1.   Thick layers of snow blanket every horizontal surface.

2.   A solid stain would be nice, but solid stains do not hold up well on horizontal surfaces such as the tops of railings.

3.   A solid-color latex stain is generally not recommended on an outdoor horizontal surface because it wears too fast.

4.   A. The only stain you should use on a horizontal surface outdoors is a semitransparent stain, and this must go on bare wood.

5.   If the cat scratches floors, look for lots of horizontal surface.

6.   Since decks are exposed outdoors, I say let the deck get dirty, as any horizontal surface will outdoors.

7.   This is particularly important on horizontal surfaces such as floorboards and railings.

8.   Trouble is, no horizontal surface will stay clean outdoors without constant work.

9.   Vacuum dust from all horizontal surfaces such as window seals and mantels.

10.   While solid stains are not recommended for deck floors and other horizontal surfaces, anything left may be just as difficult as removing paint.