Get Latex Paint Off Carpet

Before you start trying to get paint out of your carpet you must first determine what kind of paint has been spilled.

Get latex paint off carpet. In a panic i called my mother an artist to ask if she knew how to get paint out. As long as it hasn t been dry for a long time. Oil based paint is made using synthetic or natural oils as foundation of the formula. Spilling latex paint on a carpet can be a major inconvenience and cause permanent damage if it s not cleaned up quickly.

This kind of paint is resistant to moisture and considered very durable. Mix a cup of lukewarm water with a teaspoon of dishwashing detergent. I once spilled an entire quart of teal green paint on the taupe carpet of my first rental apartment. Soak the sponge or washcloth in the warm soapy.

If you re dealing with latex or water based paint blot the paint with liquid dish soap and then vacuum over it. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you can t get anymore paint out of the carpet. Water based paint also known as latex paint is a low voc alternative to oil based paint. Latex paint is water soluble so it is easier to remove.

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. Blot as much latex paint as you can with a dry sponge or washcloth. Luckily while there are some other paints that are extremely difficult to remove from carpeting latex paint is one of the easier varieties. She told me to dab up as much of the paint as i could using dry paper towels dab not rub then to go to the store and buy a ton of rubbing alcohol.

For an oil paint spill use a putty knife to scrape as much paint as you can off the carpet. Blot up more paint.