What wood is used for dartboards?

Traditionally, dartboards have been constructed of wood, usually elm or poplar. Both are soft woods and are thus easy to cut and shape and to receive the incoming darts.

What is the best material to put behind a dart board?

Plan on having a backstop behind your dartboard. This could be cork, soft wood planks, or covered cardboard. You want something that the dart will stick into but won’t show a hole when you pull it out. I used a large piece of heavy cardboard that I covered in dark grey felt.

What is a dartboard surround made of?

Made from polyurethane, the dart board surround is both lightweight and robust and there is no need to fix it to the wall – it simpy fits around the dartboard. As long as the dartboard is secured properly to the wall, a tight fit keeps it in place. Quality darts accessory from the world’s leading darts brand, Winmau.

What to put on the wall behind a dart board?

What to Put Behind a Dart Board to Protect Wall

1. Wooden Boards/Pallets.
2. Cork.
3. Rope.
4. Styrofoam.
5. Cardboard.
6. Insulation.
7. Carpet.
8. Clothes and Towels.

Are sisal dart boards any good?

The Nodor Supawire 2 sisal dartboard is a fantastic option, from the pub to the man cave, this regulation-size board offers the complete package. As a premium product, the Nodor Supawire offers the same staple-free surface you have come to expect from the best boards on the market.

How big should a dart board backing be?

When selecting the backing surface, consider that the diameter of the board itself is about 18 inches. So, your backing surface should be at least 3 square feet to allow room for the board and scoreboard, plus extra room for wayward darts.

How do you protect a wall from a dart board?

To protect your walls from darts, you should cover the wall with a dart board cabinet or surround. Cabinets are great because they offer protection for your wall as well as your dart board, and provide extra storage space when not playing. There are many options to suit your style and budget.

How thick should a cork be for a dart board?

600mm) x 36” (approx. 900mm) in size and are a full 1” (25mm) thick. As many sheets as required can be butted together forming as large a backing area as needed. Non-reflective cork will eliminate glare.

What is the official height of a dart board?

5 feet 8 inches
Regulation dartboard height from the floor to the center of the bullseye is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters). This measurement is recognized internationally and remains the same for both electronic and steel tip dartboards.

How do I protect my floor from darts?

Use a Darts Mat The best solution to protect your floor from darts is to use a dedicated darts mat. Some dart mats like the Viper Padded Throw Line are good options because they are not only designed to protect your floor from bounce outs but they also double up as a throw line and oche.

Do dartboards have to be made of wood?

This may be surprising to some people but not all dartboard backboards have to be made of wood and require lots of tools and/or equipment to set up. There are some cheaper alternatives when it come to wall protection that may even be preferable if you’re watching your budget.

How to install a dartboard backboard on the wall?

For this task you can use a orbital sander and 8 grit sandpaper. You can finish off the sanding with 2 20 grid sand paper. Once you have combined the boards into one and smooth them out your next task will be to secure the dartboard backboard onto the wall. For this we will use the French cleat system to secure the backboard on the wall.

Can you put a dartboard on insulation?

If it’s too thin the dart will pierce the insulation and damage your wall defeating the whole purpose. 1 inch insulation is thick enough because most dart tips are a little under 1 inch and they won’t go all the way through. Once you have your insulation you just lay your dartboard over it and draw around the dartboard with a marker.

What size do pallet boards come in?

In this case, the pallet boards were standard sizes (both 1×6″ and 1×4″ boards). 4 large boards from the pallet made a perfect length across and the small boards were a perfect width. Because of how the board looked, I decided to make the cabinet 22″ by 25″, with the doors 28″ with an angle curve.