How Do You Repair Pool Table Rails?
The cushioned rails on a pool table are typically made from a flexible foam rubber glued to the wooden rail. The foam is then covered by the same felt used to cover the pool table. When a ball hits the rail, it should rebound at the same angle at which it hit the rail. If the ball doesn’t rebound properly, the cushions may need to be replaced. It takes a couple of hours with some basic hand tools to repair pool table rails. Remove all of the nuts from the rail bolts underneath the perimeter of the table with a socket set. Lift one of the rails off of the pool table, and take it to a separate work table. Be sure to leave all of the remaining rails in place. Turn the rail upside down, and remove all of the staples holding the felt to the rail with a flathead screwdriver. Pull out any broken staples with a pair of pliers. Lift the metal strip out of the top of the rail. Remove and discard the old felt covering. Measure the length of the existing foam bumper with a tape measure. Peel off t
