31 Oct When Should I Re-Felt My Pool Table?

Typically, pool tables in bars need annual re-felting. Besides frequent use, such tables get abused by their players. For home pool tables, even with a few hours of daily use, felts only require changing every three or so years. In fact, a well-maintained table can get close to a decade out of each felt. Brushing and vacuuming can prolong the life of a table—same with keeping sunlight, dust and liquids off with a cover.

24 Oct How to Maintain Your Pool Table Cloth

Regularly cleaning your pool table felt promises smoother gameplay and a longer lifespan. Chalk, dust and other debris get transported onto the table and, when settled, they can change the texture and appearance of the cloth. Note that a cover can protect your table from accidents and dirtiness when not in use. This is especially true in rooms that receive direct sunlight and in homes with pets.

17 Oct How Many Bulbs Does My Billiards Lighting Fixture Need?

Lighting is an important component in billiards design. The cloth needs soft, even lighting rail-to-rail for players to accurately gauge their shots. For such an effect, the light must hang an appropriate distance from the table and shine sufficiently in all directions. This is achieved with multiple bulbs spanning the length of the table.

11 Oct One Piece versus Three-Piece Slate Billiard Tables

Most billiards halls sport a one-piece slate table. With all the players leaning and climbing onto it, the single-piece most effectively withstands the weight and keeps from losing alignment or levelling. At 450 pounds, the slate is incredibly sturdy. Over time, though, that weight may cause it to sag or warp, and these gentle valleys formed in the stone become impossible to buff.