Paint Or Remove Carpet First

Damage to walls and trim by carpet installers is rarely an additional charge from us since we have to patch and prepare the surfaces anyway.

Paint or remove carpet first. Next step is to apply the wd40 on the stained area to soften it and work it with a clean rag and let it rest for approximately 20 minutes. Paint can get on new carpet and ruin it. Carpet installers have to bring large rolls of carpet into your home 12 foot rolls minimize seams in your room not small paint cans or brushes. In a bedroom if you are going to carpet and paint a bedroom which would you recommend to do first.

This often surprises homeowners who ask but won t you spill or drip on the new floor if you paint afterwards. If the walls are painted first the painter might need to return after the carpet is installed to repair wall damage and touch up the paint. Dampen a rag and wet the spot first then blot the. How to remove acrylic paint from carpets if the paint is still wet simply blot the surface using a paper towel dipped in water.

Because of this some professional painters prefer to paint walls after the carpet is installed. If the paint spot is dry brush it with the help of a toothbrush. Scrape the loosened chunks of paint carefully with. We do have insurance to cover this possibility.

Williams as a professional painting and remodeling contractor recommends finishing the flooring first be it carpet laminate tile or hardwood. Carpet first painting second. My question is about the order of things when tackling a whole room. If you re replacing carpet first before painting it will be easier for the flooring company.

If you have carpeting in the room now remove it and then paint. They also may need the carpet to roll up the edges of the room in order to properly trim it to size. Hasn t happened yet 3000 jobs plus but of course is a possibility. Paint is the last thing to do.

The new carpeting with padding will most likely be higher than the old carpet. Pulling up 20 year old carpet can be incredibly dirty and dusty but i also see the benefits of having the old carpet down for paint.