Q&A for How to Felt a Pool Table

Yes, always from the baulk (breaking) end. The action end is where the balls are stacked, and the right and left are, obviously, right and left.

I have reused felt up to four times. Yes, it can be restretched. But keep in mind, each time you stretch it, you are degrading it somewhat. At some point the fibers will pull apart.

The flattest, longest side of the slate should always be pointing up. Many have tried (and failed) to install slates on their side, but this results in an awful game of pool.

Your standard 1/4" (6mm) staple should be enough to keep the felt down. For extra quality, use rustproof staples, just in case.

Amazon.com has plenty of distributors at really decent prices. Ebay has good options as well, or you can visit your local billiards supply store.

It depends on the table. Put one rail section on and tighten it; if you can see the screw heads around the rail, then you need to fill / level them.

Yes, you can.

Follow the methods in Clean a Felt Pool Table Top .

No. Gluing the center is not necessary. It creates more work for next time you replace felt (every 3-10years) and if glue is uneven it will effect smooth game play. The recommend method of using glue along all sides has minimal impact because where the edges are glued, the glued surfaces are under the rails and will never affect how the billiard balls roll during play,