Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting - Dying a carpet
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debfilm
05-05-02, 02:52 PM
Does anyone know how to dye a 7x9' dining room carpet? It's off-white wool, and I'd like to dye it deep orange. Please inform me as to the materials, process and any tips you've found. Is it a project I can do myself, or should we farm it out to the professionals? Thanks.
twelvepole
05-18-02, 12:02 PM
For best results carpet dying is best left to a professional. Carpet dying kits for the DIYer are however available. Not all carpets can be dyed.
Click the following for helpful info:
http://www.dye-rite-carpet.com/FAQ's.htm
Click the following for helpful info:
http://www.dye-rite-carpet.com/FAQ's.htm
Carpets Done Wright
05-19-02, 06:55 AM
If it is indeed a wool product it can be dyed. Be careful of wool blends.
It is true, that professionals have the right tools and equipment to make it look right.
I have heard of people renting cleaners from the grocery store and mixing up a dye potion, and having good results. Just remember to clean that machine out very good afterwards or you may face a lawsuit from the next user that has orange streaks on there carpets, which will cost you more then if you had just replaced your carpet with brand new orange carpet.
It is true, that professionals have the right tools and equipment to make it look right.
I have heard of people renting cleaners from the grocery store and mixing up a dye potion, and having good results. Just remember to clean that machine out very good afterwards or you may face a lawsuit from the next user that has orange streaks on there carpets, which will cost you more then if you had just replaced your carpet with brand new orange carpet.