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Thank you so much Your replies have been quick and appreciated Thanks John

1/2” engineered random lengths at 7.5” wide.

Hey Highup Thanks for the reply. Have you used the edger on OSB?

I was thinking of using the Clarke drum sander from HomeDepot rental. I want to use this to flatten the seams and high spots of an OSB subfloor prior to installing 1/2” engineered HW. Is this the best way to prep the floor with the drum sander. I’ve used a belt sander, but this seems to take...

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Thank you for the input. Do you think adding a layer of 1/4”-1/2” plywood would be a wise addition? Something for the staples to hold to.

OSB-underpayment-engineered.

I started to instal 1/2” x 7 1/2” engineered hardwood with an eco quiet underpayment using staples. I started to hear some popping as I walk. I know this could happen with glue and hollow spots but staples?? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you John

Thank you again for your reply You are right that it isn’t an easy layout It’s why I go to the pros Thanks John

Thank you for the response This is a drawing of the layout and the direction I would like the flooring to go also I identified the top step I was referring to Thanks John

Thanks for your reply Not sure of what my photos should be of. When starting fresh and having the top of a step involved. Is it better to start there or it doesn’t matter

Hello all While I am not a professional contractor, I do like to DIY. I’m going to start to lay 1/2” x 7” engineered flooring on the upper level of my home soon. I will be stapling it to the subfloor. I will be starting in the hallway, then moving into the bedrooms . My question is, is it best...