Pool Table Refelting Will Improve Your Game And Make Your Table Look Great

By Essie Osborn


Billiards tables are made for play and can normally look good for years before they start to show worn out spots or small rips on the felt which covers the slate playing surface. The more tables are used, the sooner this will happen, so it can be expected earlier in pool halls than those which are privately owned and used less regularly. Once damage occurs to the felt cover, those Denver, CO billiards fans who are dedicated to the game, should consider hiring an experienced professional who performs pool table refelting services.

If a small tear is found early, it can possibly be fixed by anyone provided it is done carefully. It is necessary to measure the area precisely, cut and place the felt correctly and use the appropriate amount of adhesive to secure it. The trick is to repair it in a way that will not be disruptive to future play.

In most cases, a complete recovering of the whole playing surface is recommended. Not only will the table look much better, but it will also provide players a superior surface to play on. There will be no need to worry about there being obstacles to proper play as there would be with an amateur patch-job.

There are numerous people who refelt pool tables for a living whom one can hire to do an excellent and professional job of this task. They may be listed in a local phone directory in the yellow pages, and can also be located by doing a Google search on the internet. It's best to call a few to compare prices, experience, and the like before deciding which one to hire.

The color green has long been the traditional color of choice for billiards tables, but nowadays many people are opting for a different color to give their table a unique look. Many refelters will offer a selection of solid colors other than green, and some may also provide coverings that feature a fun pattern or image as well.

Many professionals will perform the felt replacement in the customer's own home, so there will be no hassle and extra expense of transporting tables to a workshop. The procedure normally involves first measuring to get the table's exact dimensions in order to correctly size the new felt cover, next the rails will be taken off so the staples and old adhesive can be removed and the surface prepared for the application of the new adhesive.

Once the slate surface is ready, a thin coat of glue will be spread evenly across it and the felt, in the customer's preferred color, will be laid carefully over top of it. The felt will be stretched in all directions to ensure that it lays flat against the slate top and that there are no bumps or creases in it. Staples will be applied to hold it in place.

If the rails need recovering as well, they will be disassembled and this will be done before they are put back on. The new covering will be left to stand for a day with weights on top of it, and after this time has passed, it will be okay for people to play on it once again.




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