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.
If it is a small rip, it can be repaired by you with a lot of patience and a good quality adhesive. A very sharp knife will also be needed as well as some sandpaper. Measuring the hole, cutting the felt and making sure it fits will take attention to detail. Just the right amount of glue will also not be easy to judge. But, again, looks are not as important as how it might effect the game.
Recovering the entire piece will present itself as a necessary step when you find the worn, faded look that may be present after you have had the table for a few years. This is something that can be a do it yourself project if you follow a few simple rules. A conversation with the personnel at a pool table supply house will help you understand what you need to do. Several firms in the Denver, CO area will assist you with this.
The professionals that do this have the experience to see it is done right. They will be able to help you see other possibilities for your table and help you with the decorative elements in the rest of the room. One of he first questions they will ask will have to do with the color you are interested in.
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.
Watching the professionals go to work on your table will help you understand what they are doing and more about this game piece. The measurements will be exacting as will the dismantling of the rails. Removing the felt and old glue will make the way clear for the new piece. Old staples will also be removed so they do not interfere with a proper installation.
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.
Disassembled rails are covered and reinstalled. Since the pool table is more than just good looks, a proper refelting job is more than important. Making sure the enjoyment of this game piece continues is what this is all about. Bragging rights for your selection of a interesting color or design is also in the offing.
If it is a small rip, it can be repaired by you with a lot of patience and a good quality adhesive. A very sharp knife will also be needed as well as some sandpaper. Measuring the hole, cutting the felt and making sure it fits will take attention to detail. Just the right amount of glue will also not be easy to judge. But, again, looks are not as important as how it might effect the game.
Recovering the entire piece will present itself as a necessary step when you find the worn, faded look that may be present after you have had the table for a few years. This is something that can be a do it yourself project if you follow a few simple rules. A conversation with the personnel at a pool table supply house will help you understand what you need to do. Several firms in the Denver, CO area will assist you with this.
The professionals that do this have the experience to see it is done right. They will be able to help you see other possibilities for your table and help you with the decorative elements in the rest of the room. One of he first questions they will ask will have to do with the color you are interested in.
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.
Watching the professionals go to work on your table will help you understand what they are doing and more about this game piece. The measurements will be exacting as will the dismantling of the rails. Removing the felt and old glue will make the way clear for the new piece. Old staples will also be removed so they do not interfere with a proper installation.
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.
Disassembled rails are covered and reinstalled. Since the pool table is more than just good looks, a proper refelting job is more than important. Making sure the enjoyment of this game piece continues is what this is all about. Bragging rights for your selection of a interesting color or design is also in the offing.
