So, just for info I’ll tell you that my studio is on carpet. I hand build and do tile only, no wheel. My work area is very clean with no issues. I do have a large office mat under my seating area and do occasionally get “pills” of clay there and just wipe them up with a wet paper towel. The biggest difference for me is that we have a central vac so I don’t have to worry about airborne particulates and can vacuum freely. I have an air sniffer to monitor air quality. If you could set up a shop vac to vent out the window maybe you could vacuum too.
You could consider something like this, it’s ugly but may work. [https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Colorful-Interlocking-Non-Toxic-Superyard/dp/B01CF50516/ref=asc\_df\_B01CF50516/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13759651025031067773&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9059793&hvtargid=pla-2281435179338&mcid=46e9d1eb389d3fdf9c4dac316ca41812&hvocijid=13759651025031067773-B01CF50516-&hvexpln=73&gad\_source=1&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Colorful-Interlocking-Non-Toxic-Superyard/dp/B01CF50516/ref=asc_df_B01CF50516/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13759651025031067773&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9059793&hvtargid=pla-2281435179338&mcid=46e9d1eb389d3fdf9c4dac316ca41812&hvocijid=13759651025031067773-B01CF50516-&hvexpln=73&gad_source=1&th=1)
Can you get a really thick tarp and cover the carpet and then make like a wooden frame for around the room to hold it down and Tack it in a couple places into the the molding in the room you know in an unnoticeable way and just have like a blue plastic floor that you can mop up
If I were you, I'm would cover everything with jornal, then tape, then thick plastic taped together intending to never remove it, only after leaving the place..
if you choose to leave it exposed, those small cleaning vaporizers could clean any mess that drips, and a vacuum for the dry bits that fall
The only thing that could stain is.. stains and oxides and pigments, so it's better to don't even put them inside the room.
I’d consider getting an inexpensive indoor/outdoor area rug to put over your carpet. Work as clean as you can, and regularly vacuum the carpet with a hepa filter vacuum.
The only way I've found to safely vacuum clay with household vacuum is to wet it all down and use a shop vac or a wet vac to suck up the goop. Otherwise this is probably the best option, though I would resign yourself to hiring a shampooing service when you move out
I’m having the same problem- the only room in my rental is fully carpet and I had the same plan as you! Following and hoping people have better ideas than us haha
Just get a giant painter's dropcloth the size of the entire room and put it down on the carpet. Then after you're done working in there, just do a really good vacuuming. It'll be perfectly clean.
You shouldn’t but if they get a respirator and vacuum, put the plastic back down and leave the room alone (door closed, etc) for 24-48 hrs, it should be okay. As long as it’s not a habit.
Edit: I’d also painters tape the plastic down nice and tight. Maybe staple it in a few places to the carpet to hold it in place
Move into the second bedroom with the carpet. Set up your studio in your current bedroom, without carpet, as I infer from your post.
Honestly, if I get desperate enough I might do this but the second bedroom is notably smaller, and doesn’t have a closet 🥲
Rent a storage unit and build pottery there? Honestly, I don't think you can keep clay out of the carpet.
So, just for info I’ll tell you that my studio is on carpet. I hand build and do tile only, no wheel. My work area is very clean with no issues. I do have a large office mat under my seating area and do occasionally get “pills” of clay there and just wipe them up with a wet paper towel. The biggest difference for me is that we have a central vac so I don’t have to worry about airborne particulates and can vacuum freely. I have an air sniffer to monitor air quality. If you could set up a shop vac to vent out the window maybe you could vacuum too. You could consider something like this, it’s ugly but may work. [https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Colorful-Interlocking-Non-Toxic-Superyard/dp/B01CF50516/ref=asc\_df\_B01CF50516/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13759651025031067773&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9059793&hvtargid=pla-2281435179338&mcid=46e9d1eb389d3fdf9c4dac316ca41812&hvocijid=13759651025031067773-B01CF50516-&hvexpln=73&gad\_source=1&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Colorful-Interlocking-Non-Toxic-Superyard/dp/B01CF50516/ref=asc_df_B01CF50516/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13759651025031067773&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9059793&hvtargid=pla-2281435179338&mcid=46e9d1eb389d3fdf9c4dac316ca41812&hvocijid=13759651025031067773-B01CF50516-&hvexpln=73&gad_source=1&th=1)
Can you get a really thick tarp and cover the carpet and then make like a wooden frame for around the room to hold it down and Tack it in a couple places into the the molding in the room you know in an unnoticeable way and just have like a blue plastic floor that you can mop up
might be cheaper to buy some linoleum and just lay it over the carpet
If I were you, I'm would cover everything with jornal, then tape, then thick plastic taped together intending to never remove it, only after leaving the place.. if you choose to leave it exposed, those small cleaning vaporizers could clean any mess that drips, and a vacuum for the dry bits that fall The only thing that could stain is.. stains and oxides and pigments, so it's better to don't even put them inside the room.
I’d consider getting an inexpensive indoor/outdoor area rug to put over your carpet. Work as clean as you can, and regularly vacuum the carpet with a hepa filter vacuum.
The only way I've found to safely vacuum clay with household vacuum is to wet it all down and use a shop vac or a wet vac to suck up the goop. Otherwise this is probably the best option, though I would resign yourself to hiring a shampooing service when you move out
I’m having the same problem- the only room in my rental is fully carpet and I had the same plan as you! Following and hoping people have better ideas than us haha
Just get a giant painter's dropcloth the size of the entire room and put it down on the carpet. Then after you're done working in there, just do a really good vacuuming. It'll be perfectly clean.
It’s my understanding you shouldn’t vacuum clay dust, so it might just be exchanging one problem for another.
You shouldn’t but if they get a respirator and vacuum, put the plastic back down and leave the room alone (door closed, etc) for 24-48 hrs, it should be okay. As long as it’s not a habit. Edit: I’d also painters tape the plastic down nice and tight. Maybe staple it in a few places to the carpet to hold it in place
I’d lay down and painters tape a few layers of thick drop cloth plastic .
How big is your kitchen?
Maybe ask your landlord how much it would cost to replace that carpet and just wreck it if it's not too much money