Okay, here’s my blog post about installing the cushioned volleyball hard maple assembled wooden flooring:

Alright, folks, let me tell you about this flooring project. It was a doozy, but totally worth it in the end. I’ve always wanted a proper sports floor in my home gym, something that could handle volleyball practice without killing my knees. So, I went for this cushioned hard maple setup.

Getting Started

First thing I did was clear out the space. This was a whole operation in itself. I moved all the existing gym equipment, which was no easy feat, weights, benchpress and stored them in the garage. Then I gave the old concrete floor a good sweeping and cleaning. Gotta start with a clean slate, you know?

Laying Down the Cushion

Next up was the cushion layer. Now, this is key for volleyball. It’s what gives the floor that little bit of bounce and saves your joints. I rolled out these thick rubbery sheets. They’re heavy! Think giant yoga mats, but way denser.I cut them to fit the room, making sure to leave a little gap around the edges for expansion and * I was happy, I used this special adhesive to glue the stuff down. Smelly, but it does the job.

Assembling the Maple

Now for the pretty part – the maple. This wasn’t your typical tongue-and-groove flooring. These were pre-assembled panels, about 2 feet by 4 feet, with the maple already attached to a plywood base. Think of it like giant, interlocking puzzle pieces. I started in one corner, and I have to say, that first panel felt good. Solid.I laid down the first row, making sure it was perfectly straight. A laser level is your best friend here. Trust *, it was just a matter of connecting the panels. They have this interlocking system on the edges, so you basically just snap them together. Sounds easy, right? Well, it mostly was, but you gotta use a rubber mallet to really get them snug. My arms were definitely feeling it by the end!

The Finishing Touches

Once all the panels were down, I installed the transition strips around the edges, where the wood meets the walls. These cover up those expansion gaps and give it a nice, finished *, to finish it I applied two coats of polyurethane sealant. For durability.

The Result

And… bam! Done. I stood back and admired my handiwork. It looked amazing! More importantly, it felt amazing. Bouncy, solid, and ready for some serious volleyball action. My knees are already thanking me. It was a lot of work, sure, but seeing the finished product and knowing I did it myself? Totally worth it.

If you’re thinking about doing something similar, just be prepared for some heavy lifting and a bit of a workout. But if you’re willing to put in the effort, the result is a fantastic playing surface that will last for years.