evening and night applications when possible due to cooler temperatures. At lower temperatures or high humidity, extra time will be required for the paint to dry.
- Use a drill mixer or hand stir to thoroughly mix Alpha Grip before application. Stir frequently to ensure even additive distribution. No thinning is required.
- Apply using a 3/8 inch nap roller. Apply in uniform coats with light, even pressure. Avoid thick coats.
- Wait 1-2 hours to apply second coat. The second coat should be applied at a right angle to the first coat.
- CLEAN UP: Clean spills, splatters, tools and other equipment with warm soapy waters.
- When applying Alpha Grip outdoors in freezing temperatures, start by thoroughly cleaning and repairing the concrete surface to ensure it is free of debris and structurally sound. Apply Hydro Prime, a penetrating sealer, to reduce water absorption, followed by our concrete and masonry primer, Prime Coat, to enhance adhesion and durability. Once both products have fully cured, apply Alpha Grip in thin, even coats, following all temperature guidelines and recommended curing times. Finally, monitor the weather to ensure temperatures remain above the minimum required during application and curing—this helps the coating form a strong, resilient bond that resists freeze-thaw damage.
- For general cleaning and maintenance, rinse with pH-neutral cleaner and low-pressure rinse.
