Checking In With Chelsea

DIY ideas, crafts, and tips for your home

subscribe and never miss a thing!

Receive Free Email Updates

  • About
  • Videos
  • Projects
    • Indoor Projects
    • Outdoor Projects
    • Craft Projects
  • House Tour
You are here: Home / Indoor Projects / Quick Fix for Nursery Floors

Quick Fix for Nursery Floors

July 7, 2015 By Chelsea Lipford Wolf Leave a Comment

When I moved back into my house in 2012, I got new rugs for most every room with hardwood floors, including the former guest room (now becoming a nursery). The rug in the guest room was smaller, maybe a tad undersized. And what I didn’t realize was that the hand-me-down bed frame was missing 2 padded feet.

At some point the bed was moved around during a rearrangement phase. And since the rug didn’t cover all of the floor, the unpadded feet with sharp metal edges were drug across my precious hardwood floors. Leaving me with these beauties:

scratch in hardwood floor before repair

They really stand out in person against the darker stain on the floors. And when I run my finger across, they’re pretty deep too. Of course, they were kept under wraps until a few weeks ago when I cleared everything to begin painting the nursery. Not going to lie, my heart sank a little when I pulled back the rug and saw that!

Before I started putting things back in the room, I thought I might as well try to touch-up the raw wood exposed in the scratches with wood stain. Fortunately I had the exact stain leftover from when the floors were refinished. (I used it recently to create my shoe tray in the living room, too.) It’s English Chestnut by Minwax for those keeping score.

I got out my favorite beauty device and popped open the can.

wood stain on white cotton swab touching up scratch in wood floor

After covering the raw wood with the stain, I wiped the excess off of the surrounding area with a tissue. Then I headed out into the hallway to touch-up another stain-less spot that’s been bugging me for years.

Stain Missing on End of Shoe Molding

But obviously not enough to whip out the stain can until now. This is right next to the bathroom, so I see the lack of stain A LOT. Using the same cotton swab technique, I dabbed stain on the end of the shoe molding.

Stain Touched Up on Wood Shoe Molding

The results weren’t very impressive since there was some kind of residue on half of the shoe molding that I didn’t notice until the stain was on.

That’s OK because I’m VERY pleased with how the floor touch-up looks!

Scratches in Hardwood Floor After Touch-Up

The long scratch really disappears since it’s in the direction of the wood grain. And even though the round, circular scratch is now darker than the rest of the floor, I think it blends in MUCH better.

And all of the scratches will really disappear when I put a rug back in the room for Baby Girl Wolf. But next time I remove the rug for whatever reason, I won’t get that sinking feeling!

We’re still working on hanging crown molding in this room, but that hasn’t been going so well. Hopefully it’ll be finished soon.

Thanks for Checking In! ~ Chelsea

Subscribe for Free Updates!

Stay up-to-date on Chelsea's latest projects, tips, useful resources and more.

Previous Post
Chelsea’s Choice: Magnetic Showerhead
Next Post
Update: Perennial Flower Bed

Related Content

Lucy-Newborn-Birth-Announcement-1Introducing Lucy Anne!Soft Pink and Neutral Baby Girl Nursery RevealPink and Neutral Baby Girl NurseryHow Not to Hang Wallpaper GuideHow Not to Hang WallpaperMakeover for Girl Boy Shared RoomShared Toddler Room Mood Board

Please Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome!

I’m Chelsea. DIY
enthusiast who loves
sharing my victories
and mishaps!
Learn more
here.

CHECK IN WITH CHELSEA ON INSTAGRAM

I said what I said! A rug is essential, especially I said what I said! A rug is essential, especially in winter, if you have hard floors!
.
This is the last of my 4 winter tips in my latest video with @theduckbrand on CheckingInWithChelsea.com! Head there now to check them all out and have a warm, cozy home this winter!
.
Link to our living room rug⬇️
https://bit.ly/3ZYUtgP
.
#cutarug #staywarm #winteriscoming #duckbrand #winterhacks
*Not pictured* re-installing the outlet cover! Soc *Not pictured* re-installing the outlet cover! Socket Sealers from @theduckbrand are one of my little home improvement secrets. They are like a blanket for your outlets and switches on exterior walls!
.
One box will cover your whole house and you’ll save the money spent and then some this winter! Plus your home will be more comfortable! And comfort is key for me during the winter! ❄️
.
#winterhacks  #savemoneylivebetter #duckbrand #itscoldoutthere
Stop your scroll and check the gap under your fron Stop your scroll and check the gap under your front and back doors! Cold air and bugs could be getting in and costing you money!!
.
But it’s an easy fix with a self-adhesive Door Bottom from @theduckbrand! All you need are scissors to install.
.
#diyhomeimprovement #winterhacks
#winteriscoming #energysavings #itscoldoutthere
Save money on heating your home this winter with $ Save money on heating your home this winter with $6 and a hairdryer! And you can put off upgrading those single-pane windows another year.  Ask me how I know!👏🏻
.
@theduckbrand’s Max Strength™ Window Kit comes with double-sided tape and puncture-resistant plastic to transform your window and stop the draft!
.
#ilovethistrick #crystalclear #weatherizeyourhome #oldhouseproblems #diyhomeimprovement
It’s birthday week for our biggest girlie! She w It’s birthday week for our biggest girlie! She will be 8 on Friday!🥹She was very surprised to see this special @mobmyyard setup when we got home from our weekend away!🤩It is HUGE!👏🏻
Pure joy! I put her in the crib so I could do some Pure joy! I put her in the crib so I could do something to her window and she was happy as a clam in there!
.
All of her windows have been blacked out for good sleep purposes. It was refreshing to open all the curtains and see my favorite room in the house aglow with daylight for a change!🙌🏻
.
Happy Monday!✨
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Indoor Projects Outdoor Projects Craft Projects
Facebook Pagelike Widget
  • Contact
  • FAQs
  • Advertise with Chelsea
  • Media
  • Today’s Homeowner

Search This Site

Receive Free Updates Via Email

Copyright © 2023 Checking in With Chelsea • All Rights Reserved