What is best 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.

How big should a dart board backer 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 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.

How far back do you throw darts?

The throwing distance in the game of darts is regulated at 7′ 9.25” | 2.37 m from the oche to the front face of the dartboard. Dartboards must be hung on the wall with the center of the bullseye at 5’8” | 1.73 m from the floor—a height established based on the eye-level of a six foot man.

What type of dartboard do professionals use?

Professional dart players almost exclusively use bristle dart boards such as the Barrington Collection Bristle Dart Board or the Winmau Blade 5. These meet tournament regulations, allowing them to practice in the right conditions.

Are bristle dartboards good?

Bristle dartboards hark back to a time of casual playing in a pub. Usually used for tournaments, these boards are best suited for those serious about darts. Contrary to their name, bristle boards are actually made of sisal or hemp. The sisal fixes itself after a dark hits it, making it a great material for dartboards.

What do you put behind a dart board to protect walls?

A dart surround is a foam border that is cut precisely to fit around a dartboard. This offers immediate protection to your wall from any stray darts that misses the board.

Will darts go through cork board?

There is no better protective backer for a dart board than cork. These heavy density backer sheets are designed to allow stray darts to stick into the half inch cork without bouncing away–potentially causing damage to the dart or injury to spectators.

Should you soak a dart board?

Do Not Soak the Dartboard No liquids should ever come into contact with the surface of a bristle dartboard, as this could damage the board and decrease its lifespan.