Okay, folks, let’s dive into this project I tackled: making a portable wooden floor, the kind you might see dancers using. I’m calling it “rubber dancing plywood” because, well, that’s basically what it is!

The Idea

I’ve always been fascinated by those sprung dance floors. You know, the ones that have a bit of give to them? They’re supposed to be easier on the joints. I wanted something I could move around easily, practice my (very amateur) moves, and not destroy my apartment’s existing floor.

Getting Started

First, I grabbed some plywood. Nothing fancy, just regular stuff from the hardware store. I figured out the size I wanted – big enough to move around on, but not so huge I couldn’t store it. I went with two sheets, thinking I could join them together later.

The “Rubber” Part

This is where it gets interesting. I needed something to give the floor that bouncy feel. I considered a few options, but ended up going with those interlocking rubber floor tiles – the kind you see in gyms. They’re cheap, readily available, and seemed like they’d do the trick.

Putting it Together

I laid out the rubber tiles on the floor, then placed the plywood sheets on top. I used some heavy-duty construction adhesive to glue the plywood to the rubber. Made sure to spread it evenly and weighed it down with anything heavy I could find (books, toolboxes, you name it) while it dried.

• Step 1: Get plywood and rubber tiles.
• Step 2: Lay out the rubber tiles.
• Step 3: Put plywood on top,Use construction adhesive to glue.
• Step 4:Let it dry and put together.

Joining the Sheets

To connect the two plywood sheets, I used some simple hinges. I screwed them onto the edges, making sure they were aligned properly so the floor would fold neatly. This was a bit fiddly, I’m not gonna lie, but I got there in the end.

The Finishing Touches

Once the adhesive was dry and the hinges were in place, I tested it out. It worked! It had a nice bit of give, felt sturdy, and folded up for easy storage. I sanded down any rough edges on the plywood and considered adding a finish, but decided to leave it raw for now. I can always add something later if I want to.

The Result

I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It’s not perfect, but it’s functional, portable, and definitely adds a bit of “spring” to my practice sessions. It’s a simple project, really, and anyone with basic DIY skills could probably knock one out in a weekend.

It might look rough,and,well,it is,But that’s the beauty of making thing by youself!