Alright, folks, let’s talk about this LVL volleyball engineer board assembly wooden flooring project I tackled. It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, but hey, that’s what makes it fun, right?

Getting Started

First things first, I had to gather all my materials. We’re talking about the LVL boards, of course, the adhesive, a good saw, measuring tools, some spacers, and all that jazz. Oh, and don’t forget safety glasses and gloves! Gotta protect those peepers and mitts.

Prepping the Subfloor

Before I got all excited and jumped at flooring assembly, I focused on the subfloor preparation, the existing floor was concrete, and to be honest it needed a lot of preparation work.

Next up, the subfloor. This is super important. I made sure it was clean, level, and dry. Any bumps or dips? Gotta fix those. I used a self-leveling compound to smooth things out, that was a lifesaver. I had a little vacuum to suck up all the dust.

The Fun Part: Laying the Boards

• I started by laying out a row of boards along the longest wall, leaving a small expansion gap. Spacers are your friends here.
• Then, I applied the adhesive to the subfloor, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Don’t go crazy with the glue!
• Carefully, I placed the first board down, making sure it was snug against the spacers.
• I continued this process, row by row, interlocking the boards. Some boards needed a little tap-tap-tap with a mallet and a tapping block to get them nice and tight.

The Tricky Bits

Cutting around doorways and corners? Yeah, that was a bit of a pain. I took my time, measured twice (or thrice!), and used a jigsaw for those intricate cuts. It’s better to be slow and steady than to mess up a board.

Finishing Touches

Once all the boards were down, I removed the spacers and installed baseboards to cover the expansion gaps. This gives it that nice, finished look. Finally, I gave the whole floor a good clean.

The Result

And there you have it! A brand-spanking-new LVL volleyball engineer board assembly wooden floor. It took some effort, some sweat, and maybe a few choice words, but it was totally worth it. The feeling of accomplishment? Priceless. Now, time to enjoy the fruits of my labor!