I'm about to install 350 SF of unfinished Brazilian Cherry in my home. I am wondering if I can get away with using a rented vibrating plate sander instead of a drum sander to smooth out the edges. I've done floor refinishing before with a drum and edge sanders, but that was to get gouges and old finsh up. I'd rather not do that again if I can avoid it. Given the hardness of the wood, is a vibrating sander going to do the trick? What grit would I start with/end with assuming that the floor is pretty smooth to begin with?
Erik