Okay, here’s my blog post about the “cushions dancing solid assembled wooden flooring” project:

So, I decided to tackle this flooring project in my living room. I’d been putting it off, but the old carpet was just gross, and I wanted something that looked nicer and was easier to clean. I went with solid assembled wooden flooring because, well, I like the look of it, and I figured it would be pretty durable.

First things first, I ripped out that nasty old carpet. Man, that was a job in itself! Dust, dirt, and who-knows-what-else hiding underneath. I made sure to wear a mask and gloves – wouldn’t want to breathe in all that junk.

Next, I had to get the subfloor ready. It was pretty uneven in spots, so I used some leveling compound to smooth things out. I just poured it on, spread it around with a trowel, and let it dry. Took a bit of time, but it was worth it to get a nice, flat surface.

• Ripped old carpet.
• Clean dust and dirt.
• Smooth subfloor.

Then came the underlayment. I chose this cushioned stuff because I wanted a bit of extra comfort and soundproofing. It was pretty easy to roll out and cut to size with a utility knife. I taped the seams together to keep it all in place.

Now for the fun part – laying the actual wood flooring! It was a “solid assembled” type, meaning the pieces were already glued together in sections. Made it way easier than dealing with individual planks, I can tell you that! I started in one corner and just worked my way across the room, snapping the sections together. It had a tongue and groove system which sounds easier than it turned out to be.

I must have spent a good hour just getting the first few rows right. Making sure everything was lined up and level was crucial, otherwise, the whole floor would be wonky.

The Dancing Cushions

Here is what the “dancing cushions” come in. Once a big section was done, I could walk and jump on that area. It felt so comfortable with the cushions and underlayment! Just like cushions were dancing!

Once I got the hang of it, it went pretty smoothly. I did have to cut some pieces to fit around doorways and along the walls, but I rented a saw from the hardware store, so that wasn’t too bad.

Finally, I installed the baseboards to cover up the edges and give it a finished look. A little bit of caulking to fill in any gaps, and that was it!

Honestly, it took longer than I expected, a whole weekend, and my back was killing me afterward, but it was totally worth it. The floor looks amazing, and it feels so much better than that old carpet. Plus, it’s so much easier to keep clean! I’m pretty proud of myself for doing it all myself, and I’m definitely happy with how it all turned out.