But i also love the idea of painting it even better.
Can i dye my wall to wall carpet.
Carpet dyes are acid dyes and typically must be kept hot to be effective.
Disclaimer alert it won t be new carpet but some say it looks like new when i m done.
You can bring or mail in a small piece of the carpet left and they will mix a customized carpet dye for you.
Many carpet dyes are acidic and require mixing with hot water.
You cannot dye a carpet to a lighter color.
Some companies offer coloring matching.
You can buy fabric paint right at micheals.
Wall to wall dyeing can extend the service life of carpet to aid landlords in getting another tenant before it has to be replaced.
Hot water helps open up the pores in the fibers to set the stain in the carpet.
Mix a small amount of dye at a time to ensure that the dye is hot when you use it.
The hotter the better.
32 cups hot water.
Try liquitex fabric medium or ceramcoat textile medium.
I love the idea of dying a carpet using a rag and some diluted rit dye.
Test your dye on an inconspicuous area.
1 1 2 cups color 1 1 2 8 oz bottles 1 2 cup softener.
If so pour the dye into water that s between 160 and 180 degrees fahrenheit and be ready to spray immediately after mixing.