Asked on Jan 23, 2017
Can you paint a white shag rug to hide stains?
by Judith
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My shag rug has grey stains from shoes that I can't get out. Does anyone know how/if I can paint the rug a grey to hide the stains?
6 answers
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Janet Pizaro
on Jan 23, 2017
I would not recommend painting a shag carpet.Have you tried using the white vinegar and baking soda trick? -
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Cathy James
on Jan 23, 2017
Try using the vinegar and baking soda first. But if it doesn't work, you could try this, I helped a friend dye a whole restaurant carpet with a spray can (from garden section) and RIT dye. It worked pretty well, I'd suggest trying it in a hidden spot. I also have to say we didn't dye a shag carpet Maybe you can go with a dark grey. -
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Hillela G.
on Jan 24, 2017
How about dying it a darker color so that stains aren't as apparent? I generally don't even buy white because I'm a stain-magnet
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Lyn8705628
on Jan 25, 2017
Bleach it. Put Javex and water in a spray bottle, and soak the area. -
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Gwen Barham Loftus
on Jan 26, 2017
I knew someone who mixed up RIT dye and put in a spray bottle. She then sprayed her entire living room carpet and it came out amazing. She even did her sofa later and it also came out looking brand new. -
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Ruth Shapiro
on Jan 27, 2017
I THINK THE RIT DYE IN A SPRAY BOTTLE IS THE VERY BEST SOLUTION!!!!!
Janet Pizaro
on Jan 23, 2017
Cathy James
on Jan 23, 2017
Hillela G.
on Jan 24, 2017
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