Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little weekend project: putting together a batten dancing parquet assembled wooden floor. Sounds fancy, huh? It’s not as bad as it sounds, trust me.

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the room. This is crucial. You need space to work, and you don’t want to be tripping over furniture while you’re wrangling planks of wood.

Next, I gathered my materials. I had already ordered the parquet blocks – they came pre-finished, which saved me a TON of time. I also had my battens, which are basically just strips of wood that the parquet blocks get attached to. And, of course, I had my trusty tools: a saw, a hammer, nails, adhesive, a measuring tape, and a pencil.

Laying the Battens

This was probably the most time-consuming part. I measured the room carefully and figured out the layout for the battens. You want them spaced evenly so the parquet blocks have a solid base.

Then, I started cutting the battens to size. A simple handsaw worked fine for this. I laid them out on the floor, double-checking the spacing as I went. Once I was happy with the layout, I used adhesive to glue them down to the subfloor. And because I’m a bit paranoid, I also nailed them down for extra security.

Assembling the Parquet

Now for the fun part! With the battens in place, I could start putting together the parquet pattern.

• I started in one corner, applying adhesive to the back of each parquet block.
• I carefully placed each block onto the battens, making sure they were snug against each other.
• This part is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. You have to pay attention to the pattern and make sure everything lines up. I used the hammer to gently tap the blocks into place if they were being stubborn.

The Home Stretch

I worked my way across the room, row by row, until the entire floor was covered. It took a while, but it was incredibly satisfying to see it all come together. Once the adhesive was dry, I gave the floor a good sweep to remove any dust or debris.

And that’s it! My “batten dancing parquet assembled wooden floor” (still a mouthful!) was complete. It looked pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. It definitely added a touch of class to the room. Was it a perfect, professional job? Probably not. But I did it myself, and I’m proud of that. Plus, I saved a bunch of money by not hiring someone. Win-win!