We just had new carpet laid out and I'm not satisfied with the color. I was wondering if anyone knows the best way to change your carpet's color. Are there any do-it-yourself kits out there that work well? Or is it best to leave it to a professional? Please help!
I would be shocked if this was possible. I guess anything is possible if you pay someone. I would say get used to the color or have it replaced. Maybe a professional will chime in.
It is definately possible. Costs are said to be at least halved compared to getting new carpet. I am just wondering if someone here has gotten it done and how it is working out for them.
I dyed a carpet many years ago. We had just bought a house and it was an older orange shag carpet (but was in good shape) and we couldn't afford to replace it. I just rented a carpet cleaner (the kind that you put water in) and bought a packet of brown carpet dye from a local janitorial supply house. It looked good (for shag carpet) when I was finished and when it dried there was no issues with "white socks". Carpet is just a fabric and you can dye it just like you would a t-shirt.
Be very, very careful. Most carpet these days is coated with plastics or stain guard and will not take a dye at all.
1) Did you have any issues with uneven color shading (i.e. darker spots, lighter spots). 2) How many years since you dyed it and has the color seem to wear off after the said years?
Nearly every carpet has a replacement warranty for 30 to 90 days...Check it out and invoke that. You cannot cahnge the carpet color. Utilize the replacement warranty. You may be responsible for labor only...Usually .79 cents a sq. ft.
I was looking on a site for some company that does it and in their FAQ it said this. Q. Can all carpeting be dyed? A. No, polyester or acrylic carpets cannot be dyed. This can only be determined upon inspection and free testing by our qualified technicians. Nylon and Wool are totally dyeable. http://dyemasters.org/7101.html So I guess you need to find out what kind of carpet you have. Heres a link to a place in Houston that does it. http://www.dyecarpet.net/
no problems, it was even this was 20 years ago and I moved within a year or so and have no idea it was an old carpet and I was just saving money instead of replacing it. i wouldn't try it on a new carpet personally, only one that you had nothing to lose on
