Okay, here’s my blog post about installing batten volleyball engineer wooden flooring, written from my personal experience:

Alright, folks, so I finally tackled that project I’ve been putting off for, like, ever – putting down new flooring in my makeshift home gym. I wanted something that could handle some serious impact, you know, for those intense volleyball drills I like to do. After way too much online window shopping, I decided on batten volleyball engineer wooden flooring. It seemed like the best of both worlds: tough enough for sports, but still looked good.

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the entire room. This was probably the most annoying part, honestly. Moving all that gym equipment was a workout in itself! Once everything was out, I gave the old floor a good sweep and vacuum. I even went over it with a damp mop, just to make sure it was super clean. You don’t want any dust or dirt messing with the new floor.

The Batten System

This is where things get a little more interesting. The “batten” part of the name refers to these wooden strips that you lay down first. So, I measured out the room and figured out how many battens I needed, making sure to leave a little gap around the edges of the room for expansion (wood can swell with humidity, you know). Then, I started laying the battens down, using some heavy-duty construction adhesive. I used a level to make sure everything was nice and even. This part was kinda like building a giant puzzle frame.

Laying the Floorboards

Once the adhesive on the battens was dry (I gave it a full 24 hours, just to be safe), it was time for the actual flooring. These engineer wooden floorboards came with a click-lock system, which was surprisingly easy to use. I just lined up the boards, clicked them together, and gave them a good tap with a rubber mallet. It was pretty satisfying, actually. I started in one corner and worked my way across the room, row by row.

cut the boards

I borrowed the electric saw from our neighbor, and then measured, marked, and cut the boards with the saw.

Finishing Touches

The last row of boards was a bit tricky, because I had to cut them to fit the remaining space. I used a jigsaw for this, which made it a little easier to get the right shape. Once all the boards were down, I installed some baseboards around the edges of the room to cover up that expansion gap and give it a nice, finished look.

The Result

Honestly, I was pretty proud of myself! The floor looked amazing, and it felt super solid underfoot. I moved all my gym equipment back in, and I’ve already had a few intense volleyball sessions on it. It’s holding up great, and it’s so much better than the old concrete floor I had before. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, I’d say go for it! It’s a bit of work, but totally worth it in the end.