Okay, so I’ve been wanting to upgrade my home gym for a while, and I finally decided to tackle the flooring. I play a lot of volleyball, even indoors sometimes, so I needed something that could handle that, plus look decent. After some digging, I went with this cushions volleyball lvl larch wooden flooring thing. Here’s how it all went down.

The Prep Work

First things first, I cleared out the entire room. This was a pain, moving all that weightlifting equipment, but totally necessary. Then, I gave the old concrete floor a good sweeping and mopping. I wanted a super clean surface to work with. I even checked for any major cracks or uneven spots and filled them in with some concrete patch. Gotta have a smooth base, you know?

Laying Down the Cushions

The “cushions” part came next. These were basically like thick rubbery mats. I rolled them out across the floor, making sure they butted up against each other nice and tight. I used a utility knife to trim them to fit around the edges of the room. It was kinda like putting together a giant, squishy puzzle. I secured them with some heavy-duty adhesive tape, just to make sure they wouldn’t slide around.

Installing the Wooden Flooring

Now for the pretty part – the larch wood! These were long planks that clicked together. I started in one corner and worked my way across the room, snapping the planks into place. It was surprisingly satisfying, hearing that “click” each time. I used a rubber mallet to gently tap them together, making sure there were no gaps.

For the edges, I needed to cut some planks to size. I borrowed a circular saw from my neighbor (thanks, Bob!) and made the cuts. I’m not gonna lie, this part was a little nerve-wracking, but I took my time and it turned out okay. I used some small wood wedges to create a little expansion gap between the flooring and the walls, just in case the wood expands or contracts with the temperature.

Finishing Touches

Once all the flooring was down, I installed some baseboards around the perimeter of the room. This covered up the expansion gap and gave it a nice, finished look. I just nailed them into the wall, nothing fancy.

• Step 1: Clear and clean the subfloor.
• Step 2: Roll out and secure the cushions.
• Step 3: Click and tap the larch wooden planks together.
• Step 4: Cut planks for the edges.
• Step 5: Install the baseboards for a nice clean edge.

Finally, I stood back and admired my handiwork! The floor looks amazing, and it feels great underfoot. It’s got that perfect balance of firmness and give, which is exactly what I wanted for my volleyball drills. Plus, it just makes the whole room look so much better. I can’t wait to spike on my new flooring!