HI, you mentioned emulsified oil acrylic wood stain in your article…sounds like a good compromise between water and oil based stains. Who makes this?

I have an oak mantle and would like to paint it white. Do I have to sand the wood first and what kind of paint should I use? thank you

I have a grey vinyl sided house with wide white fluted moldings. I want to paint my exterior doors to look like walnut wood. I know it is a layering process of paint colors, but don’t know which colors. I am an experienced DIY but don’t want to really mess