Okay, so I’ve been wanting to redo my home gym floor for a while now. I finally decided to bite the bullet and go with a batten volleyball beech assembly wooden flooring. Let me tell you, it was a project, but totally worth it!

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the entire room. This was probably the easiest part, just moving all the gym equipment and weights. Then came the fun part – removing the old flooring. It was some nasty old carpet, so I was pretty happy to see it go. I just grabbed a utility knife, sliced it into strips, and rolled it up. Easy peasy.

Prepping the Subfloor

With the old carpet gone, I could see the concrete subfloor. It wasn’t in terrible shape, but it definitely needed some work. I started by sweeping it really well, then I used a shop vac to get any remaining dust and debris. After that, I inspected it for any major cracks or uneven spots. There were a few small cracks, so I filled them in with some concrete patching compound. I let that dry completely, according to the instructions on the bucket.

Installing the Battens

This is where the “batten” part comes in. I used wooden battens, which are basically just long strips of wood, to create a framework for the flooring. I laid them out across the floor, making sure they were evenly spaced. This part took some careful measuring and cutting, I did a lot of use my saw to get a good fit. Once I was happy with the layout, I secured them to the concrete using construction adhesive and concrete screws. I borrowed a hammer drill from my neighbor for this – definitely wouldn’t have been able to do it without that!

Laying the Beech Flooring

Now for the pretty part! I started laying down the beech flooring planks. These were tongue-and-groove, so they clicked together pretty easily. I just had to make sure I was staggering the joints to create a strong and visually appealing pattern. I used a rubber mallet to tap them into place and make sure they were nice and snug. Again I must cut some planks at the wall edge.

Finishing Touches

Once all the flooring was down, I installed some baseboards around the perimeter of the room to cover the edges and give it a finished look. I just nailed those into the wall studs.

I also add some layers of coating to protect the surface and keep it good looking.

And that’s it! It was a lot of work, but I’m super happy with how it turned out. My new gym floor looks amazing, and it’s so much better than that old carpet.