How to Seal Pool Tables With Wax
Pool, also known as billiards, is one of several cue-based games that originated in the 15th century. Pool is played on a cloth-covered table with six cavities or pockets. The goal is to drop balls into these pockets by striking them with a cue, or with a ball that has been hit by a cue. The surface of pool tables consist of three slate sections. When putting together your pool table, make sure the playing surface is flat and even. Sealing the seams between the slate sections will avoid bumps that can interfere in the trajectory of the pool balls.
Instructions
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Arrange the slate sections by lining them up on the top of the table. Make sure they are centered and level and in their final place before you start sealing.
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Light the propane torch and heat the wax until it starts dripping.
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Pour wax on the seam. Do it slowly, so you don't splatter it. Add enough wax to cover about 1 inch to each side of the seam. Use enough wax to make sure it goes into the seam and doesn't just cover the surface.
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Wait 30 seconds for the wax to dry. Scrape off any excess with the paint scraper.
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Check the surface for holes or extra wax by running your hand over the whole working area. Remove excess wax or fill in any holes if the playing surface is not flat and even.
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Repeat the process for each seam.
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Tips & Warnings
Wax will not stick properly to a cold surface, so make sure the slate is at least room temperature.
You may use the wax to fill any screw holes left from assembling the table.
Do not exceed the 30 seconds drying time, as the wax gets hard quickly, making it difficult to remove the excess wax.
References
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