Some of the older courts had their lines painted using a paint consisting of chlorinated rubber. This material causes problems with cracking both along the outer edges and across, the lines.
The co-efficiency of expansion between the macadam and the lines causes this problem. Although modern paints greatly reduce this risk – being of the same material consistency as the main court paint, Richard has further developed a technique which ensure his lines never crack along their seams.
Clear illustrations of cracking around the lines casued by using unsuitable paint. Lines painted by Richard will not crack along the seems
Cracking along the seams of your lines does not necessarily mean you will need to have the whole court resurfaced, in most cases Richard can repair cracking along the seams of lines.