Core 77 have put together a fascinating article explain how busy indoor arena’s in the US switch the playing surface from wood to ice to vinyl as they host various events throughout the sporting calendar. Most venues are home to several codes of sport at anyone time and turnaround times are tight. See below a brilliant time-lapse of basketball flooring taken at the Staples Centre during the arena’s 6 Playoff Games in 4 Days, May 17th – May 20th, 2012
