Okay, here’s my blog post about putting together that batten basketball court floor:

So, I finally got around to tackling that project I’d been putting off – installing a batten basketball oak assembly wooden floor in my garage. I wanted a decent space to shoot some hoops, and this seemed like a fun challenge. Let me tell you, it was more work than I initially thought, but totally worth it in the end!

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the entire garage. This was a workout in itself! Boxes, tools, old bikes – you name it, it had to go. Once everything was out, I gave the concrete floor a good sweep and clean. I wanted a nice, even surface to work with.

The Materials

I ordered the flooring kit online. It came with everything I needed: the oak floorboards, the battens (those are the strips of wood that go underneath), and a bunch of screws. I also picked up a moisture barrier from the local hardware store, just to be safe.

• Oak floorboards
• Battens
• Screws moisture barrier

Laying Down the Foundation

This was probably the most crucial step. I rolled out the moisture barrier across the entire floor, making sure to overlap the edges. This helps prevent any moisture from seeping up from the concrete and damaging the wood.

Next, I started laying out the battens. The instructions said to space them a certain distance apart, so I grabbed my measuring tape and got to work. I used construction adhesive to glue them to the concrete, and then I added some concrete screws for extra security. Gotta make sure those things don’t budge!

Putting the Floor Together

With the battens in place, it was time for the fun part – laying down the actual floorboards. I’ve got a confession here, I may use some improper grammar here, because I’m just a regular blog sharer, not some English professor!

I started at one wall and worked my way across.

The floorboards had this tongue-and-groove system, so they clicked together pretty easily. I used a rubber mallet to tap them into place and make sure they were nice and snug.

The Final Touches

After many sweat, the floorboards were down! Because my garage isn’t a perfect rectangle, so I used a circular saw to trim the boards along the edges.

To finish it off, I also nailed a simple wooden frame along the border of my new flooring.

The Result

Man, it took some time and effort, but seeing that finished floor was awesome! It looks great, and it feels solid underfoot. I’ve already spent a few hours shooting hoops on it, and it’s a huge improvement over the bare concrete. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, I say go for it! Just be prepared to put in some work, and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.