How to Dye a Bedroom Carpet Darker

Making the decision to dye your bedroom carpet could end up saving you hundreds of dollars. Replacing a carpet can be both costly and time consuming. While dyeing can also pose its share of problems, choosing a color darker than the carpet you currently have will eliminate most of them.

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Instructions

- 1
  Remove all furniture and accessories from your bedroom floor.
- 2
  Clean your carpet thoroughly before you begin, to avoid uneven color distribution. Allow time to dry before applying dye.
- 3
  Purchase a professional looking carpet dye from a flooring or hardware store.
- 4
  Rent a carpet shampooing machine with nylon bristles that can also be used to dye carpets.
- 5
  Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and apply carpet dye on a sample piece of carpet. Move the machine in an even motion, similar to mowing your lawn.
- 6
  When you are happy with the color distribution, apply it on your bedroom carpet.

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