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Do I Need A Specialist To Repair My Billiards Table?

published Monday, June 23rd, 2014 at 7:51 am by

Billiards Do I Need A Specialist To Repair My Billiards Table?There are different ways a billiards table can be damaged especially if used frequently. It can rip easily, the table felt can wear out over time, and many other problems and issues that are inevitable as you use your pool table. Fortunately, it is easy to fix and repair these problems.

Repairing your billiards table felt

The most common damage your billiards table can obtain is torn felt. Here are the steps to repair torn felt on your pool table.

  • Cut the damaged or torn area using sharp razor blade. Experts suggest cutting in a square shape for easier fitting of the new felt. Carefully remove the damaged felt from the table.
  • Use a 200 grit sand paper to sand, smoother, and polish the area where you removed the damaged felt. Make sure you include the cut edges when sanding.
  • Cut a piece of the new felt to fit the size of the damaged felt you removed. Make sure that when you cut the new piece, it will perfectly fit the area left behind by the damaged felt. It may be difficult to get the same exact size so if you cut a larger piece, trim it very carefully so you won’t waste time, effort, and felt. Professionals suggest cutting a slightly bigger piece as you can cut the excess felt after it has been installed.
  • Use contact cement and fill the space where you will fit the new felt. Polish the cement and ensure it is evenly spread on each corner and sides.
  • Place the new piece on the area and press down steadily.
  • Smooth out the edges and carefully cut any felt that may overlap the original felt. Make sure the joint where new and old felts meet are invisible.
  • Roll a pool ball over the newly installed piece of felt several times to make sure it sticks perfectly to the table. Roll the pool ball over the joints where the new and old felt meet to ensure there are no bumps or lumps that may prevent and/or affect smooth ball running over the table.
  • Let the area dry for 24 hours before using your pool table.

If you do not have the right skills in doing this repair, you can opt to hire a specialist. You will save more money in hiring pool table repair specialists because they have the right skills and tools for the job. Plus, they can come back and redo the repair if you are not satisfied with it.

Get more professional advice on billiards table repair and call Elko Spas, Billiards & Pools now.

Elko Spas Billiards & Pools
4718 Hwy 17 Bypass South
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 – ‪(843) 294-3556
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Are Covers Extremely Important For Pool Tables?

published Sunday, June 15th, 2014 at 11:13 pm by

Pool Tables 300x212 Are Covers Extremely Important For Pool Tables?There are many accessories and necessities that will need to be considered by owners of pool tables. Contrary to what many believe, these accessories are extremely important in effectively maintaining your billiard tables, ensuring a longer life span and basically taking care of this precious piece of investment.

If you are thinking of getting accessories for your billiards table, it is important that you make sure that you purchase a compatible accessory. Keep in mind that there are specific size, design, and style of accessories especially designed for certain types of billiards table. So the type of accessory you buy will actually depend on the certain type, design, and size of your table.

One of the most common accessory owners of billiards table buy is the pool table cover. Those that come with the table when you first purchased it often have lower quality. Hence, experts advise you buy a sturdier table cover suited to the specific type of billiards table you bought.

Buying covers for pool tables

There are different aspects that you will have to consider in choosing the cover that you will buy for your billiards table.

  • The cover’s material – The most common materials purchased are vinyl and leatherette.
  • The type of games played on the table
  • Your funds for the purchase – There is a wide range of differently priced covers that you can choose from. Keep in mind, though, that not all affordably priced covers are as durable and long-lasting as the expensive ones.

Benefits of using appropriate covers as protection to your pool tables

Listed below are some of the many benefits you can gain from using a table cover to protect your billiard table.

  • Helps keep an expensive pool table in excellent condition
  • Prevents accidentally staining the table and leaving a mark on the table’s surface
  • Prevents the surface from obtaining scratches, which makes it difficult and tricky to play billiards on the table
  • Protects the surface from being accidently splashed by water or juice or any type of drinks
  • Keeps wandering pets away from climbing and scratching the table’s surface
  • Protects the table from any type of abrasion
  • Allows you to place your billiards table outside without worrying about damaging it.

To find out which table cover you should buy for your billiards table, seek professional advice from the manufacturers. You can also ask your local store for additional information. Always remember that keeping informed and getting all the information about table covers will help you buy the most suitable cover for your billiards table.

Call Elko Spas, Billiards & Pools now to inquire about covers for pool tables.

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4718 Hwy 17 Bypass South
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 – ‪(843) 294-3556
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Essential Tips For First Time Buyers Of Billiards Table

published Sunday, May 18th, 2014 at 11:40 pm by

Billiards Essential Tips For First Time Buyers Of Billiards TableBilliards has become a popular sport and hobby for many individuals. This is why many homes and restaurants now have one or two pool tables. They don’t only serve as a form of entertainment when you are inviting some friends over, but they also serve as an attractive piece of decoration/furniture in a room, not to mention a profit-earning addition to one’s restaurant or bar.

If you are considering buying your first billiard table, here are some useful tips to make your purchase more successful.

  • Determine if you have sufficient space for a pool table. Generally, the standard size of a pool table is 9 feet. You need add several feet more on every side to ensure maximum comfort when playing the game.
  • You can opt to get the specific measurements of the table you want to buy and find out if you have a room or if there is an area in your home or restaurant that is big enough for the pool table plus the necessary adjustments to allow people to maneuver efficiently and comfortably.
  • You can also do it the other way around. Find a room where you want to place the billiards table and get its measurements. Once you have the measurements, you’ll know what size pool table to purchase and it will be easier for you to shop for the best table for your home.
  • Since this is the first time you’ll be buying a pool table, it’s best to get the highest quality available. Buying a pool table is also an investment so you need to ensure you purchase a high quality table made from high-grade materials for a long-lasting and sturdier table. Plus, don’t forget that you’ll most likely use the table more frequently after you purchased it. So it needs to be in the best condition to prevent immediate damage and wear.
  • If you’re worried about pricing, spend a lot more time looking and browsing through local shops. You can also check online for available pool tables that can be shipped to your place. Just keep in mind that the key to getting the best deal is not always purchasing the most affordable table. Take time to compare sizes, quality, and shipping rates against the price offered to you.

Buying a pool table should be a fun and exciting experience. Bring along your friends and family when shopping for the most suitable table so you’ll have a lot of second opinions and feedback!

Call Elko Spas Billiards & Pools for more tips in buying billiards table.

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Making Your Pool Tables Work With Your Carpeting

published Monday, April 28th, 2014 at 9:47 pm by

Pool Table101 Making Your Pool Tables Work With Your CarpetingPool tables are often placed in a game room that already has carpeting. This often poses a huge problem for many homeowners as the carpet messes up the stable leveling of the floor, which is a major requirement for your billiards table to be used most efficiently. Keep in mind that a pool table needs a stable level flooring to position it properly and ensure the game will not be easily disrupted.

This is why having carpeting in your game room creates different challenges in positioning your pool tables.

One of the primary challenges you will face in positioning the billiard table is caused by the foam padding under the carpet. When carpeting is installed in your flooring, foam padding is first laid out. This prevents the carpet from being affected by moisture and other damage from the subflooring. Other parts of your home have thicker foam padding, such as your basement for maximum protection.

The padding makes it difficult for you to establish a level positioning for your table because this is soft and mushy and may take several weeks before it crushes to its final thickness. By this time, it will be easier for you to achieve a level positioning for your table.

On the other hand, when the padding has crushed to its final thickness, it will go back to it its original shape and form even when you removed the furniture that has crushed it. The dent will remain in the carpet and can be an eyesore when you decide to move the billiard table in another room or when you decide to sell the house without the table. To resolve this, your only option would be to replace your carpeting.

Do not, however, replace your carpeting before positioning the billiard table. This process is complicated as the carpet is stretched to remove wrinkles and bumps when it is first installed. Removing this will require stretching the carpet in all four directions moving away from the table, which is not easily accomplished.

Tips in positioning pool tables on a carpeted room

Here are some tips to help you position your billiard table in a carpeted room.

Avoid damaging carpet fibers and leaving marks across the floor, by placing a tarp or heavy cloth on the carpet before dragging or sliding the billiard table to the exact place where you want to place it.

Use wooden shims to help level the table. Note that you will have to make several adjustments before the table is level.

Place a marble in the center of the table to help confirm whether or not the table is already level. If the marble stays in place, then the table is level. If it rolls to a side of the table, adjust the wooden shims to help level the table.

Regularly test the level of your billiard table using the marble until the carpet padding crushes to its final thickness. Keep in mind that the table’s level will continuously change until then. Regularly testing its level and adjusting the wooden shims will help ensure a quality play every time you use your table.

Contact Elko, Spas, Billiards and Pools for more tips and information on positioning your pool tables.

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4718 Hwy 17 Bypass South
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 – ‪(843) 294-3556
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The Importance of Changing the Cloth On Your Pool Table

published Monday, April 21st, 2014 at 1:33 am by

pool tables The Importance of Changing the Cloth On Your Pool TableA key aspect of maintaining your pool table is learning when to change its cloth cover. Although your billiard tables are made from slate, which is a highly durable material that can last for more than a decade, do not forget that pool table covers wear over time, especially when it is being used frequently. The cloth covers of billiard tables do not last as long as the slate so it would be helpful to know when you need to replace your cloth cover to ensure it won’t cause problems or damage to other parts of the table.

What are the primary causes of damage to your pool table’s cloth covers?

The covers of your billiard tables become worn out after some time of excessive use. When the table is being used often and for longer periods of time, friction from the ball can cause the cloth cover to wear out. Aside from this, the chalk collected from the pool balls serve as an abrasive that tears away the fibers on the cloth cover. Pool balls that often fall or bounce on the table can also cause damage on the cover.

These are, however, natural occurrences when playing pool and using the table. So there really is very little information in preventing or limiting these occurrences, unless you won’t actually use your billiard tables. You can opt to use your billiard tables more carefully, but keep in mind that changing the cloth cover is inevitable. You will have to allocate time and money for this to ensure a longer lifespan for your billiard table.

How to know when it’s time to change your pool tables cloth?

You will know when it’s time to change your cloth covering when you notice signs of fraying and damage on the felt. On the other hand, when these visual signs appear, it usually means you won’t be able to use the billiard table effectively and efficiently.

If you want to be able to change the cloth covering before the damage renders the billiard table useless, you will have to glide your fingers along the surface of the covering. Look for the following signs when sliding along the cloth covering. These indicate that you need to have it replaced as soon as possible.

  • If the cloth covering feels bristly
  • If it’s easy to remove fuzz and lint from the cloth cover
  • If the felt moves or bunches when you put pressure while sliding your hand over it

Other signs that may also indicate replacing your cloth covering include scratches on the table from missed shots and small holes in the cloth. These, however, can be repaired without having to purchase new cloth cover.

Scratches due to missed shots can be cleaned using a pool table cleaner. These cleaners will help you remove the scratch marks, making your billiard table looking new. If you notice small holes on the cloth cover, you can opt to patch them using billiard tables patch kits that are available in most pool shops. If the hole is bigger and would likely to leave a bulging seam after being patched, you might want to consider replacing the entire cloth cover as the seam will prevent continuous play.

Additional tips to care for your cloth covers

Most professionals will recommend keeping your billiard tables covered when not in use and keeping it clean at all times. Also, it helps if people who use the table refrain from frequently making jump shots, trick shots, and other shots that may likely damage and crush the felt. Keep in mind that the felt covering doesn’t always fully recover from these damages.

Call Elko Spas, Billiards and Pools now for more information on maintaining your pool tables.

Elko Spas Billiards & Pools
4718 Hwy 17 Bypass South
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 – ‪(843) 294-3556
elkospas.com

Your professionals in pool tables.

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