How to Paint Your Carpet
Select the paint carefully., Assemble enough drop cloths to cover and protect the majority of the room.
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Select the paint carefully.
Choose upholstery paint only.
If you use acrylic or any other paint, your carpet will end up with that crunchy, clumpy feel.
And while you could use a paintbrush and paint from a can, you won’t achieve the same coverage consistency as you would using spray paint.
Keep a bottle of paint thinner nearby to “erase” mistakes.
In case your design doesn’t go the way you want or in the even the spray paint hits a piece of furniture or the floor you can attend to it quickly. -
Step 2: Assemble enough drop cloths to cover and protect the majority of the room.
Or, if you are able, take your painting project outside.
Consider moving the carpet to a well-ventilated area (if possible) or protecting the surrounding walls with painter’s tape and newspaper.
Detailed Guide
Choose upholstery paint only.
If you use acrylic or any other paint, your carpet will end up with that crunchy, clumpy feel.
And while you could use a paintbrush and paint from a can, you won’t achieve the same coverage consistency as you would using spray paint.
Keep a bottle of paint thinner nearby to “erase” mistakes.
In case your design doesn’t go the way you want or in the even the spray paint hits a piece of furniture or the floor you can attend to it quickly.
Or, if you are able, take your painting project outside.
Consider moving the carpet to a well-ventilated area (if possible) or protecting the surrounding walls with painter’s tape and newspaper.
About the Author
Patricia Hernandez
Brings years of experience writing about organization and related subjects.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: