Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post in the style you requested, about “batten Basketball hard assembled wooden flooring”:

Alright, so I decided to tackle this project – putting in a new basketball floor in my garage. I’ve always wanted a good practice space, and the old concrete was just killing my knees. This wasn’t just any flooring; it was the “batten” type, which means it’s built on a framework, not just laid straight on the concrete.

Getting Started

First thing, I cleared out the entire garage. Bikes, tools, old boxes… everything had to go. It was a mess, but I needed a completely empty space to work with. Then, I gave the concrete a good sweeping and vacuuming. I even went over it with a damp mop to get rid of any dust. Gotta have a clean surface, you know?

Laying the Battens

Next up was the batten system. These are basically wooden strips that create a raised framework. I used 2x4s, and man, did I use a lot of them! I laid them out in a grid pattern, spacing them about 16 inches apart. This part took some time, making sure everything was level and evenly spaced. My trusty level and a whole lot of shims were my best friends here. I used construction adhesive and concrete screws to secure the battens to the floor. Lots of drilling and screwing, let me tell you.

Adding the Plywood

Once the batten framework was solid, it was time for the plywood. I used two layeres of 3/4-inch plywood, staggering the joints for extra strength. I laid down the first layer, making sure it was snug against the * using a nailgun with enough power to secured each panel.

Then I add the second layers, I laid another layer again, staggering the joints for extra strength. I used tons of screws to attach the plywood to the battens, my drill got a serious workout!

Putting Down the Hardwood

Now for the pretty part – the actual hardwood flooring! I chose pre-finished maple, because, well, it looks awesome and it’s super durable. I started in one corner, carefully laying down the first row of planks. These planks had tongue-and-groove edges, so they clicked together pretty easily. But I still used a flooring nailer to secure them to the plywood. This was a slow process, making sure each plank was perfectly aligned and tight against the others. Tap, tap, tap, nail, nail, nail… that was the rhythm for hours.

Finishing Touches

After all the hardwood was down, I installed baseboards around the edges to cover the expansion gap. I also added a threshold where the flooring met the garage door. A little bit of caulking to seal any gaps, and… boom! Done!

The Result

It was a ton of work, my back was aching, and my hands were sore, but man, it was worth it. I now have a sweet basketball practice space right in my garage. The batten system gives it a nice bounce, and it’s so much easier on my joints than the old concrete. Now, who’s up for a game?