Okay, here’s my blog post about putting together that volleyball court flooring:

Alright, so the other day I decided to tackle this project – putting in some batten volleyball rubber tree assembled wooden flooring. Sounds fancy, huh? It’s basically just interlocking wooden floor pieces that sit on top of these little supports (battens). I’d been wanting to set up a decent practice area in my backyard, and this seemed like a good, semi-permanent solution.

Getting Started

First, I cleared out the area. This involved a lot of raking, pulling up weeds, and generally making sure the ground was as level as I could get it. It wasn’t perfect, but I figured the battens would help even things out a bit. I laid down a tarp.

The Battens

Next up were the battens. These were just simple wooden strips. I spaced them out evenly across the area, following the instructions that came with the flooring. It was important to get this right, because these battens would be supporting the whole floor. I used a measuring tape, some string, and a level to make sure everything was reasonably straight and level.

The Flooring

Then came the fun part – laying down the actual flooring. These wooden pieces had this interlocking system, kinda like giant puzzle pieces. I started in one corner and just started clicking them together. It was actually pretty satisfying to see it all come together. I had to use a rubber mallet a few times to really get the pieces to lock in tight.

The Edges

Once I had the main part of the floor down, I had to deal with the * flooring instructions had these special edge pieces that created a nice, smooth transition. I snapped those into place, which was a little tricky in some spots, but I eventually got it.

The Result

Finally, I stood back and looked at the finished product. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a heck of a lot better than the patchy grass that was there before. I was excited that I have completed the whole process myself.

• Clear and level the ground: It will keep the whole frame steady.
• Set battens: These are the foundation.
• Assemble Flooring: Follow the instructions.

So, that’s my little DIY volleyball court flooring project. It took a bit of work, but it was definitely worth it. Now I’ve got a decent spot to practice, and it looks pretty good too!