How to Install Cushion Facings

Enjoy a perfectly maintained pool table.

Pool table cushions are the rubber edges along the sides of a pool table. Worn cushions stop the ball without allowing it to bounce away. This makes the game less lively. To allow the best transfer of momentum, the cushions are hollow inside. Cushion facings are small, flat pieces of plastic used to cover the openings on the ends of the cushions. Install new facings to cover the ends of new cushions or when a facing is lost.

Things You'll Need

• Contact adhesive
• Staple gun
• Linoleum cutter

Instructions

1. Match the cushion facings to the ends of the pool table's cushions. The set should contain six pairs of cushion facings -- four sets for the corner pockets and two sets for the side pockets.

2. Apply contact adhesive to one end of a cushion and the back side of the corresponding facing. Press the facing onto the end of the cushion and allow it to dry as recommended in the adhesive's directions. Attach the other facings in the same way.

3. Staple the facings to the wooden part of the trim to secure in place.

4. Trim the facings to fit the ends of the cushions, using the linoleum cutter.

Tips & Warnings

• Dip the blade of the linoleum cutter into soapy water before each cut to keep the plastic from sticking to the blade.