Padel Tennis has taken over UAE by a storm. The rise in popularity of this sport has been remarkable and with the promotion from the Padel Association in UAE by hosting regular tournaments, this sport has been increasing substantially across the region. Gulf Trading FZE has been specializing in building premium padel courts that truly lives up to its quality & standards. With courts built all across UAE, the demand for padel courts kept increasing and so did the much-needed brilliant craftsmanship of Gulf Trading FZE. Enter PadelAe Gulf Trading FZE was tasked with building up of 8 indoor WPT panoramic padel courts. The technical details of the fencing structure were as follows: Panoramic U-shaped background with solid top plate 150x10mm. Resistant to impacts in two pieces of 5m, joined together by autodrill screws. These pieces are perfectly joined, with an upper frame of electro-welded and folded mesh of 50x50x4mm. of 2000x1000mm. steel with hole for glass 2995x1995mm. and lower U of 20x20x20mm for anchoring crystals to the floor.• 8 modules of 3000×2000 mm. of structural tube 80x40x2 mm. steel with electro-welded mesh 50x50x4 mm. of 3000×2000 mm. of steel. 4 modules of 3000×2000 mm. of structural tube 80x40x2 mm. steel with electro-welded mesh 50x50x4 mm. Steel for access to play area. Fixation in each module through 2 anchoring plates of 230x140x10 mm. galvanized steel by immersion. Tempered glass – 18 pieces of 2995x1995x12mm The turf used here is the famous Drive Pro from Realturf based in Spain. Our experience in the manufacturing of padel courts in UAE has allowed us to cater to our clients’ needs at the earliest and maintain any sort of immediate rectification work that might arise.

When selecting the flooring for your next commercial project, there is a plethora of options to choose from. Two trends that have been the talk of the town are; terrazzo & polished concrete, that are not only reliable in terms of durability, low maintenance but also sustainability. There is a fine line between the two even though both of them share similar features and look. Gulf Trading FZE is here to differentiate between the two. Differences between Terrazzo & Polished concrete One of the main differences between the two is the cement-to-aggregate ratio. Polished concrete contains more cement whereas terrazzo contains more aggregates. Polished concrete generally has about 70% cement mix and 30% aggregates, whereas terrazzo has exactly the opposite; 30% cement mix and 70% marble chip aggregate. Polished concrete mostly relies on chemical dyes and densifiers. It involves polishing the slab itself. Whereas terrazzo involves covering up the concrete slab with epoxy and aggregates mixture and then grind and polished to finish. Terrazzo – An overview Today’s terrazzo is made with either cement or epoxy and later on a variety of aggregates are added including marble, stones, glass etc. As of late, terrazzo has been in great demand because of its functionality and design capabilities. It gives architects & designers great variety of color schemes and patterns to work with. Latest terrazzo technologies, incorporating epoxy and a wide variety of aggregates has transformed the way we used to look at terrazzo for floors exclusively. Now, modern day terrazzo can be used for countertops, tables, chairs, walls & the possibilities are endless! Terrazzo can be used in all sorts of facilities but is mostly used in museums, libraries, educational facilities, hospitals & government offices. Polished Concrete – An overview Polished concrete is a highly durable and low maintenance option. This is done on either a new pour or an existing slab. There are a variety of color dyes to choose from to showcase beautiful designs & it also acts as highly slip resistant. Polished concrete because of its great reflective properties during daylight, it can also reduce electricity cost. Gulf Trading FZE – Expertise We work with both terrazzo & polished concrete in UAE & are well-versed with the installation procedures. Get in touch with our team to assist you with your projects at sales@gulftrading-uae.com

Padel tennis is becoming more popular by the day. The game that originated from Spain, took the world by storm and has quickly made its way all across the globe with much popularity in the GCC region, especially padel tennis in UAE & Qatar. There are loads of different flooring that can be used for padel courts as long as they provide a regular bounce and avoid the accumulation of water on the surface: Porous concrete – This type of surface has pores from which water can be drained. Cement – Cement makes the ball bounce faster and higher because of its smoothness. This is not the ideal playing surface for padel tennis. Synthetic materials such as resin are another option which are quite famous and used for tennis and approved by ITF standards to make the game faster, medium and slow paced. Artificial Turf – This is the most common and long lasting surface which allows for a slower paced game play. Although there is a variety of artificial turf for padel tennis as well. Advantage of using artificial turf for your padel court: Artificial turf is a lot softer than its counterparts and you can have lots of benefits of using artificial turf for padel courts. Players need to move around a lot inside the court and the constant back and forth can damage the joints and knees if the surface is hard, hence this pressure is evaded by the use of artificial turf. Additionally, artificial grass makes sure the ball doesn’t bounce too high or too fast. This results in a better gameplay experience for players. With the added use of sand infill, the game experience becomes even better. Click here if you want to know more about the benefits of using sand infill for your padel court. Maintenance of artificial turf for padel court: The maintenance of your artificial turf for padel court depends on a wide range of factors such as the type of artificial turf, frequency of use, climate, humidity, sand type etc. Certain maintenance tasks will remain necessary to avoid the artificial turf losing its character: Regular cleaning of the surface Brushing of the silica sand Prevention action to avoid contamination due to fungus Replacement of silica sand Control and verification of joints