Okay, here’s my blog post about assembling a keel volleyball plywood floor:
Yo, what’s up, everyone! Today, I wanna share my experience putting together this wooden floor for volleyball. It’s the kind with a keel, plywood, the whole shebang. I was pretty stoked to get this done, and man, it was a journey. Let me walk you through it.
Getting Started
First things first, I cleared out the space. This is super important because you need room to work, and you don’t want to be tripping over stuff. I made sure the area was, you know, leveled. If the floor ain’t level, then everyting will be a big trouble.
Laying Down the Keel
Next up, I started laying down the keel. These are basically the long wooden supports that run underneath the whole floor. Think of them like the skeleton of the floor.I placed them carefully according to the instructions, making sure that they have enough distance between each of them.
I used a measuring tape to make sure they were spaced out evenly. This is crucial for even weight distribution. Seriously, don’t skip this step, or your floor will be all wonky.
Attaching the Plywood
Once the keel was all set, it was time to put on the plywood sheets. This is where things started to feel like a real floor. I laid the plywood over the keel, making sure the edges lined up nicely.
I pre-drilled some pilot holes,this is a very important step, otherwise, the wood will be * I started screwing the plywood down into the keel. I used a ton of screws, probably more than I needed, but I wanted to make sure this thing was * one wanna jump for a spike and have the floor give way, right?
- Used tons of screws.
- Made sure everything was tight.
The Finishing Touches
After all the plywood was down, I take a good look around the floor, to ensure every screw and every corner is nailed and tight
Then, I filled any gaps or screw holes with wood filler. This made the surface nice and smooth, ready for whatever finish you’d want to put on * know, for volleyball, you gotta be able to slide and dive without worrying about splinters.
Admiring My Work (and Playing!)
Finally, I stood back and admired my handiwork. It looked awesome! More importantly, it felt solid and ready for some serious volleyball action. I even bounced a ball on it a few times to test it out, just for kicks.
And that’s it! It was a lot of work, but totally worth it. Now I’ve got a killer volleyball floor, and I can’t wait to get some games going on it. If you’re thinking about doing something like this, go for it! Just be prepared for some sweat and a good workout. Peace out!