PAINTING --------a fire surround ?

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Can anyone help.......Ive got a wooden fire surround which is finished in dark brown mahogony colour.

I would like to paint it in white,my friend suggested i spray paint it.

How can i paint it white and end up with a nice shiny finish that looks like it's a genuine/original finish.

What paint/under coat do i use? Do i sand it down?

Im worried about peeling paint and overall finish