10 Best Varnish Remover For Wood of December 2025

• Citrus scent; no harsh fumes
• Contains no methylene chloride, is non-caustic and ideal for indoor use
• Gel formula stays active for up to 24 hours allowing stripping of multiple layers in one step
• Can be used on wood, metal and masonry surfaces
• Size: 1 Quart

Citristrip

• Does NOT contain toxic chemicals like Methylene Chloride and NMP!
• The safe alternative for stripping paint and varnish
• Gentle on most substrates including antique woods (may etch some plastics)
• No harsh fumes with a pleasant fragrance no special ventilation required
• Skin safe formula for easy home and professional use

Max Strip

• Easily dissolves old varnish, lacquer, and shellac
• No sanding or scraping necessary
• Finish with an application of Tung Oil
• Easily dissolves old varnish, lacquer and shellac
• No sanding or scraping
• With the help of fine steel wool, old finish is melted down completely without taking color from wood or raising veneers
• After surface dries, a protective finish of Tung oil should be applied
• 32-Ounce

Formby's Furniture Workshop

• CITRISTRIP Paint & Varnish Stripper is easy to use because it stays wet and active for up to 24 hours allowing stripping of multiple layers in one step
• Removes five layers of dried latex paint in under one hour
• Contains no methylene chloride or NMP (N-Methylpyrrolidone)
• For even the newest DIY’er, CITRISTRIP is the effective brand of removers that is pleasant to use because it has a fresh citrus scent
• Use CITRISTRIP to remove multiple layers of dried latex and oil-based paint, varnish, lacquer, polyurethane and shellac from wood, metal and masonry surfaces

Citristrip

• Contains natural wood oils that penetrate and condition wood
• Does not remove paint or polyurethane
• Perfect product for antique wooden furniture restoration
• Gently dissolves years of built-up varnish, shellac, lacquer and other old finishes without stripping to uncover wood's natural color and grain
• Leaves wood's warm glow undisturbed
• No scraping, no sanding, no mess
• 1 quart
• Gently dissolves years of built-up varnish, shellac, lacquer and other old finishes without stripping to uncover wood's natural color and grain
• Leaves wood's warm glow undisturbed
• No scraping, no sanding, no mess
• 1 quart

Minwax

• Biodegradable formula
• Safe for user, substrate and environment
• Removes multiple layers
• Odor free water based advanced paint remover
• Formulated without methylene chloride and is non-carcinogenic
• Odor free water based advanced paint remover
• Formulated without methylene chloride and is non-carcinogenic
• Water-based stripper will effectively remove up to 15 coats of virtually any coating
• Remover is odor free, user friendly, 100-Percent biodegradable and pH neutral
• There is no need to neutralize the stripped surface; available in 1-quart can

Dumond Chemicals

• Safer professional paint and varnish remover; formulated with no methylene chloride or NMP
• Capable of removing up to 15 layers of paint, varnish, stain, lacquer and urethane; begins working in 30 minutes
• Apply a light coat to remove 1-4 layers; a heavier coat will remove multiple layers with a stripping tool
• Apply with a brush, medium sized nap paint roller, or putty knife. Case Height-5.38 inch. Case Depth-10.19 inch. Case Width-15.44 inch
• Will adhere to vertical surfaces; use on interior or exterior surfaces including wood, plaster, concrete, brick, stone, masonry, marble, metal and veneers

Sunnyside Corporation

• Does NOT contain toxic chemicals like Methylene Chloride and NMP!
• The safe alternative for stripping paint and varnish
• Gentle on most substrates including antique woods (may etch some plastics)
• No harsh fumes with a pleasant fragrance no special ventilation required
• Skin safe formula for easy home and professional use

Max Strip

• New, safer formula is methylene chloride free
• Fast acting liquid remover designed to remove multiple layers of finish in just one application
• Use for detailed stripping on wood, metal, masonry, marine and automotive finishes
• Will remove latex and oil based paint, lacquer, shellac, varnish, epoxy and polyurethane finishes
• Strips up to 25 square feet / gallon

Sunnyside Corporation

• Safe and easy clean up for paint mess and other tough clean up jobs
• Gentle on most substrates (may etch some plastics)
• No harsh fumes with a pleasant fragrance
• Skin safe formula for easy home and professional use
• Does the work of several products in one!

Max Strip