Pool Table Recovering & Reclothing Services
Pool Table Recovering & Reclothing Services
If your table has slowed down, lost consistency, or just doesn’t feel right anymore, recovering is often the best way to bring it back.
We provide pool table and snooker table reclothing across Sydney, working across all table types including snooker, English pool and American pool. Whether the table is stapled, glued or a combination of both, the approach is adjusted to suit the build.
This isn’t just about replacing cloth. How the table is stripped, prepared and recovered has a direct impact on how it plays afterwards.
WHAT WE WORK ON
Snooker Tables
Full-size snooker tables use napped cloth and require a completely different approach to pool tables. Direction of the nap, stretching sequence and finishing all affect how the table runs. We carry out full snooker table recovering with the correct method for napped cloth.
English Pool Tables
English pool tables typically use napped cloth similar to snooker, but with different tension requirements and table construction. Recovering needs to suit both the cloth and the table build to avoid over-stretching or inconsistent play.
American Pool Tables
American pool tables use non-directional worsted cloth, which behaves very differently to napped cloth. The installation method, tension and finishing are all different. This is where many installers get it wrong, particularly if they are only experienced with snooker-style cloth.
Outdoor Pool Tables
Outdoor tables require a different process again. Most use adhesive-based systems and require careful preparation before new cloth is installed. Each table is assessed based on its condition, previous install method and exposure to the elements.
CLOTH TYPES & INSTALLATION DIFFERENCES
There are two completely different cloth systems used across cue sports.
Napped cloth is used on snooker and most English pool tables. It has a directional grain, which affects how the balls travel. Installation must follow the correct direction and sequence to get a consistent result.
Worsted cloth, used on American pool tables, is non-directional and plays faster. It requires a different approach to stretching, fixing and finishing.
These are not interchangeable processes. Understanding the difference is critical to getting the table playing properly once the job is complete.
INSTALLATION METHODS WE HANDLE
Tables are built in different ways, and the recovering method needs to match.
We work across:
- Stapled cloth systems
- Glued cloth systems
- Combination builds using both
Each requires a different removal and installation process to ensure the new cloth sits correctly and holds over time.
INDOOR VS OUTDOOR RECOVERING
Indoor tables are generally more straightforward, with consistent conditions and traditional installation methods.
Outdoor tables are more demanding. Adhesives, exposure to moisture and temperature changes all affect how the cloth needs to be installed. Preparation is critical, particularly where previous adhesive needs to be removed before recovering.
WHY PROPER INSTALLATION MATTERS
Recovering a table is not just about putting new cloth on.
Cloth tension, the order it is installed, and how the cushions are finished all influence how the table plays. Too tight and the table feels unnatural. Too loose and the cloth will move, wear quickly or lose consistency.
Getting this balance right is what determines whether a table simply looks better or actually plays properly.
COMMON PROBLEMS WE SEE
A large number of tables we work on have previously been recovered but not done correctly.
Common issues include cloth that moves under hand pressure, uneven tension across the bed, poor cushion response, or tables that feel inconsistent from one end to the other.
In many cases, the table doesn’t need replacing — it just needs to be recovered properly.
OUR APPROACH
All work is carried out in-home.
We focus on doing the job properly, not rushing through it. The goal is a table that plays consistently and holds up over time, not just one that looks good on the day.
ENQUIRIES
If you’re considering recovering your table, get in touch with:
Table size
Location
A photo of the table
We’ll let you know what’s involved and whether recovering is the right option.