Okay, here’s my blog post about putting together some basketball flooring:

Alright, so I’ve been wanting a decent practice space in my backyard for ages, and I finally decided to take the plunge and put in some proper flooring. I went with this batten basketball maple assembling wooden flooring, mostly because it looked pretty good, and the price was right. Let’s get started

Getting Started and Unboxing

First things first, I cleared out the area where I wanted the flooring. This was mostly just moving some patio furniture and sweeping up a bunch of leaves and dirt. The delivery guys had dropped the crates of flooring right where I told them, so that saved me a ton of hassle.

I used the crowbar opened up the first crate, and man, was it packed tight! There were these long wooden battens, which are basically the support beams, and then the actual maple floorboards. Everything smelled like fresh-cut wood, which was pretty awesome.

Laying Down the Battens

This was probably the most tedious part. I laid out the battens according to the instructions, making sure they were evenly spaced. I used my old tape measure for measuring distance. I think it’s crucial to get this part right, because if your battens are wonky, your floor is gonna be wonky too.

I nailed the battens together at the joints, just to make sure they stayed put. I’m no carpenter, but it seemed like the logical thing to do.

Assembling the Floorboards

This is where things started to get fun. The floorboards had this tongue-and-groove system, so they basically just clicked into each other. I started at one corner and just worked my way across, row by row.

It was actually pretty satisfying to see the floor take shape. Every few rows, I’d give the boards a good whack with a rubber mallet, just to make sure they were seated properly. There were a couple of boards that were a little warped, so I had to fiddle with them a bit to get them to fit.

• Pro tip: Don’t be afraid to use some force! These boards are tough.
• Pro tip: If a board isn’t sitting right, check for any debris in the grooves. A little piece of wood can throw everything off.

Finishing Touches

Once all the floorboards were down, I installed some trim pieces around the edges, just to give it a cleaner look. I just nailed these into the * that, my friend, is it. It’s been a tiring day and it’s time for bed.

I stepped back and admired my handiwork. It wasn’t perfect, but it was mine. And honestly, it looked pretty darn good! Now I just need to get a hoop, and I’ll be ready to shoot some hoops.