I'm working on a DIY project for my bathroom floor and there's a bunch of old adhesive and leftover material from the previous flooring making a mess. I know that pulling up the old boards would be ideal, but they seem glued down to the subfloor and I can't pry them up. Is it a good idea to just sand off all this junk with an orbital sander before putting down the new tiles?
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I recommend scraping or chiseling off the old stuff first and then using an orbital sander for the remaining bits. If you can, consider renting a floor sander to make the job easier. And definitely wear a respirator while you're at it. Also, check your floor for flatness; it looks a bit uneven in the photo.