DIY Stair Rail Makeover with Old Masters Gel Stain, Citristrip, and more!

Here are all the lessons, tips, and obstacles I encountered during my recent DIY staircase makeover. From the prep work, to sanding, taping angled stair rails, stripping with Citristrip, using a Gel Stain, and applying a wipe on Polyurethane...It's ALL here!! You do NOT want to embark on a project like this without seeing the things that can go wrong and how to prevail.
***************Products Used********************
Old Masters Gel Stain - amzn.to/3JhZjMQ
Citristrip - amzn.to/3CLEIOs
Minwax Wipe-on Poly - amzn.to/37x48Ed
Zinsser Oil-Based Primer - amzn.to/3q9f1m9
Painters Tape - amzn.to/3CJIMPq
Saran Wrap - amzn.to/3KIELxt