Okay, here’s my blog post about installing batten volleyball hevea wooden flooring, written in the style you requested:

Alright, folks, so I decided to tackle a pretty big project this past weekend – putting in some new flooring for my indoor volleyball practice area. I’ve always wanted a proper sprung floor, and after doing a bunch of research, I landed on a batten system with hevea wood. Let me tell you, it was a process, but totally worth it in the end.

Getting Started

First things first, I cleared out the entire space. This was a workout in itself! Moved all the furniture, rolled up the old rug, and gave the concrete subfloor a good sweep and mop. It’s gotta be super clean, you know? No dust bunnies allowed under my new court.

The Batten System

Next up, the battens. These are basically the “skeleton” of the floor, creating that nice bouncy feel. I used treated lumber for these, making sure they were all level. I laid them out according to the plan, spacing them evenly across the room. This part took some patience, lots of measuring and checking with my level. I even used some shims in a few spots to get everything perfectly even.

Screwing down the Battens is a huge labor, to make sure those battens were secure, I used a ton of construction adhesive and long screws. Got a good arm workout, let me tell you! I could not finish this large amount work by my alone, so I called old brother-Tom to help me out, thankfully he accept my invatation.

Hevea Wood Time

Now for the pretty part! I unpacked the hevea wood planks. They were gorgeous, such a nice, light color. I let them sit in the room for a few days beforehand to acclimatize. You gotta do that so they don’t warp later on. Learned that the hard way with a previous project… oops.

Starting from one wall, I began laying down the planks. I used a flooring nailer for this – so much faster than hammering by hand! I made sure to stagger the joints, like you’re supposed to, to make it look more natural. And, very important, I left a small gap around the edges of the room for expansion. Wood moves, you know?

Almost There…

After all that,it looks like the project almost finish, I really like it.

Finally, the finishing touches.I nailed those down by hand, trying not to ding up the floor too much. Then, a light sanding to smooth everything out, and a few coats of polyurethane sealant to protect the wood. Gotta keep it looking good, right?

The Result

And… done! It took a couple of long days, and my back was definitely feeling it, but man, it was worth it. The floor feels amazing, so much bounce! Perfect for practicing my spikes. Plus, it looks fantastic. My own little volleyball haven. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, I say go for it! Just be prepared for some hard work, and don’t forget those knee pads!