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.
That color green has been done to death. It looks like all other pool tables and you may want something with a little more color or depth to it. You can select many of the blues, purples, reds, cream and even many with images on them as well as designs of various natures. Making your table stand out from the rest will help people remember they would like to come to your next party, and the next.
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.
This is the most important step in the process. Making sure the measurements are followed, the professionals will cut the piece to exacting dimensions. This will allow just enough to hang over the edge. The adhesive, in the appropriate amount, will be applied and the felt laid properly. This will be stretched to just the right tension and stapled under the railing location.
Rails are then disassembled and covered as well. With weights on the table top and rails reinstalled, a 24 hour curing time will be appropriate. A representative will come back and ensure everything is as it should be. They might even challenge you to a game to make sure.
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.
That color green has been done to death. It looks like all other pool tables and you may want something with a little more color or depth to it. You can select many of the blues, purples, reds, cream and even many with images on them as well as designs of various natures. Making your table stand out from the rest will help people remember they would like to come to your next party, and the next.
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.
This is the most important step in the process. Making sure the measurements are followed, the professionals will cut the piece to exacting dimensions. This will allow just enough to hang over the edge. The adhesive, in the appropriate amount, will be applied and the felt laid properly. This will be stretched to just the right tension and stapled under the railing location.
Rails are then disassembled and covered as well. With weights on the table top and rails reinstalled, a 24 hour curing time will be appropriate. A representative will come back and ensure everything is as it should be. They might even challenge you to a game to make sure.
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