Alright, guys, so I’ve been wanting to upgrade the flooring in my makeshift basketball court for a while now. You know, the one in the backyard? It was just bare concrete, and every time I played, my knees would be screaming at me the next day. So, I finally took the plunge and decided to install some LVL Basketball oak assembling wooden flooring. Let me tell you, it was a journey!

Getting Started

First things first, I measured the entire area. Twice. Gotta be sure, you know? Then, I spent hours online, comparing prices, reading reviews, and finally settled on the LVL Basketball oak. Sounded fancy, looked good, and most importantly, promised some serious cushioning for my aging joints.

The delivery guys showed up with a HUGE stack of wooden planks. I’m not gonna lie, I felt a little intimidated. It looked like a giant jigsaw puzzle, and I’m not exactly known for my puzzle-solving skills.

The Actual Work

I started by laying down a moisture barrier. That’s what the instructions said, anyway. It was basically a big plastic sheet. Then came the underlayment – some kind of foam stuff that’s supposed to add extra cushioning and soundproofing. I was already feeling like a pro contractor, even though I was mostly just following the pictures on the box.

Then came the real challenge: assembling the actual wooden planks. They had this “click-lock” system, which sounded simple enough in theory. But let me tell you, it took some serious muscle and a whole lot of banging with a rubber mallet. My hands were sore, my back was aching, and I might have let out a few choice words along the way.

But slowly, plank by plank, the floor started to take shape. It was actually pretty satisfying to see the concrete disappear and this beautiful oak surface emerge. I kept checking if it was level with a… well, a level. It was a borrowed one, so I was extra careful not to damage it.!

Finishing Touches

After what felt like an eternity, I finally finished laying down all the planks. I had to cut a few to fit around the edges, which was a bit nerve-wracking, but I managed to get it done without losing any fingers. A small win, I’d say!

The final step was installing the baseboards. They’re basically like little wooden frames that go around the edges of the floor, hiding any gaps and making it look all nice and finished. I nailed those in place, and boom! Done!

The Result

I have to say, it looks pretty darn good! My makeshift basketball court went from a concrete slab to something that looks almost…professional. More importantly, it feels AMAZING to play on. My knees are thanking me, big time. It was a lot of work, but totally worth it. Now, who’s up for a game?