What Kind of Felt Is Used to Resurface a Pool Table?

Pool table felt becomes worn out over time, causing problems with the quality of play. Resurfacing a pool table's felt will make it like new again, along with improving the appearance. Different colors and styles of felt are available, allowing the owner to customize the look of her pool table.

Function

Pool table felt covers the slate top of the table. This allows the balls to roll smoothly and consistently along the table's surface.

Types

Pool table felt is made of a wool blended with another fabric, usually nylon or cotton. Heavier felt is wound tighter and is more durable than lighter felt.

Features

Some types of pool table felt are treated with stain-resistant coating like Teflon. Major pool table felt manufacturers include Sterling, Velocity, Mali and Iwan Simonis. The price ranges from $50 to more than $250, depending on the quality and quantity desired.

Size

Most felt replacement companies sell their pool table felt pre-measured, but others may cut the felt from one large bolt of fabric. Measure the pool table's bed from rail to rail, adding a couple of inches on each side to be sure the rail itself will be covered.

Colors

Pool table felt is available in a variety of colors, including green, blue, red, gray, tan or black. Some colors are harder to play on than others because the balls become difficult to see, especially with dark colors like red or black.