Okay, here’s my blog post about assembling the keel volleyball beech wooden flooring:

Man, let me tell you about this project. I decided to put in some new flooring for a volleyball court – you know, the kind with that springy feel? It’s called “keel” flooring, and I went with beech wood because it looked good and seemed tough. This whole thing was a learning experience, let me tell you!

Getting Started

First, I cleared out the entire area. This was a bigger job than I thought! Moved all the old stuff out, swept, and even scrubbed the concrete subfloor to make sure it was super clean. Any little bumps or debris can mess up the whole thing later, so I was being extra careful.

Laying Down the Foundation (The Keel Part!)

Next up was the actual “keel” part. These are basically like wooden supports that run underneath the floor and give it that bounce.

I placed the first row of keel and used my level to confirm whether it was entirely flat, adjusting them was really labor-intensive.

• Positioning: I had to make sure they were spaced out exactly right, according to the instructions. Too far apart, and the floor would feel weak. Too close, and it would be too stiff.
• Securing:I used a hammer and nail to fix these keels, and it took a while to complete all of them.

Putting Down the Beech Flooring

Now for the pretty part – the actual beech planks! This was like a giant puzzle.

Each plank has a “tongue” on one side and a “groove” on the other, so they fit together. I used a rubber mallet to bang it together.

I started at one wall and worked my way across.

• Fitting:I figured out that tapping them gently with a rubber mallet was the best way to get them snug without damaging the wood.
• Cutting:When I got to the end of a row, I usually had to cut a plank to fit. I used a circular saw for this, making sure to measure twice (or three times!) before cutting. Always better to be safe than sorry, right?

The Final Touches

After all the planks were down, I installed some baseboards around the edges to cover the gaps and give it a finished look. It’s all about those small details! I did all the nail-banging myself, too. Makes you appreciate the work that goes into this stuff.

Finally Finished with installing all the components! The floor looked amazing – that warm, golden color of the beech was perfect. And the bounce? Just right for a good game of volleyball. I tested it out, and it feels solid and springy underfoot. Pretty proud of myself, I gotta say!

This whole project was way more work than I expected, but totally worth it. I learned a ton, and now I’ve got a killer volleyball court floor. If you’re thinking about doing something like this, just be prepared for some serious sweat equity!