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Give Your Billiards Room A Fresh Look With Pool Table Refelting

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.

Small tears may sometimes be fixed by a non-professional, as long as it is done carefully. Measuring the area which needs repairing first is important to ensure the proper size felt patch is cut. It's also necessary to use the appropriate amount of glue to stick it down. The key is to not allow the repair to impede the game.

The best solution to surface damage on billiards tables is a full recovering in new felt. The quality of the game will improve as will the overall appearance of the table. Players can enjoy their game without having to be concerned that an amateur patch-job will disrupt their play.

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.

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.

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.

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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