Okay, here’s my blog post about my experience installing a keel basketball oak portable wooden flooring:

Alright, folks, gather ’round! Today, I’m gonna share my little adventure with putting in a portable wooden basketball floor. It’s the “keel” kind, made of oak. Sounds fancy, huh? It wasn’t as bad as I thought, but it definitely wasn’t a walk in the park either.

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the space. This was probably the easiest part, just moving furniture and making sure the subfloor was clean and level. I mean, really level. Any bumps or dips would mess up the whole thing. I even used one of those long, straight-edge leveler things to be extra sure.

Then i Unpacked all boxes. Oh boy, those boxes were heavier than they looked! I carefully unpacked everything, making sure not to scratch the pretty oak finish. I laid out all the panels, kinda like a giant puzzle, just to get a feel for how it was all gonna fit together.

The Keel System

The “keel” part is basically these strips of wood that run underneath the floor panels. They give it that bouncy, sprung feel that basketball courts have. I started by laying down a perimeter of keel strips around the edge of the room. The instructions said to leave a little gap for expansion, so I was super careful about that.

Next, I started snapping together the inner keel pieces. They fit together pretty easily, kinda like giant LEGOs. I just made sure they were all lined up nice and straight. It was actually kinda satisfying, clicking them into place.

Laying the Floor Panels

Okay, this is where it got a little tricky. I started laying down the actual floor panels, starting in one corner. Each panel had these little tongues and grooves that fit together. The first few were easy, but as I got further along, I had to use a rubber mallet to tap them into place. It took some oomph!

• Tip 1: Don’t whack it too hard! You could damage the edges.
• Tip 2: Make sure the tongues and grooves are fully engaged. If not, you’ll get gaps or unevenness.

I kept working my way across the room, row by row. It was slow going, but I took my time. I didn’t want to mess it up and have to start over. I double-checked every panel to make sure it was secure and level.

The last row was the hardest.I cut the final row of panels to fit, leaving that same expansion gap I mentioned earlier.

Finishing Touches

Once all the panels were down,I give a final check to be sure that all pannels are in good shape.

And then ,I cleaned up my mess. There were wood scraps and dust everywhere. A good sweeping and a once-over with a damp cloth did the trick.

Finally! step back and admire my handiwork. It looked pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. It felt solid and springy underfoot, just like a real basketball court. Now, all I needed was a hoop and a ball!

So, there you have it! My journey into the world of portable wooden flooring. It was a bit of a workout, but totally worth it. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, just be prepared to put in some elbow grease and follow the instructions carefully. You got this!