Thursday, April 24, 2014

Give Your Billiards Room A Fresh Look With Pool Table Refelting

By Essie Osborn


Billiards tables are typically built to provide years of play, and it may take a long time before the felt covering their slate surfaces begins to show signs of wear such as worn spots and rips. Naturally one which is played upon in a pool hall is going to age faster than a table in someone's home recreation room that is used infrequently. Besides not looking nice, these flaws can negatively impact game play. Any Denver, CO billiards enthusiast who is serious about the quality of play, is wise to consult a skilled professional who offers pool table refelting service.

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.

There is no reason why billiards tables must be green, even though this is the most common color, many refelting experts will offer a nice selection of other colors and may even have covers that feature a print or image on them. Some customers want a look that is not typical and will set their table apart from the rest.

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.

If the rails need recovering as well, they will be disassembled and this will be done before they are put back on. The new covering will be left to stand for a day with weights on top of it, and after this time has passed, it will be okay for people to play on it once again.




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