Please help!
I am getting ready to install some 3/8 inch thick 5 inch wide random length T&G (not snap together) engineered hardwood flooring this week. The only problem is that my sub floor is 3/4 inch T&G particle board with the joists at 12 inches on center. I intended on just using a flooring stapler but some of what I read says that stapling is not recommended with particle board sub flooring.
The gut at the flooring store says that I would be OK with just stapling about every 4 inches since my sub floor is in good condition. As I keep reading everything I can find on this I think that the stapling might be the best way to go. The only area with any with any real potential for water is at the front door and at the sliding door. But I plan on having good rubber backed rugs at both locations to help with any moisture there.
How would you recommend I install this?
Floor staples
Glue
Glue the T&G joints & let it float
Or any possible combination?
Thanks
Craig