Okay, so I’ve been wanting to set up a little dance practice area in my spare room for a while now. I didn’t want to mess up the existing floor, and I definitely needed something I could move around or take with me if I ever moved. That’s when I started looking into portable dance floors, specifically the ones with battens.
First, I measured the area where I wanted the floor to go. Gotta make sure it fits, right? I jotted down those numbers because, let’s be real, I’d forget them otherwise. I decided that this area is sufficent enough for me.
Then came the fun part – choosing the wood! I went with a decent-looking, but not super expensive, engineered board. I’m not a professional dancer, just wanted something sturdy enough to handle my clumsy moves. And I figured, it is not very necessary to buy the super expensive ones.
Next, I got some wooden battens. These are basically just strips of wood that go underneath the floorboards and give them support and a bit of spring. I made sure to get enough to cover the whole area, spacing them out evenly. It’s kind of like building a mini-deck, but indoors.
The actual assembly was… well, it was a learning experience. I laid down the battens first, making sure they were all lined up and spaced correctly. Then, I started placing the floorboards on top, interlocking them together. Some of them were a little stubborn, so I had to use a rubber mallet to gently tap them into place. Don’t want to damage anything!
- Measure the space.
- Choose the wood.
- Gather the battens.
- Lay the battens.
- Place the floorboards.
It took a bit of time, and my back was definitely feeling it by the end, but I finally got it all put together. I stepped back to admire my handiwork – a perfectly good, portable dance floor! It’s not perfect, a few of the boards aren’t exactly flush, but hey, it works! I can dance on it without worrying about scratching up the floor underneath, and I can take it apart and move it if I need to. Success!
And this whole process is finished! I’m super pround of myself!