Can I put a stain on white base paint?

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Can I buy a Mahogany coloured stain and use on a white base paint? Or is there an alternate product to achieve the result with??
I want to match the cage to my other furniture which is a dark brown/slightly reddish/mahogany like stain colour. It looks so out of place being white.

So is my best bet painting in a tan coloured base then stain over the top??

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  1. krn001 says:
    November 20, 2009 at 5:01 am

    I usually tint a primer a light wood tone, then use a gel stain with a graining tool & a bristle brush to soften the grain lines. You can top coat with poly, shellac or whaterver finish you prefer.

  2. Mr Fixit says:
    November 20, 2009 at 5:01 am

    usually the base paint is tan or something more neutral. there is a graining tool that you use to create imitation grain with the lighter color showing through

  3. fun.notnuts says:
    November 20, 2009 at 5:01 am

    You can use it on white base paint, but you will be able to see through the stain to the white paint.
    I do not know what result you wish to achieve.

  4. woodbutcher says:
    November 20, 2009 at 5:01 am

    This is called glazing and is used to produce faux finishes. After the stain is on and you have achieved the look you want, spray on a clear coat of shellac to seal the stain.

  5. Fionanism says:
    November 20, 2009 at 5:01 am

    if u are thinking of decorating ur house wall,
    u may refer here if u’re malaysia.
    http://CreativeWallpaper.webs.com/

    Thx

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