I love the idea of dying a carpet using a rag and some diluted rit dye.
Can you dye wall to wall carpet.
If so pour the dye into water that s between 160 and 180 degrees fahrenheit and be ready to spray immediately after mixing.
If you plan to have your carpet dyed.
Pour the color vinegar and softener in the container first swirl it around to mix up then add the water.
Permanent carpet dyes bonds to.
Try liquitex fabric medium or ceramcoat textile medium.
Wall to wall dyeing can extend the service life of carpet to aid landlords in getting another tenant before it has to be replaced.
You can buy fabric paint right at micheals.
Disclaimer alert it won t be new carpet but some say it looks like new when i m done.
Test your dye on an inconspicuous area.
The hotter the better.
But what i would do is buy any color latex paint and add a fabric medium into it.
Many carpet dyes are acidic and require mixing with hot water.
Area rugs are usually removed for dyeing in the company s plant.
But i also love the idea of painting it even better.
Wall to wall carpeting can be dyed in the home and in most cases dries in about eight hours.
Dyersguild americolor give information on how to full room dye your nylon or wool carpet.