Martin B Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 My friend has jsut spilled blue paint onto a white carpet whilst his mum has gone out. Does anyone know of a way to get it out. The stain is about the size of a 50p coin in width and as long as the pinky finger. Any solutions that would work. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 What type of paint Martin? In any case probably better to try and s"Ooops, word censored!"e the excess off (always s"Ooops, word censored!"e towards the centre of the stain). Then RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Oh heck is it gloss or emulsion....Gloss is a devil to get out but emulsion or other water soluble paint should come out with a carpet stain remover or a bit of soap and water...........First of all though soak as much up with kitchen towel or s"Ooops, word censored!"e it up with a knife.........Sorry not much help hope it comes out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks alot, his Mum has just got back in. I wonder what she'll think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Oooops I'd suggest that you might not be seeing much of him for a while Martin. I think my boy would be grounded until his birthday (November ) if he spilled paint on any carpet of mine . Here's hoping it's an emulsion or watercolour rather than a gloss or other oil based paint, as there's a fair chance that a water based paint will come out with a bit of elbow grease. If it's oil based then I'd suggest a rug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks alot, his Mum has just got back in. I wonder what she'll think! No need to wonder - I know exactly what she'll think!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 So do I!!! Insurance - that's what I say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 Well apparently she took it well. Just as well because it's his birhday today and hes going to fuertaventura later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 In term time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 My thoughts exactly Lesley....I'm glad it's not just me....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'll third that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 In term time? You're aloud to if you fill out the forms and then it gets approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I wouldn't have a clue what happens in schools now, I visited one last friday and was amazed that girls put mascara on in class did you get the carpet clean Martin Hope you've had a good day at school too! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 In term time? You're aloud to if you fill out the forms and then it gets approved. You're not at our school, you have to fill in the form anyway to let the teachers know. It only goes down as authorised absence if it's a really special occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I wouldn't have a clue what happens in schools now, I visited one last friday and was amazed that girls put mascara on in class we'd have been severely reprimanded for that! Even the younger girls are shockingly image aware now - two of the girls in Rosie's class (so 8 yrs old) were standing by a mirror outside the class the other morning primping and preening; their hair had to be just so, their trousers were pulled down to rest on the hips they didn't have, they were wearing high heels...... All so sad at that young age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 The girls in my youngest son's class were all bright orange and stripey with cheap and badly applied fake tan. The boys called them the "Tango Brigade" Mind you...some of the boys had so much hair gel on that it literally ran down their faces. One has one's image to maintain I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 In term time? You're aloud to if you fill out the forms and then it gets approved. You're not at our school, you have to fill in the form anyway to let the teachers know. It only goes down as authorised absence if it's a really special occasion. It's his birthday, that's pretty special. School was boring as normal Buff, thanks for asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 The girls in my youngest son's class were all bright orange and stripey with cheap and badly applied fake tan. The boys called them the "Tango Brigade" Mind you...some of the boys had so much hair gel on that it literally ran down their faces. One has one's image to maintain I suppose. How old are they then? I find it so saddening - they have so little time to really be children these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I remember being sent out of a biology class to wash off "last night's mascara". Cheeky beggar - it was fresh on that morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 they were wearing high heels...... But why do parents let them wear high heels at that age Clare? It is depressing seeing what young kids dress like now. It wasn't that long since i was at school - unlike some of you but it was never like that back in the 80's and early 90's! When our kids come in on non uniform day (and i work with 4-11's) they all look so grown up in their appearance and clothes! It freaks me out... Now i sound really old myself but it does annoy me.... Steps down off high horse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 It's his birthday, that's pretty special. Not special enough, Martin. Imagine the chaos and loss of learning opportunities if everyone took a day off because it was their birthday. Teachers have a difficult enough time delivering the curriculum as it is, and if your friend is the same age as you, then he is at a fairly crucial phase of his education, don't you think. Am I old fashioned in thinking that to allow your child to have a non educational holiday ( I mean Costa del Chav or similar hell hole) during term time is setting a poor example? A holiday which is of genuine educational benefit would be another matter. But still not sensible in Years 10 and 11. What do others think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 they were wearing high heels...... But why do parents let them wear high heels at that age Clare? It is depressing seeing what young kids dress like now. It wasn't that long since i was at school - unlike some of you but it was never like that back in the 80's and early 90's! When our kids come in on non uniform day (and i work with 4-11's) they all look so grown up in their appearance and clothes! It freaks me out... Now i sound really old myself but it does annoy me.... Steps down off high horse They all model themselves on those dreadful skinny Bratz dolls, with their tummies hanging out, short skirts and high heels - and believe it or not, I'm not a prude, just don't think it's appropriate for an 8 year old to look like Victoria Beckham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 My step-grandaughter came to stay with us last week. She is 9 and always wears what I think are innappropriate clothes and shoes - some boots with heels on, must have been at least 2 1/2" The first thing I did was take her out to get jeans, wellies and a jumper. Then we went to a farm for the day. It was great to see her doing things she wouldn't normally consider, ie swinging on a rope swing and jumping about in the straw barn! And her dress is mild compared to some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'm with you on the holidays in term time front - it makes life so difficult if people are away. I work with mostly small classes and today had one where 50% of them were absent - it left me thinking on my feet again as the planned lesson simply would not have worked. The again if I could send a whole class of year 8 away (and not have to go with them)...now that's an idea!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Great minds Snowy! I had to do the same thing the other weekend for one of Rosie's friends, she was coming round toplay, so I advised her Mum to send her in 'gardening clothes and wellies' anyway, she turned up glammed up to the nines in a hipster mini skirt, sequinned top and high-heeled boots Turns out that she doesn't have tatty clothes or wellies. So I put her in a pair of Rosie's jeans, cinched in at the waist as R is chubbier than her, and my spare wellies. They spent the morning in the garden messing around with the animals and planting some plants for me, then we went to the farm shop for some Aubiose. She loved it and never does that stuff at all - shame that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
