Alright, let’s talk about puttin’ down them wood floors, the kind they use for fancy stuff like volleyball courts and such. I ain’t no expert, mind you, just tellin’ it like I see it. First off, you gotta figure out how much of that wood stuff you need. Don’t go buyin’ too much, ain’t nobody got money to throw away these days.

Now, these ain’t just any old planks, they call ’em “engineered” wood. Sounds fancy, but it just means they’re made special, so they don’t warp and twist all over the place like some wood does. That’s important, especially if you’re gonna be runnin’ and jumpin’ on it like them volleyball folks.

Installin’ the stuff, well, that’s where it gets tricky. If you got wood under your floor already, you can nail this new wood right on top. But you gotta be smart about it. Use them “secret nails” they talk about, so you don’t see ’em stickin’ out. And make sure you nail ’em straight, not all crooked like a dog’s hind leg. You nail ’em across the way the old boards go, makes it stronger, see?

• Figure out how much wood you need.
• If you got old wood floors, nail the new ones on top.
• Use secret nails and go across the old boards.

But what if your floor’s all bumpy and uneven? Well, then you gotta put down somethin’ else first. They call it “plywood subfloor,” but it’s just a big sheet of wood to make things flat. It’s like puttin’ a tablecloth on a wobbly table, gotta make it smooth before you put the good stuff on top.

Now, about that volleyball court. Them folks that put them in, they say they’ll make it real nice and smooth for ya. They’ll do it just the way you want it, which is good, ’cause I wouldn’t know where to start with somethin’ like that. They probably use special tools and stuff, not just a hammer and nails like I’m used to.

Can you put this fancy wood on concrete? Well, I heard tell you can. But it ain’t as simple as nailin’ it down. You gotta use some kind of glue, I reckon, and maybe some other stuff to keep it from gettin’ all damp and moldy. Concrete’s cold and wet, see, and wood don’t like that one bit. You might have to put down some plastic or somethin’ to keep the moisture out. I seen folks do it, so it must be possible. Just gotta make sure you do it right, or you’ll end up with a warped floor and a whole lotta heartache.

And remember, always measure twice, cut once. That’s what my old pappy used to say. Wood ain’t cheap, and you don’t wanna be wastin’ it by cuttin’ it wrong. Take your time, do it right, and you’ll have a floor that’ll last you a good long while.

So, whether you’re puttin’ down a floor for a fancy volleyball court or just for your livin’ room, the main thing is to do it right. Don’t cut corners, and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. And for goodness sake, read the instructions! They put them there for a reason, you know.

Anyways, that’s about all I know about puttin’ down wood floors. Like I said, I ain’t no expert, but I hope it helps you out some. Now go on and get to work! And don’t forget to sweep up after yourself, nobody likes a messy worker.

One last thing, if you’re gonna be doin’ this yourself, be careful! Wear your safety glasses and gloves, and don’t go messin’ with no power tools if you don’t know what you’re doin’. It’s better to be safe than sorry, that’s what I always say.