How Do You Refelt A Slate Pool Table

Refelting a slate pool table is a job that can be done by a professional or a do-it-yourselfer. If you are considering doing it yourself, there are a few things you will need to know.

First, you will need to gather the necessary tools and materials. These include a staple gun, staples, a chalk line, a razor blade, a putty knife, and a new piece of felt.

Once you have gathered your tools and materials, you will need to prepare the pool table for refelting. This involves removing the old felt, cleaning the slate, and leveling the table.

To remove the old felt, you will need to use the razor blade to cut around the edges of the table. Once the felt is cut, you can use the putty knife to pry it up. Be careful not to damage the slate when you are doing this.

Once the old felt is removed, you will need to clean the slate. You can do this with a damp cloth and some mild soap. Once the slate is clean, you will need to level the table. This can be done with a level and some shims.

Once the table is level, you can begin to install the new felt. To do this, you will need to start at the center of the table and work your way out. Use the chalk line to mark a straight line around the edge of the table. Then, use the staple gun to staple the felt to the table. Be sure to pull the felt tight as you are stapling it.

Once the felt is stapled, you will need to trim the excess felt around the edges of the table. You can do this with a razor blade. Be careful not to cut the felt too close to the edge of the table.

Once the excess felt is trimmed, your pool table is now ready to use.