Okay, here’s my blog post about setting up that portable wooden volleyball court floor:

Alright, so I finally got around to tackling this project I’ve been putting off – setting up a keel volleyball parquet portable wooden flooring. Sounds fancy, huh? It’s basically a wooden volleyball court floor that you can move around. I wanted something I could set up in the backyard for practice and then pack away when I’m done.

Getting Started

First things first, I unpacked everything. There were a LOT of wooden panels. I made sure I had enough space to lay them all out and sort of see what I was working with. I also checked the instructions, even though, let’s be honest, I usually just wing it.

The Keel System

The “keel” part is basically the understructure. It’s a bunch of supports that the wooden panels sit on. These were surprisingly easy to put together. They just clicked into place. I started by laying out the perimeter, kind of like building a frame for a picture.

Laying the Floor

Once the keel was down, I started laying down the wooden panels. This was the most time-consuming part. Each panel had these little interlocking edges, and you had to make sure they were all lined up perfectly. I’d say this is where having a second person would really help, but I managed on my own. I made sure to stagger the joints, I think they called it, so it looks better, and is probably is stronger too.

It took some, okay, a lot of, tapping with a rubber mallet to get everything snug. My arms definitely got a workout! But, panel by panel, the floor started to take shape. I kept checking to make sure everything was level and that the panels were fully connected. A few times, I had to backtrack and redo a section because I messed up the alignment.

Finishing Up

Finally, after what felt like forever, I got all the panels down. It looked awesome! I walked around on it, testing it out, making sure it felt solid and even. There were a few edges that needed a little extra tapping, but overall, it was pretty good. I then grabed my volleyball and try to do some serving, the floor felt really responsive.

Final Thoughts

It did took longer than I expected, especially doing it solo. But, It’s totally doable. If you are up to a little challenge and have the patience, it’s actually a rewarding experience to have your own court. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, I’d say go for it! Just make sure you have plenty of space, a rubber mallet, and maybe a friend to help out.