Pool Table Refelt Cost & Cloth Guide: Simonis vs. Championship (2026)

Short answer: A professional refelt at Golden West Games starts at $595 for a 7-foot or 8-foot table with Teflon-treated Championship cloth. Simonis worsted cloth adds $200 (about $795 total). 9-foot tables add $50, and a travel fee applies beyond 15 miles of Lakewood, WA. Choose Championship for durable, spill-resistant home play; choose Simonis for the faster, truer roll serious players want.

Prices checked October 25, 2026 from our online pool table service quote. The quote is an estimate; our technician confirms the final price on inspection, and sales tax is not included.

Golden West Games has been a family-owned billiards business in Lakewood, Washington since 1947. Our technicians refelt, move, level and install pool tables across Pierce, Thurston and southern King counties.

Refelt pricing at a glance

Item	Price (Oct 2026)
Refelt, 7' or 8' table, Championship cloth (bed and rails)	From $595
Upgrade to Simonis worsted cloth	+$200
9' table cloth surcharge	+$50
Oversized or snooker table cloth surcharge	+$100
Install new cushions (rail rubber)	+$300
Level and tune after recover	+$150
New leather drop pockets (set of 6)	+$220
Travel: within 15 miles of Lakewood	Included
Travel: 15–30 / 30–50 / 50–75 / 75–100 miles	+$25 / +$75 / +$140 / +$220

Example: an 8-foot table in Tacoma with Simonis cloth would start around $795 before tax, plus any travel fee and add-ons. Get your own number in about a minute with our service quote calculator.

Championship vs. Simonis cloth

	Championship Invitational (our standard)	Simonis 860
Construction	Woolen blend, about 75% wool / 25% nylon, 21 oz	Worsted, about 90% wool / 10% nylon
Speed and roll	Medium speed, a little more friction	Faster, truer roll; the tournament standard
Spills and stains	Teflon-treated, so spills bead up	Wipe spills up promptly
Wear	Durable and built for heavy use	Resists pilling and wears evenly
Best for	Family rooms, kids, casual play, bars	League and serious players, 9' tables
Installed refelt (7'/8')	From $595	From $795

Buying cloth only

If you have an installer or plan to do it yourself, we sell cloth online:

• Championship Teflon Invitational Bed and Rails, from $175 for an 8-foot table ($215 for 9-foot), in dozens of colors.
• Simonis 860 pool table cloth (Tournament Blue shown), $337.47 for 7-foot, $419.81 for 8-foot and $493.24 for 9-foot. Other colors include Spruce, Electric Blue and Slate Grey.

Color availability changes, so check the product page or call us before you schedule a refelt.

Signs it's time to refelt

• Bald or shiny spots, especially around the head string and the rails
• Tears, burns or cuts from miscues
• Pilling or fuzz that slows the balls
• Balls rolling off line or "skipping"
• Faded color from sunlight
• You're moving the table, since the cloth often has to come off anyway

Most home tables need new cloth every 5 to 10 years; heavily used tables every 1 to 3 years.

What our refelt includes

1. Remove the rails and the old cloth.
2. Clean the slate and check the seams.
3. Stretch and fasten new cloth on the bed and on each rail.
4. Reinstall the rails and pockets and check the table's play.

A standard 8-foot refelt takes about 2 to 3 hours on site, and the table is ready to play right away. If your cushions are dead (balls bounce short or "thud"), replacing them during the refelt is the cheapest time to do it.

Refelting with a move

If you're moving the table, add new cloth to the move instead of booking a separate refelt: +$345 for Championship or +$545 for Simonis on our quote, compared with $595 and up on its own. A move to a new address starts at $695 and a move within the same home starts at $645, plus $50 per flight of stairs. We work on three-piece slate tables only.

Where we refelt

We're based in Lakewood and regularly service Tacoma, University Place, Steilacoom, DuPont, Puyallup, Spanaway, Gig Harbor, Federal Way, Auburn, Kent, Renton, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Seattle. See our local pages for Lakewood, Tacoma, Seattle and Olympia.

Golden West Games
3916 100th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 475-2322 · info@goldenwestgames.com

Get a refelt quote online or call (253) 475-2322.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to refelt a pool table?

At Golden West Games, a refelt starts at $595 for a 7-foot or 8-foot table with Teflon-treated Championship cloth, installed. Simonis cloth adds $200, 9-foot tables add $50 and oversized or snooker tables add $100. A travel fee applies more than 15 miles from Lakewood, WA. Prices from our online service quote, checked October 2026.

Is Simonis cloth worth the extra cost?

For serious players, usually yes. Simonis 860 is a worsted wool cloth that plays faster and truer and wears more evenly, and it's what many tournament tables use. For a family table that sees heavy, casual use, Teflon-treated Championship cloth is durable, resists spills better and costs less.

How often should a pool table be refelted?

Most home tables need new cloth every 5 to 10 years. Tables with heavy league, bar or family use may need it every 1 to 3 years.

How long does a refelt take?

A standard 8-foot refelt takes about 2 to 3 hours on site. The table is ready to play as soon as we're done.

Should I refelt when I move my pool table?

It's a good time to. The cloth often has to come off for a move, so adding new cloth to a move costs less than a separate refelt: $345 more for Championship or $545 more for Simonis on our service quote.

Can I buy pool table cloth and install it myself?

Yes. We sell Championship Invitational bed and rail cloth and Simonis 860 cloth online. Installing cloth well takes practice and the right tools, especially on the rails, so most owners have it done professionally.