Okay, here’s my blog post about installing that cushioned maple flooring:

So, I finally got around to tackling that flooring project I’ve been putting off. You know, the one in the spare room that’s been screaming for an upgrade? Yeah, that one. I decided to go with this “cushions dancing soft maple assembly wooden flooring” thing – the name itself sounded promising, right? Like walking on clouds, or something.

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the entire room. Furniture, rugs, the random junk that accumulates – all of it had to go. This gave me a clean slate to work with, and honestly, it was already an improvement!

Next, I made sure the subfloor was in decent shape. It’s an old house, so there were a few uneven spots. I grabbed some leveling compound and filled in any dips or cracks. It wasn’t perfect, but it was definitely better than before. I’m no pro, so “good enough” is my motto.

The Fun Part (Kind Of)

Then came the actual flooring. This stuff came in planks, which was supposed to make it easier. I unboxed everything and laid out a few rows to get a feel for the pattern. The maple looked pretty good, I gotta say. Nice and light, which is what I was going for.

• Step 1: Start in one corner. I used some spacers to keep a gap between the flooring and the wall – apparently, wood expands and contracts, so you need that breathing room.
• Step 2: Click the planks together. This was the “dancing” part, I guess. They had this tongue-and-groove system, so you basically line them up and snap them into place. It wasn’t always smooth sailing, though. Some of them were stubborn.
• Step 3: Keep going! I worked my way across the room, row by row. It was a bit of a workout, bending and kneeling and all that. My knees were definitely feeling it.
• Step4:When I came to cut,I used a saw.

The Home Stretch

The last few rows were a bit tricky, especially around the doorway. I had to do some cutting to make everything fit. Let’s just say my measuring skills aren’t exactly award-winning, so there was a bit of trial and error involved. And maybe a few curse words. But hey, I got it done!

Finally, I added the baseboards to cover up the gaps around the edges. This made everything look much more finished and polished. I even caulked the seams to keep out any dust or moisture. Feeling pretty proud of myself at this point.

Overall, it was a bigger project than I anticipated, but I’m really happy with how it turned out. The room looks so much brighter and more inviting. And yeah, the floor does feel pretty soft underfoot. Maybe not quite “dancing on clouds,” but definitely a step up (pun intended) from the old, creaky floorboards!