Okay, so the other day, I decided to tackle this project: installing rubber dancing hevea assembly wooden flooring. Sounds fancy, right? It’s basically just wood flooring made from rubberwood, and it’s supposed to be pretty durable and eco-friendly. I’d been putting it off for ages, but finally got around to it.

First things first, I cleared out the room. This was probably the most annoying part, honestly. Moving all the furniture, rolling up the old rug… it’s always a bigger job than you think.

Next, I made sure the subfloor was clean and level. I had some old laminate down before, so I ripped that up. Thankfully, the concrete underneath was in pretty good shape. Just needed a good sweep and a quick check with a level to make sure there weren’t any major bumps or dips. I used the tool to check out.

• Removed old flooring and cleaned the subfloor.
• Checked the level.

Getting Started with the Wood

Then came the fun part – unpacking the wood! These planks were “hevea assembly,” meaning they had this click-lock system. Seemed simple enough. I laid out a few rows without any glue or nails, just to get a feel for the pattern and make sure I had enough material. I wanted to make sure the seams were staggered, you know, for a more natural look.

I then started clicking the planks together. It was a bit tricky at first, figuring out the right angle to get them to lock properly. But once I got the hang of it, it went pretty smoothly. The “rubber dancing” part, I guess, refers to how the wood has a bit of give, which makes it comfortable to walk on. Although, I didn’t do any actual dancing on it at that point, focus on the task.

The Tricky Bits

The real challenge came when I got to the edges of the room. I had to cut some of the planks to fit, which, let me tell you, is not my forte. I used a circular saw, but it definitely wasn’t pretty. There were a few… uh… “imperfect” cuts. Luckily, the baseboards covered most of my mistakes. Phew!

After cutting some of the planks I continued to piece the rest of the planks.

Finishing Up

Once all the planks were down, I installed the baseboards. Again, not my favorite task, but it really does make a difference in the overall look. It hides all those messy edges and gives it a polished finish.

Finally, I moved all the furniture back in, and… done! It actually looked pretty good, if I do say so myself. It’s definitely warmer and quieter than the old laminate. And the fact that it’s made from sustainable rubberwood makes me feel a little bit better about my environmental impact.

Would I do it again? Maybe. It was a lot of work, but the result is worth it. Just maybe next time I’ll get someone to help with the cutting.