But honestly, sometimes you just have to move fast and trust the surface. I've seen guys waste a whole morning poking and testing, only to find out the floor was solid the whole time. That moisture meter can give false reads on old glue, and sounding with a hammer is just guessing unless you're an expert. If the floor feels firm underfoot and there's no visible sag, slapping down the new layer and getting on with the job is often the right call. You can overthink this stuff and blow the budget on day one.

Guess the vibe was in the way of people getting their food...

Oh man, that's the exact trap! We did the same thing with our shop's website. Made these great in-depth posts on complex repairs, but then got a ton of calls asking how to just check the tire pressure. Had to scramble to add a "total beginner" section.