A pool table already takes up a lot of visual space in a room, so it makes sense to turn it into something worth looking at.
That is where custom pool table felt comes in.
Instead of choosing the same solid green, blue or burgundy cloth found on thousands of tables, you can use your own logo, artwork, photograph or custom design and turn the playing surface into part of the room.
We work with customers who want everything from business logos and family designs to sports-inspired artwork, car themes, memorial designs and completely original graphics.
If you already have an idea in mind, you can start by looking at our custom pool table felt options for 7-foot, 8-foot and 9-foot tables.
What Is Custom Pool Table Felt?
Custom pool table felt is billiard cloth that has been printed with artwork chosen by the customer.
The biggest difference between custom felt and standard pool table cloth is simple: instead of picking only a color, you are choosing what your entire playing surface is going to look like.
That could mean placing one large logo in the center of the table.
It could mean creating a repeating pattern using several smaller logos.
It could even mean building an entire design around a photograph, business brand, favorite hobby or personal piece of artwork.
That freedom is what makes custom felt interesting. Two customers can order the same size cloth and end up with tables that look completely different.
Can You Put Your Own Logo on Pool Table Felt?
Yes. Logos are actually one of the most popular ideas for custom billiard cloth.
A company might want its logo displayed on a pool table inside a bar, office, game room or employee lounge. A homeowner might use a family logo, military emblem, club logo or something they designed themselves.
The important part is starting with the best artwork available.
If you have a high-quality PNG, JPG, PDF or original design file, use that whenever possible. A cleaner source image gives us more to work with when creating the layout.
If the only thing you have is an older image or screenshot, that doesn't automatically mean the project can't be done. It simply means the artwork may need more attention before the final design is ready.
Can You Use a Photograph?
You aren't limited to logos.
A personal photograph can completely change the character of the table.
Some customers want cars. Others want family pictures, landscapes, military photographs, memorial artwork or something connected to their business.
The biggest thing to remember is that a pool table is much larger than a phone screen.
An image that looks sharp on your phone may not look nearly as sharp when enlarged across several feet of playing surface. Starting with the largest and clearest image available usually gives you the most flexibility.
Don't Design the Felt Like a Poster
This is where custom pool table design gets interesting.
You are not simply making a rectangle and putting a picture inside of it.
People are going to play pool on this surface.
Balls will move across it. Players will stand on different sides of the table. Portions of the design will constantly be viewed from different angles.
That means a good custom felt design should still look balanced when it is installed on an actual billiard table.
Sometimes one large centered logo works perfectly.
Other times, several smaller logos create a much better finished table.
And sometimes the background itself becomes part of the design.
If you want to see how we approach the overall process, our Custom Pool Table Felt page shows how customers can begin turning their own artwork into a custom table design.
What Size Tables Can Use Custom Felt?
The most common residential and commercial pool table sizes are 7-foot, 8-foot and 9-foot tables.
Knowing your table size before ordering is important because the cloth has to be prepared for the dimensions of the table.
If you aren't sure whether your table is a 7-footer, 8-footer or 9-footer, don't rely entirely on how big it looks in the room. Pool tables can be deceptive when you're judging them visually.
Measure the playing surface or confirm the manufacturer's table specifications before ordering.
We'll go much deeper into sizing in our separate custom felt sizing guide.
Custom Felt Works Especially Well in Game Rooms
One of the reasons we like custom billiard cloth is that it can become the centerpiece of a room without requiring you to rebuild the entire game room.
Think about a pool table surrounded by black walls, LED lighting and sports memorabilia.
Now imagine the same room with a table carrying a matching design.
It immediately looks intentional.
The same idea works for businesses.
A branded pool table in a bar, dealership, clubhouse, event space or office can become part of the company's environment rather than just another piece of furniture.
What Should You Send When Requesting a Custom Design?
Start with whatever you have.
If you have the original artwork, send it.
If you have multiple versions of your logo, send the highest-quality version.
If you have photographs, send the original files rather than screenshots whenever possible.
And if you have an idea but don't know exactly how to arrange it, explain what you want the finished table to feel like.
For example, saying, "I want one large logo in the center with a dark background" is often more useful than trying to create the complete design yourself.
Seeing the Design Before the Finished Product Matters
One of the smartest things you can do with custom felt is look at the design as a pool table rather than simply looking at the artwork by itself.
A logo might look great on a white computer screen but feel too small once placed on an 8-foot table.
A photograph may need to be repositioned.
Text may need more breathing room.
A mockup lets you judge the overall composition before the design becomes the centerpiece of your game room.
Ready to Create Your Own Custom Pool Table Felt?
If you have a logo, image, photo or design you would like to put on a pool table, start with our Custom Pool Table Felt design page.
You can also go directly to our 7-foot, 8-foot and 9-foot custom pool table felt product if you're ready to start putting your design together.
A pool table does not have to look like everybody else's.
Sometimes the felt is the part that makes the entire table.
