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How I can I get paint out of the Carpet?

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Theknitwitch · 30/01/2015 21:45

Thanks to my shabby attempt at decorating, we now have (quite a few) paint spots and one large unsightly mark.
Does anyone know any tricks?
Thanks

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PigletJohn · 30/01/2015 21:55

Gloss or emulsion?

When did you drip it?

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CremeEggThief · 31/01/2015 13:48

I wish I knew! Not even a professional carpet cleaner was able to shift the drops of matt emulsion from my stairs and vestibule. To be fair, I got the carpet cleaner in a year after I'd painted.

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PigletJohn · 31/01/2015 14:02

meths will soften emulsion paint so you can comb or brush it out. If you mix it with WUL it evaporates slower, but you will need a carpet shampooer to suck away the WUL.

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CremeEggThief · 31/01/2015 16:05

Thanks piglet, I will give it a try.

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Theknitwitch · 31/01/2015 20:46

Thanks for the responses. It's gloss paint on the stairs from a couple of days ago.

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TripTrapTripTrapOverTheBridge · 31/01/2015 20:50

White spirit will do it (I'm clumsy with a roller...)

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TripTrapTripTrapOverTheBridge · 31/01/2015 20:50

Ah,gloss will be a pain!

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gamerchick · 31/01/2015 20:54

Normal gloss or water based?

Gloss is hard as nails man.

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fiestabelle1 · 31/01/2015 21:01

Try a magic eraser, worked on spilt nail polish which is similar to gloss.

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Theknitwitch · 31/01/2015 21:25

Thanks everyone. Really appreciate the help. Smile
Will give these a try.

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Muddledupme · 01/02/2015 21:55

I had the same problem this week and in desperation sprayed mr muscle kitchen spray. It came off easily.it also worked on everything else that was hit by the teenagers attempt at painting. Shame I had spent six hours with a Stanley knife blade carefully scraping it first.

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RoganJosh · 01/02/2015 21:57

I've found gloss comes out easily with white spirit.

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Theknitwitch · 01/02/2015 22:02

Thanks Muddledupme and RoganJosh.
Grateful for your replies. Will try almost anything now Smile

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EauPea · 06/02/2015 13:27

Very fine sandpaper, fairly gentle rub is all it takes.

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