0 Hiring A Pool Table Refelting Professional Can Bring Your Prized Table Back To Life

By Essie Osborn


A pool table can usually withstand years of use before it starts to show signs of wear, although this depends on how often it is used. Tables in a pool hall will logically develop small tears and worn-out spots earlier than those which are used only occasionally in someone's home. Small imperfections in the felt covering the slate can affect play, so it's important for Denver, CO billiards hall owners and anyone else who has one of these game tables to locate a reliable and professional pool table refelting service to take care of this matter.

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.

Generally it's a safer bet to opt for a total refelting of the playing surface. This can dramatically improve the look of the table, and will make game play more smooth and precise. An amateur patch-job may suffice for awhile, but ultimately may end up hindering the game.

Some people who are passionate about the game of billiards have taken their love of the game and all things concerning it to the next level and offer services for restoring tables to their former glory. Looking through the yellow pages of one's local phone directory or doing a Google search on the internet are the best way to find someone who provides this type of work. Phoning a few of them to find out prices and service details will help a customer choose who they wish to hire.

There is no reason why billiards tables must be green, even though this is the most common color, many refelting experts will offer a nice selection of other colors and may even have covers that feature a print or image on them. Some customers want a look that is not typical and will set their table apart from the rest.

In most cases, the refelting procedure can be completely carried out in the customer's home, which is much more convenient for everyone involved. After obtaining the proper measurements for the surface, the worker will cut the felt to the right size, remove the table's rails and staples, and strip the slate surface of the old glue, in order to prepare if for the new adhesive.

A thin coat of glue will be evenly spread on the surface and next the pre-cut piece of felt in the customer's chosen color will be laid in place and stretched in each direction to make sure is lays flush against the slate with no creases or bumps. New staples are used to secure it in the same spots where the previous ones were.

The rails will be taken apart and also re-covered if indicated, and then they will be reinstalled. Weights will be placed on the new felt top while it is left to stand for approximately 24 hours. After this time, recovered tables are back in business and can once again be played on.




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