Okay, here’s my blog post about setting up that LVL dancing soft maple portable wooden flooring:

Alright, so I’ve been wanting a decent practice space for dancing at home for ages. Carpet’s no good, and my regular floors are way too hard. I finally decided to take the plunge and get one of those portable dance floors. I went with the LVL, soft maple, wooden kind – seemed like a good balance of quality and, you know, not breaking the bank.

Getting Started

First thing I did was clear out a space in my spare room. This thing wasn’t huge, but I still needed a good chunk of free area. I measured it all out beforehand, obviously, to make sure it would fit. Don’t want to get halfway through and realize you’re short on space!

Then came the unboxing. It arrived in a few separate boxes, which was kinda nice because it made it easier to carry inside. Each box contained, the panels, obviously.

Putting it Together

The assembly was…well, let’s just say it took a little longer than I expected. It wasn’t hard, exactly, but it was definitely a bit fiddly.

• The panels themselves are pretty heavy, solid wood.
• The edges interlock, which is cool for stability, but you have to get them lined up just right.
• I ended up using a rubber mallet (gently!) to tap some of the pieces together. My hands alone weren’t quite cutting it.

I started in one corner and worked my way out, connecting the panels one by one. It was kind of like a giant puzzle. The instructions were mostly pictures, which was okay, but a few more words wouldn’t have hurt! I definitely had a moment or two of “wait, is this right?”

My biggest tip here: Take your time. Don’t rush it. If a panel isn’t fitting quite right, don’t force it. Back up, check the alignment, and try again. I found that wiggling them a bit sometimes helped them slide into place.

The Finished Product

After a couple of hours (and a few breaks to stretch my back!), I finally got the whole thing assembled. And honestly? It looked pretty great. The soft maple has a nice, smooth finish, and it felt amazing under my feet. Way better than the bare floor.

I did a few test moves – some basic steps, a few turns – and it felt really solid. No wobbling or shifting. The springiness was just right, not too bouncy, but enough to give some cushion to my jumps.

Overall, I’m super happy with it. It was a bit of a workout to put together, but totally worth it for the end result. Now I can finally practice properly at home without killing my joints! I’m planning on adding some trim around the edges, just to make it look a little more finished, but that’s a project for another day.