Painting - Rich looking paint

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FredandRetasMom
12-11-05, 02:28 PM
I am about to paint my dining room a red/burgundy. I want the colour to have depth (like a well painted car that has 10 coats of paint). Is there any paint that gives this quality without putting 10 coats on or is there a technique that would give this effect?

marksr
12-11-05, 05:48 PM
Quality paint gives better coverage. 3 coats of a dark color is usually sufficent with good paint. Applying with good tools and with a good application technique are also important.
prowallguy
12-11-05, 05:50 PM
I want the colour to have depth (like a well painted car that has 10 coats of paint). Is there any paint that gives this quality without putting 10 coats on or is there a technique that would give this effect?
Apply a couple coats of polyurethane over the finish color, and it might achieve what you are looking for.