Okay, here’s my blog post about the LVL Basketball birch assembly wooden flooring project:

Alright, guys, so I took on this project – putting in a birch basketball court floor. It was… an experience. Let me tell you all about it, from start to finish.

Getting Started: So Much Prep!

First things first, I had to get the space ready. This wasn’t just slapping some wood down. I cleared out the entire area. Leveled and Cleand the floor, making sure it was super smooth. Any bumps or dips, and the whole floor would be messed up. I used the leveler and it made all my hard work much easier.

Laying Down the LVL

Next up, the LVL, the laminated veneer lumber, the material that I choose. I unpacked everything, letting the wood acclimate to the room. I also measured and cut some special tools. A bunch of it! This is important so the wood doesn’t warp later from humidity and temperature changes. It needed time to settle in.

I had to cut the LVL to the right place to fit the space.

The Assembly

Now for the fun part – actually putting the floor together! These pieces were tongue and groove, so they’re supposed to fit together snugly.I used glue,and slammed in LVL by a rubber hammer. I started from one corner of the room and worked my way across, row by row.

Make sure every piece is tight against the next.

Finishing Touches

After all the wood was down, I will have to let the pro to do the sanding and painting. So I clean up my tools and take a good look at the room.

There are still a lot work to do. But I did the most difficult part,the assembly.

It’s all about taking it one step at a time. Just keep at it, and you’ll get there!