Okay, so I’ve been meaning to document this whole process of putting in this keel volleyball parquet assembly wooden flooring. It was a bigger project than I initially thought, but totally worth it in the end. I’m no expert, just a regular person who likes to get hands-on, so bear with me!

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the entire space. This was a pain, moving furniture, rolling up the old rug… you name it. I wanted a completely blank canvas to work with. Then, I made sure the subfloor was in decent shape. It’s concrete, luckily, so it was mostly just a matter of sweeping and vacuuming to get rid of any dust or debris.

The Keel System

The “keel” part of this whole thing is basically a framework that goes underneath the actual wood flooring. This creates a little bit of space for airflow and some cushioning, which is supposed to be great for volleyball. I laid out the keel pieces according to the instructions – it was like a giant puzzle! I had to cut some of them to fit the edges of the room, using a simple saw.

Laying the Parquet

This is where things got interesting. The parquet flooring comes in these square tiles, and they have a specific pattern. I spent a good chunk of time just planning the layout on the floor before attaching anything. I wanted to make sure I didn’t end up with weird, tiny pieces at the edges. Once I had a plan, I started in one corner and worked my way across the room.

I used a special adhesive – it was messy, but it gets the job done. I applied it to the back of each tile and pressed it firmly onto the keel system. It’s important to get good contact, so I was basically stomping on each tile to make sure it was secure(Don’t tell my family I used feet!).

The Finishing Touches

After all the tiles were down, there was a bit of waiting time for the adhesive to fully dry. Then, I went around and filled any small gaps between the tiles with wood filler. The final step was applying a few coats of sealant to protect the wood and give it a nice finish. That was another waiting game, letting each coat dry completely before adding the next.

• Clear the space
• Prepare the subfloor
• Assemble the keel system
• Plan the parquet layout
• Apply adhesive and lay tiles
• Fill gaps and apply sealant

Honestly, It’s not perfect, but I’m really proud of how it turned out. It feels great underfoot, and I’m excited to actually play some volleyball on it. And that, my friends, is the slightly messy, but totally rewarding, story of my flooring adventure.