Care For your table

Your table’s cloth takes more wear than any other part of the table, so a little regular care goes a long way. Quedos tables are dressed in 100% English wool cloth, chosen for its true roll and durability over decades of play.

Brush the cloth after every session, always in the same direction (with the nap, not against it), to lift chalk dust and lint before it works into the fibres. A soft-bristled billiard brush is best – avoid vacuum cleaners, as the suction can pull and fray the weave. Wipe down the rails with a dry cloth to keep chalk from building up along the cushions.

Keep drinks and food off the table, and avoid placing anything on the cloth that could mark or dent it. Direct sunlight will fade the colour over time, so where possible, keep your table out of strong light. With proper care, a quality wool cloth can last many years before it needs replacing.

A table that isn’t level will affect every shot, so it’s worth checking every few months, especially after the table has been moved or the room’s humidity has changed. Even a fraction of a degree out of true is enough for balls to drift off line.

Use a spirit level placed at the centre and each corner of the playing surface. Quedos tables are built with adjustable levelling feet or shims beneath the slate, allowing fine adjustments without needing to move the table or lift the cloth. Work slowly, checking the level again after each small adjustment.

If your table sits on an uneven or timber floor, seasonal movement can throw the level out more often than on solid concrete. If you’re ever unsure, or the table seems consistently off no matter what you adjust, get in touch and we’ll talk you through it or arrange a technician visit.

When required, wipe the polished timber surfaces of your Quedos table with a clean, soft, slightly damp cloth. An occasional application of a good-quality furniture polish, such as Marveer or O’Cedar, can also be used to help keep the timber clean and looking its best.

Never sit, stand or place heavy weight on the rails of your pool table. This applies to both adults and children. The rails and cushions are designed for play, not to support body weight.

Sitting on the rails places unnecessary pressure on the cushion assemblies and their joints, which can cause movement, sagging or permanent damage. Once damaged, the cushions may no longer provide a consistent rebound, affecting the performance and accuracy of the table.

Taking a little care around your Quedos table will help protect both its appearance and playing performance for many years.

Pockets take a hard knock every time a ball drops in, so it pays to check the leather or the pocket liners for wear, especially on a table that gets regular use. Look for stretching, splitting, or stitching starting to give way, particularly at the base where the impact is greatest.

Wipe pockets down with a dry cloth as part of your regular clean, and avoid leaving balls sitting in the pockets for long periods, as this can stretch the leather out of shape. Keep an eye on the pocket irons too – the metal fittings the netting or leather attaches to – as a loose iron can affect how cleanly a ball drops.

Quedos pockets are built to handle years of solid use, but like any wear part, they won’t last forever. If yours are looking tired, we can supply and fit a replacement set to match your table.

Any stainless steel fittings on your table – corner caps, sight lines, or trim – are low maintenance but not maintenance-free. A wipe with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth is usually all that’s needed to keep them looking sharp.

Avoid abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or anything containing bleach or chlorine, as these can dull the finish or cause pitting over time. If there’s a fingerprint or smudge that won’t lift, a stainless steel-specific cleaner applied sparingly will do the job without damaging the surface.

Keep the steel dry after cleaning, as moisture left sitting on the surface for long periods can eventually lead to staining, particularly in humid environments.

The rubber under the cushion cloth is what gives your table its bounce, and it’s built to hold its rebound for many years of normal use. That said, rubber does age – heat, direct sunlight, and long-term humidity changes can gradually affect its responsiveness.

Keep your table away from direct sun and heat sources like heaters or fireplaces, as consistent temperature helps the rubber stay true. If you start noticing an inconsistent or noticeably dead bounce across several cushions rather than just one spot, it’s usually a sign the rubber has aged rather than a one-off fault.

Rubber cushions on a Quedos table are designed to last the life of normal home use, but if yours ever needs attention, we can assess it and recushion the table if required.

A good cue makes a real difference to your game, and a little care keeps it playing true for years. Store cues upright in a rack or flat in a case rather than leaning against a wall, where they can pick up a warp over time.

Keep the tip in good shape – check it regularly for wear and re-shape or replace it once it’s gone flat or mushroomed, as a worn tip affects both control and accuracy. Wipe the shaft down with a dry or slightly damp cloth after use to remove chalk and hand oils, which can build up and affect your grip over time.

Avoid extremes of temperature and humidity, such as leaving a cue in a hot car, as timber cues are especially sensitive to rapid changes in moisture.

Clean balls roll truer and keep the cloth in better condition, since dirt and chalk residue on the balls transfers straight onto the playing surface. A wipe with a soft, dry cloth after each session helps prevent this build-up.

For a deeper clean, use a small amount of mild soapy water on a soft cloth, then dry thoroughly before returning the balls to the table. Avoid harsh chemicals or solvents, as these can dull the finish or affect the balance of the ball over time.

Store balls somewhere they won’t be exposed to direct sunlight or extreme heat, as prolonged exposure can cause discolouration or, in some cases, slight warping.