"Roll-on" question

[CUDangled]

We've all used the term "roll-on" to describe floors that aren't sport court (or similar) and aren't bare concrete.

What are some of the actual product names that are used? I am trying to do a little research and I haven't had much luck.

We are talking to a local sports facility that currently has a turf field for soccer and football. The turf is sitting on a nice and smooth concrete floor with boards/glass around the playing field which just scream "turn me into a hockey rink". While we may not win this battle, I want to research potential methods of converting the floor to "roll-on" for hockey applications. The idea has been discussed to pull the turf up for hockey tournaments (or seasonally as the "popular sports" change) and put it back down. Another rink we play at does this on a weekly basis so, I know it is at least feasible, although probably pretty costly.

I know it would be better (for hockey) to put a sport court, or similar surface down, but for cost effectiveness, I think we need to start with a cheaper solution.

Thanks!

[patb16]

The name of the urethane product is actually called 'Roll On'. I know they use it on both concrete and wood surfaces as I actually applied this stuff before on a rink that I used to work at.

http://www.roll-on.com/
http://www.westernskate.com/skate_floor_coatings.htm

Hopefully that will help.

[CUDangled]

Dang, that was unexpected. Kind of like Kleenex, I guess. haha

[CUDangled]

Okay, I checked out that product. Maybe this is what I am thinking of, maybe not. The finished product doesn't look like painted concrete, it looks almost like a plastic or rubber. Like a giant square of sport court, only completely smooth. Is this the same product?

Sorry for the ignorance on this topic.

[DblJ44]

The product can be tinted like paint to be any number of colors if I remember correctly.

[MDE3]

The skating properties are decent when fresh, but on the rink I used to skate on..Blue "Roll-On" over concrete, the surface used to lose it's grip fairly quickly..it was typically pretty good for about 3 - 4 weeks then it would fade. Pucks tens to be slow on these surfaces..but it's better than nothing. Process needs to be redone pretty regularily it sems..at least that was true in that rink.

[CUDangled]

Okay, bringing and old thread back from the dead...

I looked into the roll-on product that was mentioned earlier but this product looks like it is to be used on a wood floor. Any ideas for a cement surface?

[DannyG]

look up the product on the internet, or use one of the links above?

The company does indeed make the product for concrete. It is a good, industry-recognized product.

[AZHockeyGuy]

The technical term for these "Roll On" paints used are usually polyurethane or polypropylene. Hope that helps. My dad owned a roller skating rink where we also had inline hockey leagues. The roll on had good grip for about 4-6 months. But it is pretty expensive to keep painting the floor every few months. The other downside is that it rubs off on all your gear soon for about a month after painting if you take a spill. Goalies also don't like their pads changing colors much. Hope this helps.