Dyeing Carpet?
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Dyeing Carpet?
Has anyone out there ever dyed their carpet? Mine is gray, but is faded and has some minor spots. A friend told me that it is easy to dye carpet back to the original color. Is this a good alternative to new carpet? Or too much hassle?
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
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Re: Dyeing Carpet? (68someday94now)
I did mine. Used RIT dye, rubber gloves and a sponge. Just don't get the carpet overly wet. It'll work...
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And welcome to the :party:
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Re: Dyeing Carpet? (edsalinas)
I changed out all my carpeting this spring. I think I counted 15 separate pieces. It was one of the best projects I have done so far and a beginner with patience can do this
The new carpet is very :cool:
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The new carpet is very :cool:
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Re: Dyeing Carpet? (68someday94now)
Welcome 68someday94now!! :cheers:
I'm also thinking of dyeing the carpet in my 87 so I'll give this a TTT. :thumbs:
I'm also thinking of dyeing the carpet in my 87 so I'll give this a TTT. :thumbs:
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Re: Dyeing Carpet? (68someday94now)
New to this forum, will take a while to get the jargon down. What does TTT mean? :confused:
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Re: Dyeing Carpet? (War Machine)
I think I heard somewhere before that the dye will come off onto your clothes. Anyone know if this is truth or myth?
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Re: Dyeing Carpet? (War Machine)
I think I heard somewhere before that the dye will come off onto your clothes. Anyone know if this is truth or myth?
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Re: Dyeing Carpet? (68someday94now)
I used the RIT dye method on mine and it is a big improvement. Mix the dye, get your color match just right, and you will be satisfied. Put the dye mix in a spray bottle, spray the carpet, and work the dye in with a brush. Wipe any overspray off with a wet towel. After it dries, rub over the carpet with a wet towel to remove extra dye.
I did mine about 4 months ago. I haven't noticed the dye rubbing off. It was a big improvement. I will eventually replace the carpet, but it did buy me some time before I have to drop the bucks for carpet. It doesn't look new, but I looks much better.
I did mine about 4 months ago. I haven't noticed the dye rubbing off. It was a big improvement. I will eventually replace the carpet, but it did buy me some time before I have to drop the bucks for carpet. It doesn't look new, but I looks much better.
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Re: Dyeing Carpet? (68someday94now)
Just wanted to say Thanks, Everyone, for your advice!
Looks like the RIT is the way to go!
Dave
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Looks like the RIT is the way to go!
Dave
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[QUOTE]Thanks for the tip on RIT!! :cheers:
Did my carpet in my '85 today with the RIT dye. Carpet looks like new! Thanks for the tip, Ed. You saved me a bunch of cash! :D
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Did my carpet in my '85 today with the RIT dye. Carpet looks like new! Thanks for the tip, Ed. You saved me a bunch of cash! :D
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