Paint Then Carpet

Carpet installers are concerned about wet paint damaging new carpet while painters are concerned about scuffs and wall damage caused by the carpet installer s tools.

Paint then carpet. Getting paint out of carpet may seem like an impossible task but with the right preparations and techniques your carpet can be preserved. They also may need the carpet to roll up the edges of the room in order to properly trim it to size. Then cover each side of the carpet very well with tape. This allows you to work from the edge of the carpet and ensure complete coverage.

Step 1 remove or mask the baseboards molding and the door sill if any. Press the masking tape firmly onto the carpet to prevent leakage of the upholstery or fabric spray paint. Paint the ugly carpet before covering it with the area rug. Accidents happen and sometimes spills are unavoidable even with a tarp or layer of newspaper in place.

Professional workers use care not to cause damage but a homeowner should consider several factors in deciding whether to paint or install the carpet first. Carpet installers have to bring large rolls of carpet into your home 12 foot rolls minimize seams in your room not small paint cans or brushes. Whether your paint stains are fresh or they ve had some time to dry this guide explains how to remove them with the right cleaning agents and a bit. Use the latex paint without conditioner.

Note that painting will only work on low pile carpets so if you have a plush or shag carpet you re better off having it professionally dyed or getting it replaced. If you re replacing carpet first before painting it will be easier for the flooring company. You can use another paint cover and brown paper to make sure that the paint spray does not go along the desired strip.