21.   If the solid stain is not peeling from the pickets and other vertical surfaces, leave it alone.

22.   If the sponge does not come out all white, wirebrush the flaking parts, sand smooth, and apply the latex solid stain.

23.   If you want to use a solid stain, I suggest painting the old stain with an oil-based exterior primer first.

24.   If still no go, paint it with a latex solid stain or latex house paint.

25.   Is there any easy way to remove the solid stain from deck, pickets and railings?

26.   Is solid stain necessary?

27.   Or prime bare spots and apply two coats of latex solid stain, which will cover old paint as well, as long as it is sanded.

28.   Or, better yet in my opinion, apply a solid latex stain of a similar color.

29.   Or, apply two coats of a latex solid stain.

30.   People apply solid stains to their decks but are usually disappointed when the finish performs poorly.