The railings, except for the best, are literally executing great so it seems I could stain/paint correct over the top. The actual put on and tear is available in over the deck floor. Since it is supposedly a "stain" as opposed to a "paint" it's got worn many of the http://bookmarkport.com/story7458577/the-how-do-i-stain-the-railings-of-a-deck-diaries