If you own a poker table, then you know how important it is to keep it clean and well-maintained. Unfortunately, over time, the felt on your table may become worn out or damaged.
If this happens, you may need to remove the felt from your poker table and replace it with a new one. In this tutorial, we will show you how to remove felt from a poker table step-by-step.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Before you start removing the felt from your poker table, you will need to gather a few supplies. You will need a flathead screwdriver, pliers, a staple remover tool or flathead screwdriver with a flat end for prying off the staples, and some gloves to protect your hands.
Step 2: Remove the Staples
The first step in removing the felt from your poker table is to remove all of the staples that are holding it in place. This can be done by using either a staple remover tool or a flathead screwdriver with a flat end for prying off the staples.
Starting at one corner of the table, carefully insert the tip of your tool underneath one of the staples and gently pry it up. Be careful not to damage the wood underneath as this can cause more work later on. Continue working your way around the entire perimeter of the table until all of the staples have been removed.
Step 3: Lift Up The Felt
Once all of the staples have been removed, gently lift up one corner of the felt and slowly peel it back from the surface of your poker table. Try not to damage any part of it as much as possible so that you may use it as reference when cutting out new pieces later on.
Step 4: Remove The Foam Padding
After removing all of the felt pieces from your poker table surface area; you’ll notice foam padding underneath them that needs removal too. Similar to when removing felt, use your hands to carefully lift the foam padding from beneath the surface of your poker table.
Step 5: Clean The Surface
Now that you have removed all of the felt and foam padding from your poker table, you will need to clean the surface. Use a vacuum or a soft-bristle brush to remove any dust or debris that may have accumulated on the surface. For deeper cleaning, you can use a mild soap solution and water to clean up any stubborn stains or spills.
Step 6: Cut New Felt And Foam Padding Pieces
Once you have cleaned up your poker table, it’s time to cut new felt and foam padding pieces to replace those that were removed. Using the old felt pieces as reference, cut out new ones using sharp scissors or a utility knife. Make sure that your cuts are precise as this will ensure a perfect fit for your new felt.
Similarly, cut out new sections of foam padding if needed.
Step 7: Attach The New Felt And Foam Padding
Now that you have new pieces of felt and foam padding for your poker table, it’s time to attach them back in place. Starting at one corner of the table again; gently lay down the new foam padding in place before laying down the corresponding piece of felt on top.
Use a staple gun to reattach the felt and foam padding together onto your poker table surface area; ensuring they are taut and without wrinkles but not too tight so as not to damage them both.
Step 8: Trim Excess Felt
Once all is stapled back in place; use sharp scissors or utility knife to trim off any excess felt around the perimeter of your poker table.
Conclusion:
Removing felt from a poker table may seem like a daunting task but it’s actually quite simple if done with patience and care. With these easy-to-follow steps, you can remove old worn-out felt from your poker table without causing damage and replace it with new felt and foam padding that will look and feel as good as new. Happy gaming!
