Pool Table Refelting With Interior Design In Mind

By Lisa Williamson


Anyone who enjoys the game of billiards knows that it's a great pastime, and would love to be the proud owner of such a table. Unfortunately, not everyone lives in a home that's a sizable enough to carry its dimensions accordingly. Those who do, should certainly feel blessed because they get to entertain friends and have a great time while playing a challenging game. At some point however, the felt may be showing its age, for one reason or another. Below, discover pool table refelting with interior design in mind, for those living in the Denver, CO area.

Traditionally, this lovely piece of furniture, because it can be intricately decorated or simply modern, is covered with turf green felt. However, more and more people are choosing other colors to help blend it in with their existing decor. It's a smart way to ensure that the space works together.

A change in the felt may also follow damage to it which may have occurred as a result of taking a bad shot. This is a very common occurrence in the game of billiards or snooker, where the cue scrapes and tears the felt. It's unfortunate, but it does happen, and if it does, it requires immediate replacement. If not, the surface cannot be played on.

Whatever the reason for replacing the felt, consumers today have a wide selection of colors to pick from. Soft caramel colors are easier on the eyes, and are often easier to blend with other neutral color schemes within the space. For those that have bold colors in the room, a deep red is always eye-catching, but it can be tiring on the eyes.

Blue is another popular choice, because it stands out, it is bold, but it's not as hard on the eyes as is the red. Of course, one can always choose the very popular turf green, which still tops the list. No matter which one is chosen, this is a professional job because it must be done to perfection. Otherwise, it will just interfere with the game.

A specialist would come on the site, remove the existing felt, and replace it with a new one, according to the consumer's color choice. Obviously, this should not be left to just anyone to do, as it requires top-notch skills for top-notch results. There is a lot of work involved in replacing the felt, as the table and often the bumpers, will have to be somewhat dismantled.

In other words, there is a cost involved in all the labor and the top quality material that is going to be used in the replacement. As in any other industry, some companies simply charge more than others. Therefore, it is in the consumer's best interest to shop around, for the best value.

More often than not, the company representative will provide an estimate after having seen the pool table in question. Some skilled laborers may charge by the hour, while others will give a fixed rate. Most consumers prefer to go with those that provide the fixed rate because, if the individual is having trouble with the installation, the consumer is not charged more than necessary.




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