11.   But it would be better not to paint, but to treat the pillars with two thin coats of a latex solid stain.

12.   But you can try substituting latex paint or solid latex stain for the whitewash.

13.   Even the solid stain can be used on vertical surfaces such as pickets.

14.   For the bare concrete, you can paint it with a cement-based paint, or the latex solid stain.

15.   Give them two coats, then apply a solid latex stain.

16.   He wanted to know if he can use the light-colored solid stain over the old redwood finish.

17.   I know that a solid stain does not belong on a deck floor.

18.   However, solid stains can peel, and often do because of the moisture.

19.   If so, and only one coat was applied, then it is the fault of the solid stain, which sometimes does get streaked and spotty over time.

20.   If the clapboards are in good shape, I suggest you apply two coats of a latex solid stain, not a paint, after heavy sanding.