Last weekend I finally cracked open the pad volleyball lvl larch portable flooring box that’d been gathering dust in my garage since Thanksgiving. Had this grand plan to set up a backyard court before summer hits full swing.

Why Bother With Portable Flooring Anyway?

See, our lawn’s been chewed up by the dog and neighbor kids playing soccer. Bare patches everywhere. Tried throwing down a tarp last season – ripped within two weeks when Jimmy from next door tripped carrying his grill. Needed something that could handle stomping feet and won’t wash away in rain.

Unboxing & First Impressions

Got my nephew to help haul the crate outside. Each wood plank came wrapped in this thick plastic sleeve – smelled like fresh-cut lumber even though I bought ’em months ago. Counted 30 panels total with these interlocking teeth along the edges, like giant puzzle pieces.

The Setup Test

Thought assembly would take hours. Actually clicked together stupid easy:

• Just laid out a 5×6 grid right on the grass
• Slid the grooves together – no tools needed
• Whole thing snapped tight when I jumped on the corners
• Took maybe 20 minutes with two of us goofing around

Real-World Durability Check

Hosted a barbecue that same night. Of course the volleyball net went up immediately. What surprised me:

• Grill drips wiped right off without staining
• No splinters when folks played barefoot
• Thunderstorm rolled through next day – zero warping
• That larch wood didn’t even swell at the seams

Left it out all week. Just hosed down mud after Tuesday’s downpour – still looks brand new.

Storage? Easier Than IKEA Furniture

Tore it down yesterday. Each panel pops apart with a firm kick on the side. Stacked ’em vertically behind the shed – took less floor space than my snowblower. Gave the stack a good shake; nothing came loose. Ready to redeploy when my sister visits next month.

Biggest wins? Survived spilled beer, torrential rain, and my 240lb cousin doing cannonballs onto it. Still lies flat as my kitchen floor. Worth every penny for not having to resod the backyard every spring.