How to Make Red Paint Really Red

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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Grey primer and sealer
• Red paint
• Brushes
• Stirrers
• Paint pans
• Rollers

Make Red Paint Really Red

1. 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."

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

3. 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.

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

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

6. 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.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the primer is put on thick enough to completely cover the old paint.
• Skipping the primer will leave you with pink instead of red.

[lilybean]

on 2/7/2008 thanks! that helped