Okay, here’s my blog post about assembling a batten dancing rubber tree wooden floor:

So, I finally got around to tackling that flooring project I’ve been putting off. I decided to go with this “batten dancing rubber tree” wooden flooring – sounds fancy, right? It’s basically just planks of wood, but the name made me feel like a pro. I wanted something that looked good, would be reasonably durable, and, let’s be honest, wouldn’t completely break the bank.

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the room. That involved moving all the furniture, which, let me tell you, was a workout in itself. I swept the subfloor thoroughly, you can’t skipping the prep, or you’ll regret it later.

The Process

• I laid down a moisture barrier.
• I picked the longest, straightest wall to use as my starting point. That’s what the instructions, the wooden planks box, said.
• I used spacers to make sure I left a gap, Expansion, around the edges of the room.
• Then came the fun part – laying the first row of planks. I made sure to stagger the joints, you know, for that nice, random look.
• I did the tounge and groove thing, and secured them into place.
• Row after row, I kept clicking those planks together. It was surprisingly satisfying, like a giant puzzle.
• When I got to a tricky bit, like around a door frame, I grabbed my saw and carefully cut the plank to fit. Measure twice, cut once – that’s my motto!

Finishing Up

Once all the planks were down, I removed the spacers and installed the baseboards. That really finished the look, hiding those expansion gaps and giving it a nice, clean edge. Finally, I gave the whole floor a good cleaning.

There you have it, A totally doable project, even for a non-expert like me. It wasn’t instant magic, it took some time and sweat, but I’m pretty * my bare feet can feel good.