Anon956895 june 17 2014.
Remove dried paint from carpet.
Spilled paint can ruin the look of your carpet.
Removing wet paint is much easier but it is possible to remove dry paint from carpeting.
Even on old dried paint that has been on carpet for long periods of time.
Getting paint out of carpet may seem like an impossible task but with the right preparations and techniques your carpet can be preserved.
Genesis 950 is the best thing i have ever found to remove dried paint from carpet.
Accidents happen and sometimes spills are unavoidable even with a tarp or layer of newspaper in place.
So i think.
Next step is to apply the wd40 on the stained area to soften it and work it with a clean rag and let it rest for approximately 20 minutes.
Whether your paint stains are fresh or they ve had some time to dry this guide explains how to remove them with the right cleaning agents and a bit.
If and when necessary blot the paint with a moistened rag or dry paper towels.
Does this work for gloss paint.
Now that the dried paint has softened go back to gently scraping it off the carpet fibers bit by bit.
Latex paint is water soluble so it is easier to remove.
Still it would take several months if not a year to save up the money to buy new carpeting.
Admittedly it was a lot of work getting all the old stains including the dried paint out of my carpet.
Anon345455 august 19 2013.
Before you start to remove paint from carpet with wd40 use the razor or blade to clean up as much of the dried paint as you can.