1.   Solid colors would be more flattering than stripes.

2.   I prefer solid colors like blue or green instead of plaids and stripes.

3.   Another way to get a semitransprent stain look is to thin down a white solid color stain or interior latex wall paint, and apply one coat of that.

4.   Apply two thin coats of a latex solid color stain.

5.   Apply two thin coats of a latex house paint or two thin coats of a solid color latex stain.

6.   Aragosa tends to shy away from stripes, preferring classic clothing in solid colors.

7.   At this point my goal is to really establish myself as a solid color commentator.

8.   At this point, you can leave the flowerpots a solid color or add whatever designs you like.

9.   Better yet, two thin coats solid color latex stain, well brushed in.

10.   A solid color latex stain can be substituted for the paint, Scharf said.