How to Repair a Pool Table Slate

Over the years, a well-used pool table will see its fair share of wear and tear. Occasionally, the slate may get dinged or cracked, requiring a repair job. While a professional can provide you with a like-new slate, it can be an expensive process. Instead, for smaller cracks, you can repair your pool table's slate yourself.

Things You'll Need

  • Socket wrench
  • Staple remover
  • Billiard table wax
  • Torch
  • Slate repair glue
  • Paint scraper
  • Stapler
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the table railings. Unscrew the bolts holding the rail in place with the socket wrench.

    • 2

      Remove the staples holding the felt on the pool table and remove the felt.

    • 3

      Examine the slate for any dings, cracks or holes.

    • 4

      Fill holes. Melt billiard table wax into the indent so that it's fully filled, with overflow above the surface of the slate.

    • 5

      Mend cracks. Apply glue to the crack and push the edges of the slate back together.

    • 6

      Scrape off excess wax or glue with the paint scraper once all repair substances have dried. Restaple the felt or re-felt the table (see Resources). Replace the railings.