Okay, here’s my blog post about installing keel volleyball beech wooden flooring, written in a casual, first-person style:

Alright, so I decided to get some serious flooring done in my home gym – you know, the one I totally use all the time. 😉 I wanted something that could handle some intense action, specifically volleyball practice. After looking around, I went with keel volleyball beech wooden flooring. Beech is super tough, and the “keel” part means it’s got this extra support system underneath.

First things first, I had to prep the existing floor. It was just plain old concrete, so I made sure it was super clean. Swept it like five times, vacuumed, the whole deal. Then, I checked if it was level. A few dips here and there, nothing major, so I used some of that self-leveling concrete stuff to smooth things out. You just mix it up, pour it on, and it magically finds its own level. Pretty neat.

Next up, the underlayment. I used a simple material of foam. This stuff is important because it gives a little bit of cushion and helps with sound absorption. I just rolled it out across the whole floor, making sure the edges butted up nicely, then taped the seams together with some heavy-duty tape.

Laying the Keel

The keel system was next. Basically, these are like wooden supports that run underneath the actual floorboards. I followed the instructions that came with the flooring. Laid them out, making sure they were spaced correctly, and used shims to get them perfectly level. Took a bit of time and fiddling, but nothing too crazy.

Time for the Beech!

Now for the fun part – putting down the actual beech floorboards! These things were beautiful. I started along one wall, making sure to leave a little expansion gap (important, because wood expands and contracts with temperature changes). I used a rubber mallet to tap the boards together, making sure they were nice and snug. The boards had a tongue-and-groove system, so they clicked together pretty easily.

I continued row by row, staggering the joints to make it look good and for better stability. Whenever I needed to cut a board to fit, I used a jigsaw. Measure twice, cut once, as they say!

Finishing Touches

Once all the floorboards were down, I installed the baseboards around the edges to cover up those expansion gaps. Just nailed them into the wall, making sure they were nice and flush with the floor.

Finally, the finishing. I decided to go with the polyurethane coating method and did three coats, sanding lightly between each coat. This makes the floor super durable and gives it a nice shine.

Let it dry completely, and boom! Brand new, awesome-looking beech volleyball floor, ready for some serious spiking (or, you know, just looking impressive in my home gym).

It was a bit of work, but definitely manageable. And honestly, seeing the finished product made it all worthwhile. I even did the volleyball action to test it out. Feeling pretty proud of myself!