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- Although carrom boards can be stored flat or vertically on their side, it is preferable to store the board flat (e.g. on the floor under the bed) to minimise the risk of warping.
- Avoid leaning your board against a heated radiator, as it can cause damage to the polished surface and even result in warping of the plywood.
- Use a soft dry cloth to clean the surface prior to each game session. Keep the surface well powdered in order to avoid damage to board surface due to abrasion.
- Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures (hot or cold) and moisture or dampness.
- Once in a while, after wiping off all the residual powder, spray the board’s surface with furniture polish such as Pledge, and wipe clean with a soft dry cloth.
- Keep the surface of strikers and carrom men free from grease and dust.
I recently used a boric acid powder bought in Brick Lane UK and brought it back to Australia. Now the powder just slows down the play. I have a King board and keep it in impeccable shape (also shipped from UK to Aus!). What am I doing wrong with the powder? Is it because I took it on a flight from UK to Aus?
I know I can easily get boric acid here in Aus, it was more for the nostalgia of a Brick Lane purchase because that is where I was brought up!
Is the carrom powder damp or lumpy? If yes, it might be an idea to store it in a dry and warm place to dry it out.
Never use talcum powder or fine powder. It should be granular with extremely small particles. Best to buy carrom powder available in certain stores.
Hi. Can you get Mr Sheen furniture polish in Australia? 3 coats of that and you don’t need any powder at all.
“Mothers” spray wax is widely recommended for re-waxing crokinole boards after several months of play. Is it necessary to wax Carrom boards? I occasionally wax my cheap set and it works ok, but I wouldn’t want to damage an expensive board once i buy one
I’d be interested in anyone’s opinion on re-varnishing a board I recently got from Islamabad. I tried a bit of pledge on it but it immediately started to run the colours in the markings. I’d guess if there is any varnish top coat it is water based and very thin.
My carrom board is bent, what to do?
Set some weights on each raised end, but not much. Less weight, more time. It shoud straighten out eventually.
How do i remove pen marks on the board ? without damaging the polish surface
I sprayed my English birch Carrom with little water and then wiped it off immediately..
Now it is rough and imbalanced, probably wrapped..
How to fix?
Hi all,
I would like to purchase synco 20mm English birch ply carrom board in UK but cannot find it online. Also I am not sure how durable and long lasting will the board stay here in Uk due to the cold climatic conditions compared to the conditions in my home country (India).
Kindly suggest me 2 things
1. Where can I get synco carrom board
2. Carrom board Maintenance tips specifically for cold conditions in UK