Okay, here’s my blog post about putting together that batten basketball beech assembled wooden flooring:

Alright, so I decided to tackle this flooring project. I’d seen these “batten basketball beech” assembled wooden floors and thought, “Hey, I can do that!” It’s supposed to be good for, you know, like a sports area, so I figured it would be super durable for my workshop. I get pretty rough on floors, dropping tools and stuff.

Getting Started

First, I cleared out the whole space. This was probably the worst part, honestly. Moving all my tools and benches… ugh. But it had to be done. I made sure the subfloor was level-ish. It wasn’t perfect, but I used some of that leveling compound in the really bad spots. I am not expert.

Then I unboxed all the flooring. It came in these pre-assembled sections, which was nice. Less individual pieces to mess with. They were made of beech, which I guess is a pretty hard wood. Looked good, though. Kinda pale and uniform.

Laying it Down

I started in one corner, like the instructions said (yeah, I actually read them… sometimes). The first piece was easy – just kinda plopped it down. The “batten” part means there are these strips of wood underneath that create a little space. I guess that’s for shock absorption or something, important for the ball bounce.

The next pieces clicked together. It wasn’t super easy, I had to use a rubber mallet and a tapping block (which, of course, I didn’t have, so I used a scrap piece of 2×4) to get them to lock in. Gotta be careful not to damage the edges. Some of these went in better than other. It is hard work, but not complicated.

• Clear the room. (This is the worst!)
• Check the subfloor. (Make it kinda flat.)
• Unpack the flooring. (Lots of boxes.)
• Start in a corner. (Follow the instructions… mostly.)
• Click (and bang) them together. (Mallet time!)

The Tricky Parts

Getting around doorways and corners was a pain. I had to use my jigsaw to cut the flooring to fit. Measure twice, cut once, right? I messed up a couple of pieces, but luckily I had ordered extra. Always order extra!

The edges of the room were also a bit tricky. I left a small gap, like the instructions said, for expansion and contraction. Wood moves, apparently. I’ll cover that gap with some trim later.

Finishing Up

After I got all the flooring down, I gave it a good sweep. Then I stood back and admired my work. It actually looked pretty good! I’m not a professional, but I’m happy with how it turned out. It feels solid underfoot, and I’m pretty sure it can handle whatever I throw at it (or drop on it). Maybe I’ll even try shooting some hoops on it… just kidding (mostly).

Overall, I give to project a solid 7/10. Its hard work. But do able.