New felt needed (1 Viewer)

[thegymkid]

Hello all. I built my basement poker room in 2013. That includes this poker table. I thought I used good speed cloth, but after 5 years of a weekly Thursday night game, the middle is worn and the cards don't slide. It's time for me to change the cloth and I'm looking for recommendations this time Please provide me recommendations where to get speed cloth that will last. Thank you

 

[Lemonzest]

@T_Chan can probably help you out. He also offers custom artwork printed on the speed cloth.

 

[Klobberer]

Have you tried cleaning and scotchguarding? I've read that that helps...

 

[SWEATER]

Go to Your Auto Trim.

 

[Irish]

If you're running a 6-8 hour game weekly, 5 years isn't a terrible run for the cloth. I've done tables for a few local card rooms that run 3-4 days a week, they typically replace their cloths every 1.5 to 2 years (maybe 3,000 - 4,000 hours?). From what these guys have told me, the suited speed cloth lasts about as long (sometimes longer) than the softer custom gaming suedes available. I run a game 1-2 times a month, my cloth has been in place for 7+ years and is now starting to fade a bit, I'll probably replace it next year. SSC is great but doesn't last forever, the coating that makes it waterproof does eventually wear down, and once that starts to happen they tend to get dirtier quicker and the card slide isn't as great.

For suited speed cloth, as noted above, yourautotrim.com is your best resource (use the code "scottkeen" to get 15% off). If you're looking for something a little smoother, contact @T_Chan about his gaming suede, it's another great product.

 

[DoubleEagle]

If you're running a 6-8 hour game weekly, 5 years isn't a terrible run for the cloth.

Absolutely! It doesn’t owe you anything. Buy a new one.

 

[allforcharity]

Everybody, all together now....

"Custom printed gaming suede from @T_Chan !"

 

[Gear]

Everybody, all together now....

"Custom printed gaming suede from @T_Chan !"

AINEC (y) :thumbsupy) :thumbsup: ::

 

[thegymkid]

Thanks for the responses all. I've PMed T_Chan to discuss.

 

[thegymkid]

Sooooo, I've discussed with T_Chan and as amazing as his work is, I've decided to spend less money, stay around $100, and go for the suited speed cloth again. I would have loved a betting line though. oh well. I'll check out your auto trim next.

Thanks for the info that 5 years of a weekly game is how long it should last.

 

[DoubleEagle]

Sooooo, I've discussed with T_Chan and as amazing as his work is, I've decided to spend less money and go for the suited speed cloth again. I would have loved a betting line though. oh well. I'll check out your auto trim next.

Thanks for the info that 5 years of a weekly game is how long it should last.

Just be sure to buy from YAT. The other stuff that is around is often a cheap Chinese knockoff that sux! The mini-suited speedcloth is the best looking and best quality IMO. Code Scottkeen for 15% discount.

 

[thegymkid]

Just be sure to buy from YAT. The other stuff that is around is often a cheap Chinese knockoff that sux! The mini-suited speedcloth is the best looking and best quality IMO. Code Scottkeen for 15% discount.

Thanks for the code and info !

Any votes on, should I stick with the same color, or change it up and go Gray\Black? None of the other colors will match with the chairs.

 

[Old State]

Every so often I head by a JoAnne fabrics and check out their scrap section for pieces of upholstery fabric in the colors I like (for me, mainly black) that have a weave suitable for a poker table. Sometimes I find something in the regular stock on sale that fits the bill. I’ve been doing that for over 15 years and I usually get compliments on my picks. Usually I find can find something really cheap.

I would say I find something 1 out if every 5 visits, but that is at a frequency that spans a few years.

I personally never liked the look of speed cloth and originally was looking for something more casino like. But if you want something waterproof that may be more of a challenge.

 

[DoubleEagle]

I’ve used the Blackberry and it looked great.

 

[BGinGA]

I’ve used the Blackberry and it looked great.

Agree, I have used both blackberry and grey/black on my tables, and both are very nice, pending rail color.

Also the two most commonly-specified colors for my table builds. My advice to customers is to avoid a table color that will appear commonly in play with either chips or card backs. Just makes it easier to see chips or cards on the table in a glance if there is higher contrast.

Most tourney hosts get red (black T100s), and most cash game hosts get black (red $5s). Grey/black is easier to avoid issues with card back colors, since many set-ups are red/blue, and grey or black are not common card back colors.

 

[BGinGA]

Also, when it comes time to replace your surface:

You can mount the new cloth directly over the old one. No need to pull out hundreds of staples to remove the old cloth. SSC over old SSC will stretch nicely and provide a bit firmer surface, which is no issue if your table currently has adequate 'give'. Only time I'd remove the existing cloth before refelting is if it's damaged, I was also replacing the underneath foam, or if a hard less-giving volara-type padding was being used underneath.

 

[thegymkid]

Also, when it comes time to replace your surface:

You can mount the new cloth directly over the old one. No need to pull out hundreds of staples to remove the old cloth. SSC over old SSC will stretch nicely and provide a bit firmer surface, which is no issue if your table currently has adequate 'give'. Only time I'd remove the existing cloth before refelting is if it's damaged, I was also replacing the underneath foam, or if a hard less-giving volara-type padding was being used underneath.

Right on top of the old felt? That's cool, i wouldn't have done that.

SO, I have the blackberry on now, scroll up to the pictures. I was just thinking of a change to try the black\gray. I see there is a reverse black gray out there from texas poker supply, but it's not for sale by YAT.

 

[longflop]

Right on top of the old felt? That's cool, i wouldn't have done that.

SO, I have the blackberry on now, scroll up to the pictures. I was just thinking of a change to try the black\gray. I see there is a reverse black gray out there from texas poker supply, but it's not for sale by YAT.

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I have it and like it. It look great with a black rail.

 

[DoubleEagle]

Also, when it comes time to replace your surface:

You can mount the new cloth directly over the old one. No need to pull out hundreds of staples to remove the old cloth.

Yep. Done that several times.

 

[jackieinusa]

Where did you get the table? Nice setup!

 

[thegymkid]

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