fix scratches on a crib?

OkieDokie88 · August 2009

so we have a really dark cherry crib, and our stupid cats got in the room with it and were climbing in it and scratched up the rails some

i'm so upset, ugh. I was just wondering if anyone has any idea the easiest way to cover up or fix the scratches. There aren't very many, but since the stain is so dark they really show up big time

Brooke208 · August 2009

We've had the same issue.

Call the company who makes the crib. They will send you a touch up pen or paint.

OkieDokie88 · August 2009

a friend of mine told me to make a paste of instant coffee and water and put it on the scratches and let it sit for a few mibutes then wipr it off. and it is working WONDERS! i am amazed at how well it is darkening them up. i have ad to do it a couple of times because the wood is so dark, but it is really making it look much better

kellmo · August 2009

They sell stuff in cleaning aisle near the wood dusting stuff for scratches on wood. It comes in light or dark. It just stains the scratch so you don't notice it.

sabrjen · August 2009

they also sell those touch up stain pens at most craft stores... like Hobby Lobby or Michaels.

Jibbelle · August 2009

I bought an expresso stain touch up pen at walmart....on the aisles with their cheap particle board furniture. It worked great on our desks!! They had a variety of colors.