Floor covering is an important element of the interior of any apartment. Many use a carpet that does an excellent job. Its advantage is the variety of colorings. Due to this, it is possible to choose a coating for almost any interior.
But it happens that because of the stubborn spots that cannot be removed, he loses his appearance. Or after repair, the color does not fit the new design of the room. There is a need to replace it.
This process is time-consuming, because it is necessary to remove the old coating glued to the base, prepare the floors, lay and fix the new one. But there are ways to change the colors of the carpet. In some cases, for example, in the absence of the necessary funds, it is easier to use them.
What kind of carpet can I paint
If you decide to change the color of your flooring, you should first consider what to do 
You can not with every look.
The ability to change color does not depend on the length of the pile. You can paint products with a short pile, and with a long one. The latter will require more paint consumption and a more thorough staining process.
IMPORTANT! They do not recommend coloring products made of acrylic and polyester, because in these materials poor fixing of substances.
How to paint a carpet
If the decision to change the color of the carpet is made, then the question arises, with the help of which materials it will be possible to realize it. This can be done using special materials or dyes for the fabric.
Ready-made formulations that can be used
Store substances are designed to update the appearance of carpet in cars. therefore 
available in aerosol cans and have a high cost.
IMPORTANT! If the coverage area is large, then the use of this material will require significant financial costs.
In this case costs may be more than the cost of a new carpet. This makes its use impractical.
Completing of the work
- The composition for the fabrics is selected based on the coating material.
- The color of the substance should be darker by a tone, and if it is necessary to paint a stain, then a tone darker than its shade.
- To prepare the composition for use, use the instructions printed on the back of the package.
- Before starting work, the carpet must be thoroughly cleaned and dried.
- Skirting boards close with plastic wrap.
- The solution is applied evenly with a stiff brush, in circular motions.
Attention! Walking on the coating until the material has completely dried is prohibited.
- While the carpet dries, the room should be well ventilated.
- If there are places on the surface where uneven staining is noticeable, the procedure can be repeated.
- In conclusion, it is necessary to treat the surface with a washing vacuum cleaner. In its absence, a clean rag soaked in a solution of water and vinegar in a ratio of 2: 1.
How to prepare paint for the carpet yourself.
The composition can be made independently. For this need water, dye, the desired shade, 
ammonia solution and chrompeak.
One liter of water must be brought to a boil and add 20 g of dye and 25 ml of ammonia. Mix everything and boil for another 10 minutes, then cool. After this, it is necessary to add a solution of chrompick to it and mix thoroughly. Before use, strain.
The above update method has its advantages and disadvantages, but allows you to really change the color of the coating. And whether to apply it or not, everyone decides for himself.
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