Saturday, May 10, 2014

Give Your Billiards Room A Fresh Look With Pool Table Refelting

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.

When found early on, it can offer at least temporary improvement for one to repair his or her own table, however it must be done with care. A felt patch must be measured, placed, and glued properly in a manner that will not impair game 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.

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.

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.

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.

Sometimes the rails will also require recovering and this will be carried out prior to reattaching them to the table. The new felt covering will have weight placed on it and left to remain for about one day. Once the cover has set, normal play can resume and people can enjoy the terrific new surface.




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