Alright, so today I messed around with this LVL Basketball lvl larch portable wooden flooring. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey, but kinda fun in a DIY way.

Getting Started

First, I unpacked everything. It came in these big, kinda awkward panels. I’m no carpenter, but I could tell this was some seriously solid wood. It’s apparently larch, which I guess is good for bouncing basketballs?

Figuring It Out

Honestly, the instructions weren’t super clear. It was more like a few diagrams and a lot of “figure it out yourself” vibes. So, I laid out a few panels on my garage floor, just to see how they connected. There were these tongue-and-groove things along the edges.

• Trial and Error: It took a few tries, I’m not gonna lie. I pushed, I pulled, I even tapped them with a rubber mallet (gently, of course!).
• Clicking into Place: Finally, I got the hang of it. You gotta line them up just right, then give a firm push, and they kinda “click” together. It’s pretty satisfying when you get it right.

Building it up!

Once I figured out the connection system, it was smooth sailing. I just kept adding panels, one by one, making sure each one was securely locked in. My garage isn’t huge, so I only built a small section, maybe enough for some dribbling drills.

The Finished(Sort of) Product

Okay, so I didn’t build a whole court or anything. But the small section I did looked pretty darn good! The wood felt solid under my feet, and it definitely had that “real court” feel. I even bounced a basketball on it a few times – pretty good bounce!

My thoughts!

If you’re looking to set up a practice area at home, and you’re somewhat handy, this could be a cool project. Just be prepared for a bit of a learning curve with those connections. It’s definitely doable, though, even for a non-expert like * good for play some basketball games.