Need an inexpensive solution to ugly carpet? The way has been paved by blogger Mel via melodyriches.blogspot.com on how to dye carpet using Rit Dye with this do-it-yourself-er. She made this drab, disgustingly pink carpet into a rich red!
Before getting started, here’s what you should know – Mel has consulted a carpet expert who gave this very important advice: only dye within same color family, and you can only go darker. A different color just sits on top of the other color and looks like a stain.
This theory has been tried and true, as seen here:
Photo via Melody Riches.
For dying carpet, here’s what you’ll need:
- Carpet cleaner
- Rit Dye
- Vinegar
- Hot water
- Painters Tape
According to Mel, here's how to get the job done:
- Clean carpets well, spot treating.
- Apply painters tape to baseboards to prevent staining from dye.
- Prepare your dye solutions. Mel used Rit liquid dye in Scarlet; 4 ounces Rit Dye, 12 cups of hot water, 1 cup of vinegar. Pour your solution into the bladder of a carpet cleaner
- Using the hand tool of the carpet cleaner, apply the dye in 2’ lengths furthest from the door and continue until you’ve completed the whole room.
- Covering your feet in plastic, suck up excess water using the suction. Use fans for drying
The outcome:
Photo via Melody Riches
For more on Mel’s awesome tutorial, check out her blog here.
Source: http://melodyriches.blogspot.com/2012/05/dye-ing-for-change.html