Carpet vs. paint
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,314
Likes: 35
Carpet vs. paint
Actually not paint, but wood stain, it is black and some of it has been spilled on a beige carpet by the guy who installed the carpet.
To aggravate this situation, I have another problem. I decided to use bleach to remove this paint and removed about half of it successfully but also bleached the carpet. Now it has an ugly orange spot in the most visible area. There are other spills I haven't touched yet. It looks like h3ll, and it is new.
Any experience with that?
I have been told to use "mineral spirits" to remove the rest of the paint and something from bleach-stain.com to fix the bleaching. What is that stuff? Can these be fixed?
*sigh*
To aggravate this situation, I have another problem. I decided to use bleach to remove this paint and removed about half of it successfully but also bleached the carpet. Now it has an ugly orange spot in the most visible area. There are other spills I haven't touched yet. It looks like h3ll, and it is new.
Any experience with that?
I have been told to use "mineral spirits" to remove the rest of the paint and something from bleach-stain.com to fix the bleaching. What is that stuff? Can these be fixed?
*sigh*
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,775
Likes: 1
From: Conway Arkansas
Darn, I thought we were gonna talk about painting concrete. because im going to do that to my house, as soon as I figure out what kind of paint I have to use.
If a painter did it to your carpet, make him replace it, or have it fixed
If a painter did it to your carpet, make him replace it, or have it fixed
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 589
Likes: 3
From: Villa Rica, GA
Originally posted by Andysutt
Darn, I thought we were gonna talk about painting concrete. because im going to do that to my house, as soon as I figure out what kind of paint I have to use.
If a painter did it to your carpet, make him replace it, or have it fixed
Darn, I thought we were gonna talk about painting concrete. because im going to do that to my house, as soon as I figure out what kind of paint I have to use.
If a painter did it to your carpet, make him replace it, or have it fixed
FIX YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
From: Central U.S
I think the carpet is ruined and will eather need a patch or it will need to be dyed. As for the concrete the best paint for say a garage floor would be 2 part epoxy with sand mixed in for traction. It's about 80 bucks for both parts. Howrver...if this is the case I'd use concrete stain. If it's a swimming pool the best thing for conerete would be chlorinated rubber based paint.
If it's concrete basement walls I'd go ahead and use UGL Drylock as well.
If it's concrete basement walls I'd go ahead and use UGL Drylock as well.
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,775
Likes: 1
From: Conway Arkansas
Im doing my garage floor
But also my living rooms and bedrooms
We are tired of carpet and until we can afford the wood floor we want... its paint
I dont care if it has a rough surface, Id rather it not....
Any ideas, and price wise?
But also my living rooms and bedrooms
We are tired of carpet and until we can afford the wood floor we want... its paint
I dont care if it has a rough surface, Id rather it not....
Any ideas, and price wise?
Trending Topics
FIX YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
From: Central U.S
I like Concrete stain because it will not chip or peel, and if you plan to glue a floor down it will not stick too well to paint, (I'll assume you will be puting down a floating floor.) but if you want to paint it I feel the best stuff really would be the 2 part epoxy. First you will have to clean the surface. Muratic acid works great but inside it might just run you out of the building. Use a mask. Regardless...the surface MUST be CLEAN! After you clean it mix the 2 parts in a disposable bucket and paint it up with one of those cheap disposable roller and brush kits. Trust me! You will NEVER be able to use the applicators again. Epoxy paint is glue.
Anyway, it dries pretty quick and you should be able to use the floor the next day.
Just one opinion.
Price wise depends upon square footage, but I paint a portion of a swimming pool every year the size of a couple 2 car garage floors with one $80 kit.
Anyway, it dries pretty quick and you should be able to use the floor the next day.
Just one opinion.
Price wise depends upon square footage, but I paint a portion of a swimming pool every year the size of a couple 2 car garage floors with one $80 kit.
Last edited by Targus; Nov 30, 2003 at 09:14 PM.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
FIX YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
From: Central U.S
Well, if the floor is concrete you could put down a floating floor or a glue down floor. I just happen to believ that if I were to put down a glued floor I'd rather not have paint on it.
Paint will always fail in the long run no matter how good it is.
Stain is great because it looks solid and it does not peel.
It just fades away. I guess I'd put glue on a stained floor because the stain soaks in instead od just sticking to the top of a surface.
Paint will always fail in the long run no matter how good it is.
Stain is great because it looks solid and it does not peel.
It just fades away. I guess I'd put glue on a stained floor because the stain soaks in instead od just sticking to the top of a surface.
FIX YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
From: Central U.S
If you are going to put in a floating floor the epoxy would be the cheapest and will last for several years.
Good choice IMO if you are going to cover it up anyway.
(With a floating floor of course.)
Good choice IMO if you are going to cover it up anyway.
(With a floating floor of course.)
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,157
Likes: 1
From: Central Kali
Poor carpe_diem has major problems and you guys are talking about painting garage floors?
A small carpet patch will probably stick out like a sore thumb. I think replacement is the only solution.
A small carpet patch will probably stick out like a sore thumb. I think replacement is the only solution.
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,314
Likes: 35
It is not one major spill but rather many small drops over an 8' area. No way to patch it.
I got that some "Mineral Spirits" from Walmart, let's see how that works.
Then I will see if I can make a dye for this beige capret. Also hear about www.bleachstain.com, they claim to remove bleahspots, but I am kind of skeptical. I think redying is the best method, I need to find the right dye.
I got that some "Mineral Spirits" from Walmart, let's see how that works.
Then I will see if I can make a dye for this beige capret. Also hear about www.bleachstain.com, they claim to remove bleahspots, but I am kind of skeptical. I think redying is the best method, I need to find the right dye.
FIX YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
From: Central U.S
Originally posted by Mike W
Poor carpe_diem has major problems and you guys are talking about painting garage floors?
A small carpet patch will probably stick out like a sore thumb. I think replacement is the only solution.
Poor carpe_diem has major problems and you guys are talking about painting garage floors?
A small carpet patch will probably stick out like a sore thumb. I think replacement is the only solution.
I have used RIT dye and markers for touch up with good results, and I have found it's best to get a piece of scrap carpet to practice on...Just to get it right.
There...
Now I feel a little less guilty.
