Discuss DIY Carpet Dying - Learn How to Do It Yourself http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:05:56 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-46 I'm re-doing my room and i have a blue carpet. It would be too expensive to buy a new one, so is it possible to dye it to be a spring green-ish color? Jenny Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:41:45 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-45 Hi Raymond. That would be a little tricky i think, but should be doable :) I would call a local carpet/carpet repair company and ask them just to make sure though, and to find out what dye you would need. Administrator Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:30:19 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-44 We are looking at buying a house that has a new lime green colored carpet. Could we dye that to a medium brown color? Raymond Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:03:30 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-43 hi tj. i don't think it is possible to dye a dark blue carpet a mink/beige color. you might want to call a local carpet specialist to make sure though. Administrator Fri, 21 May 2010 01:24:14 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-42 i have a dark blue about 2 yrs old and want it mink or a beige color what do i need to do?????can i get it a lighter color tj Thu, 20 May 2010 20:10:46 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-41 Hi Francine. Yes, but you might want to consider getting an automotive carpet dye, not regular residential carpet dye. Administrator Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:40:24 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-40 will this work on car carpets? francine Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:54:53 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-39 will this work at car carpets francine Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:54:07 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-38 will this work at car carpets? francine Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:52:38 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-34 help!!!! any assistance in the preparation of carpet dyeing is needed. carla Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:19:55 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-33 I am in need of some serious help, to add color to my carpet. It is light blue and and would like to spruce up some problem areas. carla Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:18:13 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-31 I want to dye my carpet to hide returning pet stains with a design of some kind. the carpet is light the stains are dark. debbie Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:37:52 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-30 Make sure the dying machine you use is very stable and can be guided easily. One wrong move and the lines will be crooked. Also, move the dying machine along slowly so the carpet really soaks up as much of it as it can. Administrator Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:52:43 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-29 I am looking at dying in lines for a basketball court in new carpet. any suggestions. Clay Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:18:32 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-28 That is actually one of the main uses of carpet dye, to repair high traffic areas without replacing the entire carpet. So yes it will hold up very well for a long time to come, especially if you make it a dark color and use a lot of it. Administrator Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:25:31 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-27 We are considering dyeing the carpet in a front lobby and our dart room to black instead of pulling it up and replacing at this time. Our concern is the high volume of traffic, due that this is a bar, exactly how well & long would the dye hold up? Danielle Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:47:04 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-26 Black will catch every hair, mote of dust, eye of newt, and piece of lint that comes into the room. You'll be vacuuming it every day. How about dyeing it red or something & having black accessories (bedspread, couch, etc.)? Ann Stewart Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:50:30 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-25 You can find the dye at local carpet stores usually, or just search Google for it. To apply it, you just need a carpet cleaning machine and you mix the dye in just like you were mixing in carpet cleaning solution. Then just run the machine like you were cleaning your carpet, and it will dye it in the process. The bottle of carpet dye will probably have much better directions, but It ohught I would just give you an idea. Administrator Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:45:15 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-24 You use a carpet cleaning machine and just mix the dye where you normally mix your cleaning solution, then just clean your carpet like you normally would with it, and it will dye your carpet in the process. Administrator Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:42:57 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-23 I don't think it will cover the areas at the edge near the walls, so you might need to get an extension that is for reaching hard spots. And yes, paint your walls and baseboard AFTER you dye your carpet. Administrator Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:41:29 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-22 I hate my carpet color, and wish to just dye the whole thing black. It would go nicely with the decor in my room. where can i find the dye, and how do i apply it to the carpet? after dying the carpet do i have to worry about the dye running/fading when i wash the carpet again? Erica Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:03:57 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-21 What is the actual name/make/model of the machine used to perform the dying on the carpet? Thanks Knight Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:32:36 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-20 I have the Koblenz Clean Machine which has the rotary scrubbers. Will it cover the carpet at the edge near the walls? Should I paint my walls & baseboards before or after dyeing my carpet? Thanks. TLC Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:16:43 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-19 Yes, in fact that is the main reason a lot of people dye their carpet. Administrator Mon, 11 May 2009 02:21:06 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-18 I would look around on the internet, or go to a local carpet store and ask. They are hard to come by sometimes, but worth the trouble :) Administrator Mon, 11 May 2009 02:20:45 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-17 Will dyeing the carpet get rid of the urine spots from my dog? Kim Mon, 11 May 2009 00:26:12 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-16 Where can I find one of these machines to rent at? I live in a small town in Virginia in the mountains and theres not many places here that have that kinda stuff. I need dye and the machine. Thank you. Mel Tue, 05 May 2009 08:50:42 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-10 Hi. It usually takes 24 to 72 hours to completely dry. Michael Cottier Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:58:42 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-9 HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE DYE TO COMPLETELY DRY. I HAVE A BUSINESS AND DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO REIMBURSE FOR RUINED CLOTHING. Mike T Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:07:06 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-2 Where can I purchase the dye? Do I use a carpet cleaning machine and will this ruin the machine for future cleaning jobs? I checked at my local home center and they do not carry the dye nor could they tell me where it could be found. Thank you for any help you can give me! Vickie Vickie Newell Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:17:47 +0100 http://www.cottiercarpets.com/articles/carpet-flooring/74-diy-carpet-dying#comment-1 You can purchase carpet dye online by searching Google for "carpet dye" or use another search engine. You can use a carpet cleaning machine, but when you are done you will have to wash it several times until every last drop of dye is out of it. Michael Cottier Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:17:12 +0100