I'm doing some work remodeling an office space, helping out the inlaws, trying to be that "good son in law". It's very hard LOL.
Basically we want an easy flooring solution for the office are. We decided on roll flooring, either vinyl or linoleum. I have experience doing other forms of flooring, but this is a new endevour. (Mostly do carpentry, light electrical, windows, etc)
So the question is this: The floor was previously carpet, over concrete. Just finished peeling the carpet off today, and am wondering about the remaining adhesive. Realistically how much of this cap do I really have to scrape off? Im sure theres gonna be those people who insist it be clean enough to eat off of, but I mean is it a make or break deal if I just scrape off the high points? It's already relatively smooth, I can't imagine it effecting the adhesive for the vinyl or lino roll- right ? As it stands, the old carpet glue is on there pretty good, and there would be a LOT to scrape. I cant even get it off with a chisel. Hoping to just be able to power through this with out much issue. Appreciate the help! I have attached images so you can see for yourself. It's already quite smooth- Except for the cracks which I'll thinset.
Basically we want an easy flooring solution for the office are. We decided on roll flooring, either vinyl or linoleum. I have experience doing other forms of flooring, but this is a new endevour. (Mostly do carpentry, light electrical, windows, etc)
So the question is this: The floor was previously carpet, over concrete. Just finished peeling the carpet off today, and am wondering about the remaining adhesive. Realistically how much of this cap do I really have to scrape off? Im sure theres gonna be those people who insist it be clean enough to eat off of, but I mean is it a make or break deal if I just scrape off the high points? It's already relatively smooth, I can't imagine it effecting the adhesive for the vinyl or lino roll- right ? As it stands, the old carpet glue is on there pretty good, and there would be a LOT to scrape. I cant even get it off with a chisel. Hoping to just be able to power through this with out much issue. Appreciate the help! I have attached images so you can see for yourself. It's already quite smooth- Except for the cracks which I'll thinset.