Get Latex Paint Off Carpet

Removing wet paint is much easier but it is possible to remove dry paint from carpeting.

Get latex paint off carpet.

Blot as much latex paint as you can with a dry sponge or washcloth. Oil based paint is made using synthetic or natural oils as foundation of the formula. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you can t get anymore paint out of the carpet. If you re dealing with latex or water based paint blot the paint with liquid dish soap and then vacuum over it.

I once spilled an entire quart of teal green paint on the taupe carpet of my first rental apartment. Spilling latex paint on a carpet can be a major inconvenience and cause permanent damage if it s not cleaned up quickly. If you re trying to get acrylic paint out of carpet blot it with laundry detergent and acetone and use a toothbrush to scrub away the paint. Spilled paint can ruin the look of your carpet.

In a panic i called my mother an artist to ask if she knew how to get paint out. Mix a cup of lukewarm water with a teaspoon of dishwashing detergent. Luckily while there are some other paints that are extremely difficult to remove from carpeting latex paint is one of the easier varieties. Before you start trying to get paint out of your carpet you must first determine what kind of paint has been spilled.

Soak the sponge or washcloth in the warm soapy. Blot up more paint. This kind of paint is resistant to moisture and considered very durable. Latex paint is water soluble so it is easier to remove.

Rinse out the sponge or washcloth and then soak it in cold water. For an oil paint spill use a putty knife to scrape as much paint as you can off the carpet.