An action backing is better for sports activities. Stain resistance is another consideration. Olefin carpeting is better than nylon in a high-spill area. And durability is a factor. For carpet color, Janie Cochran of Stylemark in Dalton, Georgia, recommends using variegated rather than a solid color.
Solids show everything.
Carpet patterns don't have to be run of the mill. A church can have its logo or even basketball lines woven into carpeting. When covered by chairs for worship, the sports lines in the carpet are hardly noticeable. Lighting Cues Lighting is a major concern in a multipurpose facility because sports activities, worship, and theater all require different intensities and forms of lighting. The issue becomes more complicated if television or video recording takes place in the facility.