Okay, here’s my blog post about putting together that basketball court flooring:

Alright, so I decided to tackle this project – putting in some batten basketball rubber tree assembled wooden flooring. Sounds fancy, right? It’s basically just pre-made wood flooring sections that you put together. I’d been wanting a decent surface to shoot some hoops on, and the old concrete slab just wasn’t cutting it anymore.

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared the area. Weeds, rocks, random junk that always seems to accumulate – all gone. Then, I got a good, solid base down. you gotta make sure it’s level, or you’ll end up with a wonky court.

I spent ages to checked the area and make sure there’s no obvious big bumps.

Laying the Flooring

Next up, the actual flooring. The pieces are designed to interlock, which is pretty cool. It’s like a giant jigsaw puzzle, only less frustrating. I started in one corner and worked my way out, making sure each piece was snug against the next.

• Snap, snap, snap. That’s the sound of progress, my friends.
• I use a rubber mallet to gently tap some of stubborn pieces into place.
• It’s important to make sure the surface is even and smooth.

The Finishing Touches

Once all the flooring was down, I went around the edges. There are some other accessaries to finish the whole thing off. It took a bit of time. And secured it all.

And that’s it! Seriously, it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. Now I’ve got a sweet little spot to practice my jump shot. It’s not NBA regulation size or anything, but it’s perfect for what I need. Plus, it looks way better than that cracked old concrete.

If you’re thinking about doing something similar, go for it! Just be prepared to put in a little sweat equity, and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. My neighbor came over for moral support, which mostly involved him drinking beer and telling me I was doing it wrong (I wasn’t).

Totally worth it, though. Happy hooping, everyone!