Alright, guys, let’s talk about this LVL basketball court project I tackled. I’d been itching to build a proper court for ages, and finally got around to it. Beech assembled wooden flooring, specifically. Fancy, huh? It wasn’t as bad as I thought, though.

First things first, I cleared out the area. This was the boring part – moving stuff, making sure the ground was level, you know, the usual grunt work. I’m pretty sure I pulled a muscle doing this, but hey, gotta get it done.

Next, I laid down a moisture barrier. Don’t skip this step, people! Seriously. Wood and moisture are not friends. It’s basically a big plastic sheet that keeps the ground’s dampness from messing with your beautiful floor. I Used a simple Moisture barrier Film.

Then came the fun part – well, kinda fun – laying down the LVL panels. LVL, if you don’t know, stands for Laminated Veneer Lumber. It’s strong stuff, perfect for taking a beating from bouncing basketballs. These panels were pretty big, so I got a buddy to help me wrestle them into place.

The panels are designed to interlock, like a giant jigsaw puzzle. It’s a pretty satisfying “click” when they snap together. But you gotta make sure they’re lined up perfectly. I spent a good chunk of time tapping them with a rubber mallet, getting everything snug and even. My knees were NOT happy with me after that, let me tell you.

Once the main floor was down, I tackled the * is where you need to Cut, so I put on my safety glasses and hearing protection, then started cutting, making it neat.

Making sure that is fit.

And… that’s pretty much it! The actual laying of the floor was surprisingly straightforward. The prep work was the real pain, to be honest. But seeing the finished product, all smooth and ready for some serious hoops action? Totally worth it. My kids are already out there, driving me crazy with the bouncing. But hey, that’s what it’s for, right?