That's when a heat gun shines, very thick coats of varnish.

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It really comes off with ease. That is one reason varnish still gets used for wood protection, it comes off pretty easily. I've got 10 seasons now on my cabin sole since I wooded them and put on a half a dozen coats of spar varnish. They've lost their gloss but that's it. I never found them slippery but I don't have large open areas to deal with.

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Refinishing a teak & holly floor
- If there is no finish on it, I'd just give it a light sanding Max.
  - Thanks Tom
    - I'm told Waterlox is pretty good
  - I would give it a good cleaning with TSP before sanding.
    - Thanks Paul, good idea
      - That is a good idea, might be all you need.
- Mine had multiple coats of varnish so I used a heat gun to peal them off
  - That's when a heat gun shines, very thick coats of varnish.
    - Yes, the heat gun is a good tool

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