Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little weekend project: putting together a keel volleyball hard assembling wooden flooring. Sounds fancy, huh? It’s not as bad as it sounds, trust me.

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the space. This was probably the most annoying part, honestly. Moving furniture is never fun. Once everything was out of the way, I gave the subfloor a good sweep and checked for any major bumps or dips. You want that base as level as possible, or your floor will end up wonky.

Laying Down the Keel

Next up, the keel! This is basically the support structure for the whole floor. I got these keel pieces, and honestly, they looked like giant popsicle sticks. My job was to arrange them according to the instructions, making sure they were spaced evenly. I used a measuring tape like crazy here – gotta get it right! I screwed them down into the subfloor, making sure they were nice and secure. No wobbly bits allowed!

Assembling the Floor

Now for the fun part – actually putting the wooden floor pieces together! These things were tongue and groove, meaning they clicked together like puzzle pieces. It was kinda satisfying, actually. I started in one corner and worked my way across the room, tapping each piece into place with a rubber mallet. Don’t use a regular hammer, you’ll dent the wood!

• Make sure you leave a little gap around the edges of the room. Wood expands and contracts with temperature changes, so you need to give it some breathing room.
• Double-check that each piece is fully locked in before moving on. You don’t want to have to go back and fix a loose one later.
• My knees started to ache. It’s good that I did some stretching.

The Final Touches

After what felt like forever, I finally got all the pieces down. I installed some trim around the edges to cover up that expansion gap and make it look all nice and professional. Then I stood back and admired my handiwork. Not bad, not bad at all! My back hurt, and I was covered in sawdust, but hey, I had a new floor!

It’s a pretty straightforward process, just takes some time and patience. And a good rubber mallet. Don’t forget the rubber mallet!