Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Nail spacing

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cc0905
04-19-03, 07:27 AM
I will be installing 10"wide, 3/4" thick wide pine flooring (not tongue and groove) that varies in length from 3'-8', how should the nails (square head) be spaced, or should they be just at the ends of the boards ?
thanks, chris

RealWoodFloors
04-19-03, 09:52 AM
What is your subfloor under 1x10.
cc0905
04-19-03, 11:13 AM
The subfloor is 2x12, 18" on center. The house is about 100 years old, the joists are really nice hand cut timbers, appear to oak

cc0905
04-19-03, 11:15 AM
The subfloor is 2x12, 18" on center with 3/4 plywood on top. The house is about 100 years old, the joists are really nice hand cut timbers, appear to be oak, they are all exposed in the basement
RealWoodFloors
04-19-03, 11:42 AM
Construction adhesive and lots of nails. Large bead 1" from each edges and one down the middle.