Hi All,

In the process of refinishing the railing and spindles of a staircase, I was having trouble sanding away the original stain, so I tried a chemical stripper. After, I sanded with 80 grit. Now, I can’t get stain to penetrate. I’ve left it on for ten minutes, and it wipes away without a trace. 

What should my next steps be?

Thanks for your time!