Can you "dye" or paint carpeting?

Question

We have buff-colored carpeting in our bedroom which is only 5 years old. It is really too light for my taste. It shows dirt too much and stains easily. I have a steam cleaner and clean it frequently, but it never really brightens up, so I thought of somehow dyeing it. Does anyone know how to do this or even if you can? Thanks in advance for any creative answers.

I should probably clarify...I cannot afford new carpeting, right now. I am very creative and can do many things myself. So I am looking for suggestions on how to do it. We have a waterbed, so I cannot just pick up the carpet and take it somewhere. Any ideas? An area rug on top will not work, cause we cannot remove the bed.

Answer 1

I would call a local carpet dealer and get their recommendations...

or you could buy a large area rug, so that you only see the buff color around the edges...

Answer 2

I think you would need to get it picked up and brought to a company that specializes in that. Look in the phone book for a company that will do the dying and get a quote for that size rug.

Unless it is a very valuable carpet you would probably be better off shopping for a new one. Carpet companies have a lot of sales and some specialize in deals on end-of-roll carpets that won't do a giant area but might be OK for your bedroom size.

Answer 3

I know you cannot paint carpet. I have heard of people dyeing their carpet but i don't think it is a DIY project. If it's not done right you could just get a tye-dyed carpet, not very attactive. my best advice is to live with it until you can afford to replace it.
sorry, bet that's not what you were looking for.

Answer 4

yes, there are companies that specialize in dying carpets. My wife had it done when we lived in Hawaii.

Answer 5

That's so Hildy Santos

Answer 6

i thihnk it wuld just be easier to get new carpet