How to Make Red Paint Really Red

True red

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Very dark colors like black and red require a little preparation. You can darken red into a vibrant hue with some primer, and then use the paint to enliven your space.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Grey primer and sealer
Red paint
Brushes
Stirrers
Paint pans
Rollers

Make Red Paint Really Red

Step1

Prepare the room for painting. Complete instructions for getting a room ready to paint can be found in the eHow article "Preparing a Room for Painting."

Step2

Open the can of grey primer and sealer. Carefully stir the primer until it is a uniform color.

Step3

Using a paint brush apply the primer all the way around the edges of the wall just as you would paint. Use a roller to cover the rest of the wall. Let the primer dry completely.

Step4

Use a brush to go over any areas of the wall that are not completely covered with primer. Let the primer dry completely.

Step5

Open the can of red paint. Stir the contents until the red is a uniform color.

Step6

Use a brush to apply the red paint to the edges of the wall. Use a roller to cover the rest of the wall. Let the paint dry completely. Apply a second coat in the same way. Now your red will be really red, and not pink.