Protecting your walls when playing darts doesn’t have to be mission impossible. With some proper planning ahead of time, and some creative thinking, you will have both your walls and darts intact. Softness: The material has to be soft to hold the miss-thrown dart. If it’s a hard surface, the dart will bounce off and hit other items around the dartboard.

Dartboard cabinets are the perfect way to protect your walls from darts. They come in various sizes and styles to fit any décor, and they keep your darts safe and out of the way when you’re not using them.

Lastly, I will recommend this if you are in a pinch. Maybe you have a youngster over, and the darts are going low. Hanging a towel under the board can deflect any unwanted misses. Once again you can double up if needed. Same goes for the floor. If you have a concrete or tiled floor, they will most likely damage your dart tips so, it is recommended to have a suitable mat in place. If you are playing outside, you might consider hanging your dartboard on a fence. Depending on the fence, there could be different concerns as you can damage the fence, and you can damage the darts as well. Additionally, proper positioning of the dartboard that is taking into account for the possible places the darts can fly off to.

For beginners, it will probably be not enough, but for anyone who has been practicing for a while, this is a great and professional looking way to protect your wall. DIY Ways to Protect Your Wall When Playing Darts Plywood – A piece of 1m x 1m plywood or OSB sheet can be screwed into the wall and decorated to be a permanent fixture which you can then mount a dartboard onto. The best solution here is to get a 2m x 2m sheet of plywood that you can just lean on the wall behind the dartboard and then store away when not in use. Though the dartboard cabinet can’t protect the whole wall, still it’s an aesthetically pleasing way to get a professional look while protecting the wall around the dartboard. Dartboard cabinets are available in various sizes where the bigger the size, the more coverage of the wall.Another type of dart damage is impact indentations. While not as obviously destructive as actual holes from the tips of darts piercing the wall, impact indentations have a cumulative effect that can be just as devastating. The indentations can become so severe that the structural integrity of the wall behind and around the dartboard can become compromised. You can find cheap rugs and runners locally either brand new or at rummage sales. You can also buy cast-offs or scraps from carpet stores, if you don’t mind a little straggly appearance. You might be reading this thinking that I either have too much space or am too committed to darts to be suggesting everyone gets an oche for their home darts set up! This protector not only safeguards your walls but also enhances the appearance of your dart setup. You can customize the design by adding your choice of materials, patterns, or graphics to match your decor. It’s a practical and creative way to enjoy your dart game without worrying about wall damage. Well, if you have the space (and budget), an oche is going to be an addition that few casual players have in their home darts setup and is definitely something to consider for the hardcore enthusiast. A custom-built oche is usually a wooden platform that’s been carpeted.