Removing dried paint on carpet?

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i've had a dust sheet down for some time but on removing it i've found a couple of small (size of a coin) areas where some paint has got through and dried. from a distance you cant really see it but i still want to remove it if possible. i've only ever used water based paint so that should help i guess. so does anyone know how to remove it without damaging the carpet?

its not thick blobs, its more like a trace of dried flaky paint stuck to the twist pile. Very small and not very noticable but id still like to remove it :)

George · Accepted Answer

Cleaning it will reveal a cleaner patch to the rest of the carpet.Use water ONLY and scrape it of with a plastic spatula then wipe rigorously with a damp cloth

Cicero · Answer

=========================================Try a metal pet comb if you've got one.Cic.

Lobster · Answer

How about steam cleaning it?  - NB this may or may not be a bad idea; just floating it for more expert comment!David

George · Answer

Steaming is the same as cleaning it with carpet cleaner it will show a clean patch and a dirty carpet. :-)

Vortex3 · Answer

Cuthroat razor?  Just "shave" off the affected strands

The Medway Handyman · Answer

I was going to suggest hot water & a little detergent aggitated with a stiff brush, so steam should work.  Emulsion comes out easily enough.

ConfusedCarbuyer · Answer

Dear BenI would try to re-emulsify the water-based paint and soften it with awater soaked rag or sponge in a poly bag for 12 hours before I did anyattempts at physical removalI would try a plastic scouring pad first then go to more vigorousmethods  but try to retain the carpet fibresPet combe souded good as a last resortChris

benpost · Answer

Hi GuysI found an old toothbrush and a glass of warm water + washing upliquid, dampened the areas and scrubbed with the toothbrush,eventually it seems to have got it all off. Once its dried i'll doublecheck. Its a new carpet so dont have to worry about cleaning theaffected area and having other shades where its dirtier.thanks for the replies

Grimly Curmudgeon · Answer

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Rednadnerb · Answer

I know you said you didn't want to damage the carpet but sandpaper hasalways done the job for me.Brendan.

meow2222 · Answer

I've tried all the usual methods, and one stands out as much quicker, easier and more effective. Use a chisel, scrape it backwards across the carpet repetedly. Move round a bt more with each stroke, so the edge goes over it in all directions. Hard to explain, but its fast & effective, and doesnt damage the pile.

NT

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