Most of our customers choose 2 to 4mm neoprene for poker and gaming tables. That range gives a soft, springy surface where chips stack easily and cards are simple to pick up. Thicker sheets are usually only needed for heavier-duty applications. You can compare every thickness on our neoprene sheets page.

Put the nylon fabric side up as your playing surface and the plain or textured rubber side down. The nylon face gives you your table color and a smooth feel for cards and chips, while the rubber side helps the neoprene adhere to the wood.

Full sheets measure 51 × 83 inches, though manufacturing variances mean a sheet can run as small as 50 × 80 inches. After leaving a few inches on each side to wrap and staple, one sheet covers a 36 × 72 inch oval or a round table up to about 44 inches across. Larger tables, such as a 54 inch round or a 48 × 96 inch oval, are bigger than a single sheet, so contact us before you order.

Most poker table surfaces use felt, speed cloth or neoprene. Felt and speed cloth are fabrics stretched over a separate layer of padding, while neoprene is a closed-cell rubber with a fabric face, so the cushion is built into the material. The rubber layer keeps spills from soaking through to the wood, and it resists compression, so it recovers from chip stacks and leaning elbows instead of holding imprints.

When your sheet arrives, let it lie flat for a few days so it relaxes and stops curling. Glue the rubber side to the wood with a neoprene-compatible adhesive such as Pro-Tack foam adhesive, smoothing out any bumps or bubbles and pressing until the glue cures, which takes about 15 minutes. Then pull the neoprene taut over the edge, staple it underneath every few inches and trim the excess.

Yes. A sheet of neoprene laid on any hard, flat surface turns it into a smooth, quiet place to play, and it can be put away when game night is over. For a loose mat, choose a sheet with a textured rubber side facing down, since textured neoprene keeps better contact with the surface underneath. Cut it to size with sharp shears or our neoprene scissors.

We recommend 1 inch thick, high-density C33 or C55 upholstery foam for poker table rails, because it holds its shape under the constant weight of players leaning on it. Our customers recommend ordering a 24 × 80 inch piece so you have enough to make a continuous strip around the rim. Once it is on the table, cover it with leather or another upholstery material.

It is optional. Neoprene already gives you a cushioned playing surface on its own and can be glued directly to the wood. Some builders add a layer of foam padding between the wood and the neoprene for extra cushioning and protection.

Our neoprene sheets come unprinted, so the design is applied by you or a print shop. For dye-sublimation printing, choose white polyester-faced neoprene, since polyester holds sublimation ink and a white base keeps colors true to your file. Nylon-faced neoprene is better suited to silk-screen printing.

Wipe up spills promptly, then spot clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth and let the surface air dry. Because the rubber layer is closed-cell, spills stay on top instead of soaking into the wood underneath.

Yes. Discounts apply automatically at checkout when you buy multiple neoprene sheets: 25% off 8 to 23 sheets and 35% off 24 or more. Neoprene orders normally ship in 3 to 7 business days, and large bulk orders may need additional lead time.