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Pool-table cloth is usually stapled to a wood-backed bed or glued at the slate perimeter; those are different jobs. For glue-down cloth, a thin, even adhesive band at the outside edge is the goal — not a saturated playing surface. Dedicated billiard products and low-soak spray adhesives are best for a slate-bed cloth job, while contact cements are more appropriate for rail cloth or cushion work when the table’s original construction calls for them. Confirm how the old cloth was attached before choosing any adhesive.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camie 300 General Purpose Spray Adhesive | $18-$25 | Amazon |
| 2 | Slocum RKC250 Contact Cement | $120-$160 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | 3M Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive | $15-$25 | Amazon |
| 4 | 3M Pool Table Cloth Spray Adhesive | $15-$30 | Amazon |
| 5 | Polymat 777 Spray Glue Adhesive | $18-$30 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Camie Pool Table Felt Spray Glue, 14-ounce Can | $25-$35 | Amazon |
| 7 | Elmer’s Billiard Table Felt Adhesive | $15-$30 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Artemis Adhesive Spray 0099 Classic | $12-$25 | Amazon |
| 9 | DAP Weldwood Original Contact Cement | $10-$25 | Amazon |
| 10 | Barge All-Purpose Cement | $10-$25 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Camie 300 General Purpose Spray Adhesive
A 20-ounce fast-tack spray sold by billiard specialists specifically for attaching pool-table cloth at the outer bed area; the practical all-purpose choice for a glue-down refelt.
- 20-ounce aerosol
- fast tack and quick drying
- high coverage
- Explicitly sold for pool-table cloth
- Spray helps keep the bond thin
- Aerosol shipment is ground-only and ventilation is essential
Slocum RKC250 Contact Cement
A professional billiard-table contact cement developed with Diamond Billiards for cloth-to-slate work and rail rubber, making it the specialist option for installers who need a larger-format adhesive.
- billiard-specific contact cement
- for cloth and rail rubber
- low-odor professional formula
- Made for billiard installation work
- Also useful when rail rubber is being serviced
- Gallon format is excessive for a one-table DIY job
3M Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive
A low-soak-in mist spray with documented pool-table-felt use; it is a sensible accessible aerosol for a narrow perimeter bond, not a reason to coat the slate playing field.
- aerosol mist spray
- low soak-in formulation
- multi-purpose fabric bonding
- Widely available
- Thin, controllable spray application
- Masking is vital to avoid overspray on cloth
3M Pool Table Cloth Spray Adhesive
A billiard-retailer-labelled 3M adhesive intended for gluing the outer six inches of pool-table cloth where the original installation was glued.
- pool-table-cloth-labelled product
- aerosol application
- outer-edge installation guidance
- Purpose-labelled for the task
- Useful when matching an existing glued perimeter
- Availability can be sporadic
Polymat 777 Spray Glue Adhesive
A 12-ounce high-tack spray marketed for felt and cloth-to-wood or hardboard and sold specifically as pool-table and game-room felt adhesive; a compact alternative to larger cans.
- 12-ounce aerosol
- high-tack fast-drying bond
- rated for felt and cloth
- Commonly sold in pool-table-felt multipacks
- Good coverage for small edge work
- Solvent aerosol needs strong ventilation
Camie Pool Table Felt Spray Glue, 14-ounce Can
A 14-ounce Camie spray sold expressly for pool-table felt installation, with temporary or permanent bond options; choose it when a smaller dedicated can is preferable to a bulk adhesive.
- 14-ounce can
- pool-table-felt-labelled
- temporary or permanent bonding
- One can is marketed for multiple tables
- Designed for the cloth-installation task
- Ground-only shipping restrictions are common
Elmer’s Billiard Table Felt Adhesive
A billiard-supply-specific adhesive listing for refelting work; it is worth seeking out for buyers who want a product labelled for table cloth rather than a general household glue.
- billiard-table-felt-labelled
- sold by billiard supplier
- cloth-installation use
- Task-specific product identity
- Better fit than craft glue
- Retail availability and package details vary
Artemis Adhesive Spray 0099 Classic
A spray adhesive sold by billiard retailers for gluing billiard cloth and felt; apply it to both mating surfaces only where the table’s cloth installation calls for adhesive.
- spray adhesive
- listed for billiard cloth and felt
- two-surface application instructions
- Explicit billiard-cloth compatibility
- Fast, even aerosol application
- European specialist retail availability
DAP Weldwood Original Contact Cement
A brush-on contact cement for rail-cloth or related wood-and-fabric work when a contact-cement method is required; it is not the first choice for spraying a slate-bed perimeter.
- brush-on contact cement
- bonds fabric and wood
- solvent-based formula
- Useful for controlled rail-area work
- Common hardware-store availability
- Heavier application can telegraph through fine cloth
Barge All-Purpose Cement
A flexible contact cement suited to small rail-cloth, leather or rubber-adjacent repair work where a brushable contact adhesive is called for, rather than broad bed-cloth coverage.
- flexible contact cement
- brushable application
- bonds fabric, leather and rubber
- Good control on small repair areas
- Flexible bond suits trim-like work
- Not a dedicated slate-bed cloth spray
Buying tips
- Check the old installation first: a wood-backed bed often uses staples, while a slate bed may have its cloth glued only around the perimeter.
- Mask slate, rails and pockets, use light coats, and keep adhesive off the playing surface; lumps and bleed-through can affect the roll of the balls.
- Use aerosol and solvent contact cement with ventilation, gloves and the maker’s flash-time instructions; do not spray near ignition sources.
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