Asked on Mar 27, 2016
How to protect good carpet from crafts in craft room
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I am putting a craft table in a room with good carpet and the carpet color goes with my makeover. But I know I will drop scraps, paint drops, glue drops, etc so I want to protect the good carpet. Should I put wood, another area rug, plastic sheet ? What would look good?
14 answers
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Put an area rug over the space on the carpet that you are worrying about.
2nw1266988
on Mar 28, 2016
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I would go to an office supply store and get on of those rubber floor mats like they use in offices for chairs to roll easier on. You could probably get a large enough mat to put under your table. Its also washable.
Jodie
on Mar 28, 2016
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I would purchase the clear plastic sheeting that come in large rolls that most use to protect when painting. This way you it is easier for you to dispose of when it becomes soiled.
Janet Pizaro
on Mar 28, 2016
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I use an old bed sheet. it is soft and easy to shake out the window when I am ready or I can carry it down stairs to shake out if it is really full. Folds easily and light weight.
Nancywessel
on Mar 28, 2016
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You can buy thick, clear plastic runners they use to protect traffic areas on carpet. It's not invisible, but it would look a lot better than a dropcloth.
Trudy
on Mar 28, 2016
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Shower curtain liner.
Marilyn
on Mar 28, 2016
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I purchased a boxed roll of sheeting from Lowe's (12'wX50'L 1/12mil thick) cost 10.00. Laid out the whole carpeted area of the room and am using it for all of the re-do in this house,,it's a GOD send to have a large room to work in. The plastic is still in place with no rip, etc., going on 3yrs now. Good luck!
Patty
on Mar 28, 2016
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I would definitely get a multi-colored or patterned area rug so you needn't worry about stains that refuse to come out. They are the thickest protection. There are good deals on them all over, so you can replace them any time they get messy looking or just when you want a new look. If it's an indoor/outdoor area rug, you can take it out back and hose it down anytime.
Irene
on Mar 28, 2016
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Got some good ideas just need to figure out what's most economical. Thanks everyone
Valerie jones
on Mar 28, 2016
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Good quality painter's dropcloth
Linda
on Mar 28, 2016
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I'd use a clear dropcloth or clear vinyl matt.
Karen Howard
on Mar 28, 2016
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Ditto to what Karen said above. Use a chair mat under the area where you'll be sitting - they come in a variety of sizes, or sturdy and easy to clean, and won't hide your current carpet.
KatAych
on Mar 28, 2016
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I use an old plastic shower curtain under my workspace to keep drips from staining the carpet. Also Big lots has flannel backed plastic tablecloths this time of year for $2-3 each, cheaper than carpet cleaning!
Barbara
on Mar 29, 2016
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A very large chair mat would be ideal.
Nancy
on Mar 30, 2016
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