Don't like the current color of your carpet? Don't want to spend thousands of euros to replace it? Paint it! Read on to learn how to renovate a large, old rug or spice up the one hidden in the corner of the room.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Preparation
Step 1. Choose your paint carefully
You have to use only the specific one for the upholstery. If you use an acrylic or other type of color, you will eventually find yourself a rug with a lumpy crust of color. While you could use tin paint and a brush, you won't achieve the same quality of uniformity as spray paint.
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Have a bottle of thinner on hand to "erase" mistakes. In case your project does not develop as hoped, if the paint ends up on a piece of furniture or on the floor you can intervene promptly.
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Step 2. Get enough sheets to cover and protect most of the room
Alternatively, if possible, paint the carpet on the outside.
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Consider moving the carpet to a well-ventilated room and, if possible, protect the surrounding walls with newspapers and duct tape.
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Part 2 of 3: Trace the Design or Paint
Step 1. Design the design or areas you want to color
Unless you've decided to paint the rug in a solid color, use a tape measure to measure and decide what kind of design to create. Use a washable marker to trace the outlines and a light color that will not be visible under the paint.
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Protect the areas you don't want to paint. Especially if you plan to use a lot of colors, you need to protect the areas you don't want to be painted with a certain color. Spread the color, let it dry and finally remove the tape and protectors. Protect a new area and move on to the next color.
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Part 3 of 3: Painting the Carpet
Step 1. Hold the spray can 2.5-5 cm from the carpet to color it well without overdoing the amount of paint
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Avoid shaking the can right over the area you want to paint to avoid unwanted splashes.
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Distribute the paint in smooth, even movements. If the first coat is too light, repeat until the color reaches the desired shade.
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Blot any paint that collects on the duct tape with a rag. If you allow the drops of paint to dry on the adhesive tape, not only will you have problems removing the latter, but the drops may not be completely dry and stain other areas of the carpet.
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Step 2. Work from one end of the carpet to the other
Make sure you are completely satisfied with the result before moving to another area.
Step 3. Wait for the color to dry before adding another tint to your work
It will take time, but a job well done will pay off the wait.
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Make sure the paint is completely dry. During the second or third phase of the work you will have to spread adhesive tape on the already colored areas. Do not do this if the fabric is still damp, otherwise you will compromise all your work.
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Step 4. Wait until the carpet is completely dry before using it
The waiting times for an upholstery paint to dry vary from 8 to 10 hours depending on the climate and humidity.
Advice
- Consider adding a protective product to the carpet once the paint is dry. This will protect both the color and the fabric.
- Before cleaning or vacuuming the carpet, test it in a small, inconspicuous corner to make sure you don't damage the color.
- Be very careful when removing the tape to avoid removing areas of color.
Warnings
- Use paint only in well-ventilated rooms.
- Painting the carpet will change it forever, be sure of what you want.
