Okay, here’s my blog post about putting together that cushioned volleyball solid assembled wooden floor:

Alright, so I finally tackled this project I’ve been putting off – installing that fancy cushioned volleyball flooring. I gotta say, it seemed intimidating at first, but it turned out to be more manageable than I expected. And man, the results are chef’s kiss!

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the entire area. This was probably the most annoying part, honestly. Moving furniture, rolling up the old rug… you know the drill. Once everything was out of the way, I gave the subfloor a good sweep and a once-over with the vacuum. Gotta have a clean slate, right?

Laying Down the Cushions

Next up, the cushions. These things are basically like giant puzzle pieces. They’re made to fit together. They had these little interlocking tabs, which, I’ll admit, took a bit of wiggling to get them to snap together properly. My advice? Don’t force it! I found that lining them up just right and then giving them a firm, even push did the trick. I started in one corner and worked my way across the room, row by row.

Pro-tip: I used a rubber mallet for a couple of stubborn pieces. Just a gentle tap, nothing crazy.

The Solid Wood Flooring

Now for the main event: the solid wood. I’m not gonna lie, this part was a little heavy. I had to bring it to the install room piece by piece. The wood itself was pre-assembled into larger panels, which was a HUGE time-saver. The panels also had this interlocking system. It was kinda like tongue-and-groove, but with these extra clips that snapped into the cushions below.

I started along the longest wall, making sure to leave a small gap between the flooring and the wall (for expansion and contraction, I later read). Laying the first row was the most crucial – getting it straight and properly aligned. After that, it was pretty smooth sailing. Just connect, clip, and repeat. The sound of those clips snapping into place? Super satisfying!

Finishing Up

Once all the wood panels were down, the last step was installing the trim around the edges to cover up that expansion gap. I used a simple quarter-round molding, nailed it in place, and… boom! Done. I stood back, admired my handiwork, and maybe did a little victory dance.

• Clear the area.
• Clean the subfloor.
• Assemble the cushion layer.
  • Interlock the tabs carefully.
• Lay down the wooden flooring.
  • Start along the longest wall.
  • Connect and clip panels.
  • Ensure an expansion gap.
• Installed the trim.

Honestly, the whole process took me a good chunk of a weekend, but it was totally worth it. The floor feels amazing underfoot – springy and supportive, perfect for volleyball. Now, I’ve made a fantastic volleyball area. Bring on the games!