Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

i've had a dust sheet down for some time but on removing it i've found
a couple of small (size of a coin) areas where some paint has got
through and dried. from a distance you cant really see it but i still
want to remove it if possible. i've only ever used water based paint
so that should help i guess. so does anyone know how to remove it
without damaging the carpet?

its not thick blobs, its more like a trace of dried flaky paint stuck
to the twist pile. Very small and not very noticable but id still like
to remove it :)

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

"benpost" wrote in message
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i've had a dust sheet down for some time but on removing it i've found
a couple of small (size of a coin) areas where some paint has got
through and dried. from a distance you cant really see it but i still
want to remove it if possible. i've only ever used water based paint
so that should help i guess. so does anyone know how to remove it
without damaging the carpet?

its not thick blobs, its more like a trace of dried flaky paint stuck
to the twist pile. Very small and not very noticable but id still like
to remove it :)

Cleaning it will reveal a cleaner patch to the rest of the carpet.

Use water ONLY and scrape it of with a plastic spatula then wipe rigorously
with a damp cloth

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:37:39 -0700, benpost wrote:

i've had a dust sheet down for some time but on removing it i've found
a couple of small (size of a coin) areas where some paint has got
through and dried. from a distance you cant really see it but i still
want to remove it if possible. i've only ever used water based paint
so that should help i guess. so does anyone know how to remove it
without damaging the carpet?

its not thick blobs, its more like a trace of dried flaky paint stuck
to the twist pile. Very small and not very noticable but id still like
to remove it :)

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Try a metal pet comb if you've got one.

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Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

benpost wrote:
i've had a dust sheet down for some time but on removing it i've found
a couple of small (size of a coin) areas where some paint has got
through and dried. from a distance you cant really see it but i still
want to remove it if possible. i've only ever used water based paint
so that should help i guess. so does anyone know how to remove it
without damaging the carpet?

its not thick blobs, its more like a trace of dried flaky paint stuck
to the twist pile. Very small and not very noticable but id still like
to remove it :)

How about steam cleaning it? - NB this may or may not be a bad idea;
just floating it for more expert comment!

David

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

"Lobster" wrote in message
...
benpost wrote:
i've had a dust sheet down for some time but on removing it i've found
a couple of small (size of a coin) areas where some paint has got
through and dried. from a distance you cant really see it but i still
want to remove it if possible. i've only ever used water based paint
so that should help i guess. so does anyone know how to remove it
without damaging the carpet?

its not thick blobs, its more like a trace of dried flaky paint stuck
to the twist pile. Very small and not very noticable but id still like
to remove it :)

How about steam cleaning it? - NB this may or may not be a bad idea; just
floating it for more expert comment!

David

Steaming is the same as cleaning it with carpet cleaner it will show a clean
patch and a dirty carpet. :-)

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

"benpost" wrote in message
...
i've had a dust sheet down for some time but on removing it i've found
a couple of small (size of a coin) areas where some paint has got
through and dried. from a distance you cant really see it but i still
want to remove it if possible. i've only ever used water based paint
so that should help i guess. so does anyone know how to remove it
without damaging the carpet?

its not thick blobs, its more like a trace of dried flaky paint stuck
to the twist pile. Very small and not very noticable but id still like
to remove it :)

Cuthroat razor? Just "shave" off the affected strands

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

Lobster wrote:
benpost wrote:
i've had a dust sheet down for some time but on removing it i've
found a couple of small (size of a coin) areas where some paint has
got through and dried. from a distance you cant really see it but i
still want to remove it if possible. i've only ever used water based
paint so that should help i guess. so does anyone know how to remove
it without damaging the carpet?

its not thick blobs, its more like a trace of dried flaky paint stuck
to the twist pile. Very small and not very noticable but id still
like to remove it :)

How about steam cleaning it? - NB this may or may not be a bad idea;
just floating it for more expert comment!

I was going to suggest hot water & a little detergent aggitated with a stiff
brush, so steam should work. Emulsion comes out easily enough.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

On 19 Oct, 16:37, benpost wrote:
i've had a dust sheet down for some time but on removing it i've found
a couple of small (size of a coin) areas where some paint has got
through and dried. from a distance you cant really see it but i still
want to remove it if possible. i've only ever used water based paint
so that should help i guess. so does anyone know how to remove it
without damaging the carpet?

its not thick blobs, its more like a trace of dried flaky paint stuck
to the twist pile. Very small and not very noticable but id still like
to remove it :)

Dear Ben
I would try to re-emulsify the water-based paint and soften it with a
water soaked rag or sponge in a poly bag for 12 hours before I did any
attempts at physical removal
I would try a plastic scouring pad first then go to more vigorous
methods but try to retain the carpet fibres
Pet combe souded good as a last resort
Chris

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

Hi Guys
I found an old toothbrush and a glass of warm water + washing up
liquid, dampened the areas and scrubbed with the toothbrush,
eventually it seems to have got it all off. Once its dried i'll double
check. Its a new carpet so dont have to worry about cleaning the
affected area and having other shades where its dirtier.
thanks for the replies

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember ConfusedCarbuyer
saying something like:

Pet combe souded good as a last resort

Guest House Paradiso?

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

I know you said you didn't want to damage the carpet but sandpaper has
always done the job for me.

Brendan.

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

On Oct 19, 4:37*pm, benpost wrote:
i've had a dust sheet down for some time but on removing it i've found
a couple of small (size of a coin) areas where some paint has got
through and dried. from a distance you cant really see it but i still
want to remove it if possible. i've only ever used water based paint
so that should help i guess. so does anyone know how to remove it
without damaging the carpet?

its not thick blobs, its more like a trace of dried flaky paint stuck
to the twist pile. Very small and not very noticable but id still like
to remove it :)

I've tried all the usual methods, and one stands out as much quicker,
easier and more effective. Use a chisel, scrape it backwards across
the carpet repetedly. Move round a bt more with each stroke, so the
edge goes over it in all directions. Hard to explain, but its fast &
effective, and doesnt damage the pile.


NT

Removing dried paint on carpet?
 

On 19 Oct, 16:37, benpost wrote:
so does anyone know how to remove it
without damaging the carpet?

I had the same problem a few years ago. I used a pair of side cutters
to trim off or remove the affected strands. A bit tedious to do, but
the result was perfect - completely undetectable.

CRB