J. Anthony Crumpton wrote:

Here's my question: In places where the rows approach the walls and
the hardwood floor nailer can't be used, is it acceptable to simply
nail the boards in place with a hammer and nail punch without first
drilling?

Sure. That's the norm. Face nailing there is the only way to fasten it.
Unless you countersink a hole, screw it down and glue in a plug of the same
wood. Which I think is much, much nicer.

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