How Do You Paint Or Dye Carpet?
Using paint to change the color of a carpet will cause the carpet to become stiff and the fibers to mat together. The better choice is use carpet dye when you need to cover stains, restore faded color or change colors. Match original colors or choose a new color to create new design schemes for a complete room remodel. This inexpensive process requires carpet in good condition. You can complete it over the course of three to four days. Remove all furniture from the room and any drapes that reach the floor. Vacuum to remove dirt and grit from the carpet and use attachments to vacuum the baseboards and carpet edges. Clean the carpet using a carpet shampoo machine, or have a professional carpet cleaner clean the carpet 24 hours before you apply the dye. Use painter’s tape to cover baseboards, and attach drop cloths to protect walls. Mix the carpet dye per the instructions of the manufacturer. Fill a clean spray bottle with the newly mixed dye. Put on protective gloves. Begin the dye appli
