subject: All About Carpet Dye [print this page] For those who intend to give their carpet a new and dashing look and do not want to spend the money replacing it ought to consider using carpet dye. It is indeed a cheap and inexpensive option or alternative that will provide the much needed revamping and face lift to your carpet. Different types of carpets and flooring are in use today like carpet tiles.
There are certain types of carpet which can be dyed and then there are others which cannot be. By way of example, nylon and wool based carpets can be dyed whereas acrylic, polypropylene, polyester etc cannot be dyed. The existing color of your carpet will be the deciding factor to choose the appropriate dye for your carpet. Different color combination dyes will produce different colors. Thus, it is important to be very clear about the types of combination and what color result they produce, to avoid any later disappointment. Another important aspect to consider is that you can only get a darker color with carpet dyeing and not lighter.
There are two common methods for dyeing the carpet. One is by means of spraying the dye onto the carpet with pressure of around 150 and 500 pounds. If you intend to procure an absolute color change then this technique may have issues with incursion which you need to be aware of. Secondly, the dye can be applied on to the carpet by means of a rotary scrubber with nylon bristles. This machine is applied diagonally and in overlapping fashion to cause and ensure that the entire area is covered with dye. This or the first method requires a lot of expertise to be applied for an optimum and professional look. Having said that, the second method is more popular and ensures a better and comprehensive dyeing procedure with better penetration.
The carpet dye you are using must be authentic to avoid any untoward incident. Always purchase such dyes from authentic and certified shops and markets.
By way of example, for stain resistant coating based carpets, always use fiber pro dues. Hence, it is important to know the material of your carpet and the appropriate dye for it. Moreover, carpet dyeing can be a complex activity and it is suggested that it ought to be carried out by carpet cleaning and maintenance professionals. They will, after a survey, will be in a better position to tell you about the details of dyeing (in accordance with your liking) and the cost that will be incurred.
