Painting Lines on Carpet

[Hawkeye99]

Our Scout HQ has carpet on the floor in the main hall.

I need to mark lines on the floor for games etc., I've tried duct tape but it doesn't last very long.

Any suggestions on what paint I could use to make lines?

Thanks

[TheWinner]

I don't know duct tape, but Duck tape is very strong, also carpet tape. Both available from FOCUS. They do a wide range of strong tapes.

[wildwood]

It all depends on how clean you want the carpet back afterwards and how good the cleaner is. I presume the lines will be temporary.

That whitening they use for the ceiling may do.
Would chalk lines be good enough?
Waterpaint will all come out with a good carpet shampooer.

White linen ribbon pinned down with drawing pins and a small hammer every 4" or so could become a scout competition between groups to see who can tape the floor quickest.

[Hawkeye99]

Thanks for the responses.

We want permanent lines like we had on the wooden floor in the Church Hall where we used to meet.

We've had the carpet cleaned since I first tried the tape so may try it again and see if it sticks better this time. I wonder if some iron on tape might be better?

[sddsddean]

Are you allowed to spray paint the carpet? If so, you could you some Easyline. Its available in loads of colours and you can get 2 and 4 wheeled applicators (like this)
http://www.newitts.com/product/PE-43050/Rocol_ Easyline_Applicator.htm
to get a good line, but of course you would have to get it right first time. Your local builders merchant should help you out with paint and applicator.