Varnish remover

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Q: Can a stripper be used on oak floors that have had polyurethane finish on them for possibly 50 years or so. I’m trying to just sand it and I was wondering if we could take some of this off with a chemical first.

A: Circa makes several varieties of paint and varnish remover which would help. www.circa1850.com. Or, you could hire a professional.

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