vendredi 18 avril 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.

If a small tear is found early, it can possibly be fixed by anyone provided it is done carefully. It is necessary to measure the area precisely, cut and place the felt correctly and use the appropriate amount of adhesive to secure it. The trick is to repair it in a way that will not be disruptive to future play.

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.

A green felt cover is by no means mandatory, in fact many refelting pros will give their customers a selection of different colors to choose from for a more original appearance. A variety of solid colors besides traditional green are available, some even feature a pattern or image. This appeals to some people who would like a more unique look.

Most table repair technicians will complete all work in the customer's home, eliminating the added expense and trouble of moving the table to a workshop. The first step in the process is to measure the exact size required for the new felt cover. The rails will then be removed, the old staples pulled out, and the adhesive stripped from the surface, in preparation for applying the new layer of adhesive.

Adhesive will be thinly spread to cover the surface and then the cut felt covering will be slowly and carefully placed over it. The felt cover selected by the customer will be stretched in all directions to ensure an even, flat contact with the underlying slate. Once it is in place and perfectly smooth, new staples will be affixed to the edges where the old ones were.

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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