Getting paint off carpets?

heavenleigh

If it still looks like paint clumps, ie you havent rubbed it in, wait for it to dry and then use sandpaper!

If you have rubbed it in then i am really not sure if you can remove it but i'm sure someone else will come along with an answer soon xx

pounds_and_pensive

When I bought my steam cleaner ages ago, I was surprised when it got some old and previously un-removable gloss paint marks out of the carpet. Maybe worth a go if you've got one or can borrow one? Try it on a hidden bit of the carpet first though in case it melts it

Edited to add that the marks I removed with the steam cleaner had previously been rubbed in. A lot.

loracan1

I've managed to get properly dried in globs of gloss paint out of carpet with a steam cleaner before now. It softens it up and you can pick it off.

withabix

What's the carpet made of?

If it's wool, try paint stripper.

If it's man-made, try paint brush cleaner (the blue stuff, not white spirit)

Spendaholic_Chick

Cheers guys - will try the paint stripper thing first, then if thats no good will get the carpet steam cleaned

princesspoppypop

Does anyone know how to get dried paint out of carpets?

Ive got some gloss paint on my hall carpet (Nightmare!) and also dried emulsion on my bedroom carpet.

If anyone can help I would be very greatful....

Quasar

I had that awful business when I used to have a stone coloured carpet (have just floorboards now). I had to "shave" the paint off ever so carefully, but then that was in a corner and I was able to cover it with a plant.

princesspoppypop

Hi Quasar,

Thanks for the reply.

My carpets are cream and the paint is white so it totally shows!

I could cry, my boyfs sister suggested I cut it out with scissors but the pile isnt long so would leave massive bald patches.

We plan to get new carpets but are saving up at the moment...

tim_n

I have dark grey aluminium paint on mine. I'm a bit stuffed I think... so you're not alone!

angelavdavis

scrap it carefully with a razor blade, its amazing how much you can lift off. Don't overdo it or it will result in a bald patch.