How Do I Replace Pool Table Felt

Just about every pool table owner has asked himself the question” how do I replace pool table felt ?” at least once every few years, has then thought of several alternatives and has finally spent a bomb getting the felt replaced by an ‘expert’. I know I have! And it hurts to see all that green slipping out of my wallet.

But till recently, each time I asked myself how do I replace pool table felt ? And went back to that store with the smug clerk, I didn’t realize that all I needed were the tools in my garage and that I could do it myself! Thanks to my recent bout of education received from the Internet, I now know that whatever I don’t have can either be purchased from an online catalog or even a store that keeps sporting merchandise. And it really is simple to change the felt.

Re – felting your pool table can be an extremely rewarding and satisfying experience as well as a less expensive alternative. Though its no rocket science, it helps if you have basic mechanical understanding. As far as pool table cloths go, take your pick from Sterling, Mali, Simonis and Arcade, of which arcade is considered the most economical and is available in a variety of colours.

Once you have the fabric you can start by leveling the slate surface. Remove the old felt and replace with the new one. Fasten it by stapling at the right places and you are done! If you can’t staple it, try using fabric glue for the same results. Really, it’s so simple that now those greenbacks hurt even more!

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