How to remove paint from carpet?

andrea2

I managed to paint my entire house but when I was taping off areas the paint work came off when removing the tape. So I tried to put drop sheets without taping so now I have paint stains on my carpet and want to know the best way to remove them

please help

MitchellMc

Hi @andrea2,

Do you happen to know if the paint was water-based or oil-based enamel? That would be helpful for our members to know when providing solutions. Also, some images showing the areas where the paint has gotten onto the carpet would be great.

If it's water-based paint, you can try some hot water mixed with a bit of dishwashing detergent. Dampen the paint and allow it to sit for a few minutes. This should soften the paint and enable you to scrape at it with a knife or scraper. Try not to embed the paint further into the pile. 

For oil-based paints, you could sparingly dampen a cloth with Acetone and place it on the paint. Use a needle to try and pick the conjoined carpet fibres apart and then pick the paint out of the fibres with a knife or scraper. You can also try using cold water and dishwashing detergent.

I'll be looking forward to seeing some images of the affected areas and providing further assistance.

Mitchell