- 1). Remove the old bumper by prying it from the rail, or side of the pool table, with a flat-head screwdriver. Remember that the bumper is glued to the rail, so be careful not to damage the wood on the pool table.
- 2). Sand any dried glue on the wooden rail with a piece of sandpaper. Also sand the rubber side of the new bumper to remove any mold release residue.
- 3). Pour a little lacquer thinner or ketone on a clean towel. Rub the towel on the rail to remove any remaining debris.
- 4). Place the new pool table bumper along the rail and test-fit it. The distance between the bottom of the bumper and the pool table slate should be 1 7/16 inches if using a regulation 2.25-inch diameter ball. If using a non-regulation ball, multiple the diameter of the ball by 63 percent. The result is the correct nose height for the bumper.
- 5). Apply contact adhesive to the back of the rubber bumper and to the wood surface on the pool table.
- 6). Align the top edge of the bumper to the top edge of the rail. Eye it to verify that it is straight and contains no waves.
- 7). Press the bumper to the rail and hold it in place for a few seconds to allow the glue to stick. Let the bumper sit overnight.
- 8). Trim away excess rubber on the bumper with a utility knife or other trim tool. You want the bumper to be flush with the flat end of the rail.
- 9). Apply adhesive to the ends of the rubber bumpers again and hold them to the rail for a few seconds.
- 10
Apply adhesive to the bumper facings, or felt. Stick the bumper facings to the bumpers.
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