That pool table you have has been serving your needs for many years. It has finally developed a bit of a worn spot and that last party caused a small rip. This means it is a time to explore your options with a pool table refelting project. There are several decisions to be made and all of them can be exciting.
A small rip can be repaired by you if you have a lot of patience. Careful measurements must be made and the felt will have to be cut exactly right. The proper amount of adhesive will need to used and the area will need to be prepared properly, first. This is a test of your attention to detail as the repair must not interfere with that next game.
Regardless of whether it is a rip or the table is just a bit worn or faded, a complete recovering may be appropriate. There are many such companies who specialize in this work in the Denver, CO area. They will help you discover all of the items that are needed and give you some valuable insights into such things as the proper side of the felt to use.
You will find that a professional will be the better choice for this project. They have been doing this for years and have the experience to get it right, the first time. They will ask you what color of felt you would like and this opens a lot of possibilities for you and the room in which it is placed.
Most stock pool tables come in the basic, standard, green felt. This makes yours look like all others. You may want to stand out a little with other colors that are available. This is your time to decide about this as you can select reds, blues, purples, creams and several other colors. There are also pieces that have geometric designs and some with actual images on them. This will help brighten your room and that next party.
The professionals will arrive and get right to work. The measurements will be taken to make sure they have adequate felt of the proper color. The rails will need to be removed to reveal the old staples, which will have to be removed as well. The old glue must come off and the surface prepped to receive the new adhesive.
That felt piece will be cut to the proper width and length. This will extend past the edge of the slate or bed and allow the staples to hold it onto the surface. A very thin, solid layer of adhesive is applied and the felt is laid over the surface. This is stretched in all dimensions to ensure it is perfectly flat and the staples are applied under the rail location.
The rails are taken apart, very carefully, and covered as well. They are reinstalled and weights are placed on the entire table to ensure a good fir and curing. This should stand, by itself, for about 24 hours as it cures properly. The company will make sure you are satisfied and stop by to deal with any issues. They might also ask you for a game to try it out.
A small rip can be repaired by you if you have a lot of patience. Careful measurements must be made and the felt will have to be cut exactly right. The proper amount of adhesive will need to used and the area will need to be prepared properly, first. This is a test of your attention to detail as the repair must not interfere with that next game.
Regardless of whether it is a rip or the table is just a bit worn or faded, a complete recovering may be appropriate. There are many such companies who specialize in this work in the Denver, CO area. They will help you discover all of the items that are needed and give you some valuable insights into such things as the proper side of the felt to use.
You will find that a professional will be the better choice for this project. They have been doing this for years and have the experience to get it right, the first time. They will ask you what color of felt you would like and this opens a lot of possibilities for you and the room in which it is placed.
Most stock pool tables come in the basic, standard, green felt. This makes yours look like all others. You may want to stand out a little with other colors that are available. This is your time to decide about this as you can select reds, blues, purples, creams and several other colors. There are also pieces that have geometric designs and some with actual images on them. This will help brighten your room and that next party.
The professionals will arrive and get right to work. The measurements will be taken to make sure they have adequate felt of the proper color. The rails will need to be removed to reveal the old staples, which will have to be removed as well. The old glue must come off and the surface prepped to receive the new adhesive.
That felt piece will be cut to the proper width and length. This will extend past the edge of the slate or bed and allow the staples to hold it onto the surface. A very thin, solid layer of adhesive is applied and the felt is laid over the surface. This is stretched in all dimensions to ensure it is perfectly flat and the staples are applied under the rail location.
The rails are taken apart, very carefully, and covered as well. They are reinstalled and weights are placed on the entire table to ensure a good fir and curing. This should stand, by itself, for about 24 hours as it cures properly. The company will make sure you are satisfied and stop by to deal with any issues. They might also ask you for a game to try it out.
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