At JG Carpet Contractors LLC, we understand how daunting removing paint from a carpet can be. We are here to help and have compiled some expert tips on how to tackle this tricky job effectively. With our comprehensive guide, you will learn the best methods and techniques for getting paint out of carpets without damaging them. Read on to learn more about getting paint out of carpets for good!
How to Get Water-Based Paint Out of Carpet
You will have to do it while the paint stain is fresh and most accessible to remove. Also, these steps work for latex and other water-based paints. Before starting, these are some tools that you will need, a dull knife or old credit card, white rags or paper towels, dishwashing liquid, a Soft-bristled brush, a clothes steamer, and a Vacuum.
Fresh Color Stain Instructions
Remove wet paint. Use the knife’s blunt edge or an old credit card’s edge and lift the wet paint. Do not rub the stain with a cloth or paper towel. The dye is deep into the fibers of the carpet.
Use a damp paper towel or white rag to remove any remaining paint from the rug’s surface. Continue onto a clean portion of the towel while the color is transferred. Only stop dabbing once all the color is gone.
Dry paint stain procedure
Reconstitute dried paint. Mix hot water and a few drops of dish soap in a small bowl. Dip a soft-bristle brush (an old toothbrush works best) into the solution and dip the dry paint stains into it. Leave it on for about 5 minutes to soften the color.
Scratch and dub. Once the paint has softened, use a blunt knife to gently scrape the paint off the fibers once the paint has softened. If the paint flakes, wipe it off with a damp paper towel or cloth. Apply more hot soapy water with a brush if needed. Continue working until you run out of colors. Do not rub. Paint may bleed. Add more heat. If the hot water solution does not soften the paint, beat the stain with steam from a portable clothes steamer. Do not directly place a steam nozzle or hot iron on the carpet, as it may melt the fibers. Continue to rub and dab until the paint is gone gently.
Dry and vacuum. Once the paint has been removed, allow the rug to air dry, vacuum thoroughly to lift the rug’s fibers, and catch any remaining paint particles.
How to Get Oil-Based Paint Out of Carpet
Lift the wet paint and dab it. Once the paint drops are wet, lift them off the carpet with a blunt knife. Use steam from a garment steamer to keep the paint moist and remove the stain, then wipe the area with a damp paper towel. Straighten the paper clip and blot it with a clean towel to separate the carpet fibers.
Scrape off the paint and pat dry. Once the oil paint is dry, carefully scrape as much of the paint off the fibers as possible with a blunt knife. Use a damp paper towel or vacuum to pick up dried paint flakes.
Treat with solvent. Read the fine print on the paint label and use the recommended solvents after lifting and rubbing. If not specified, choose turpentine. Test the solvent on an inconspicuous carpet area to ensure it does not cause a color change. Dip a white cotton swab in the solvent and blot the soiled area. Work slowly, moving to clean areas of the rag as the paint transfers.
Clean and rinse. Once you’ve removed as much paint as possible, mix hot water with a few drops of dish soap. Dip a soft-bristled brush into the solution and gently scrub the area where the paint solvent was applied. “Rinse” the area with a clean cloth soaked in water and wipe off any excess water with a paper towel—air dry and vacuum. Let the rug dry, then vacuum and restore the pile.
After these, your carpet must have been clean. Remember, the less dirty your carpet, the more it will last. Whenever you need replacement or new carpet installation, you can contact us! JG Carpet Contractors LLC is here for you!“