Okay, here’s my blog post about putting together that volleyball court floor:
So, the other day I decided to tackle this project I’d been putting off – assembling a wooden floor for a volleyball court using battens and sleepers. It sounded way more intimidating than it actually was, to be honest.
Getting Started
First things first, I gathered all my materials. I had a big pile of wooden flooring planks, a bunch of sleepers (those are the long, sturdy pieces of wood that go underneath), and the battens (thinner strips that sit on top of the sleepers). I also made sure I had my tools: a saw, a drill, screws, a measuring tape, a level, and my trusty hammer. Oh, and safety glasses! Don’t forget those.
Laying the Foundation
The first step was laying out the sleepers. I spaced them out evenly across the area where the court was going to be. This part took a bit of measuring and adjusting to make sure they were all parallel and level. It was a bit like solving a giant wooden puzzle.
Attaching the Battens
Once the sleepers were in place, I started attaching the battens. I placed them perpendicular to the sleepers, creating a grid-like pattern. I used screws to secure them to the sleepers, making sure everything was nice and tight. This is where the level came in handy again, to ensure the battens were all even.
Assembling the Floor
- I started laying down the wooden planks on the batten.
- Clicking them together. Some were stubborn!
- Using the hammer to gently tap them.
I worked my way across the entire area, row by row. I also had to cut some planks at the end. Finally, the entire floor was assembled.
The Finished Product
After all the sawing, drilling, and hammering, I finally stood back and looked at the finished product. It was a real wooden volleyball court floor! It felt solid and sturdy, and it looked pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. It was a satisfying feeling to see it all come together.
It might sound like it is hard to do. Just get your tools and materials ready and do it step by step.
