Three holes in the plaster, a ripped piece of wallpaper, a bent dart tip… Even the best players miss the target. And after a few months of regular games, the bill is steep: weakened plaster, paint to redo, security deposit at risk, and blunted dart tips.
Wall protection is not an optional accessory; it's a must-have. But you still need to choose the right one.
Why conventional solutions are not enough
Foam surrounds, cork boards, DIY plywood, dart cabinets… You've probably seen these options before. They all have the same flaw: they force you to choose between protection, aesthetics, and durability.
Foam wears out in a few weeks and only protects 12 cm around the target. Cork crumbles and yellows. Plywood looks like a "garage." The cabinet doesn't cover the top or bottom of the wall. And in all cases, the materials are rarely noble: MDF, particleboard, imported synthetic foam.
However, there is a solution that ticks all the boxes: the solid wood wall mount.
Solid wood: the best protection for your wall
Wood is the ideal material for a dartboard surround, for several reasons:
- Darts stick in the wood instead of bouncing off, protecting your walls and dart tips
- Solid wood absorbs vibrations: the game becomes silent, no more echoing impacts in the apartment
- It lasts for decades without deteriorating, whereas foam or cork wear out in a few months
- It's a decorative item in its own right, not an accessory you try to hide
It is precisely this conviction that guided us in choosing our dartboard surrounds.
Our Stella Hevea surrounds: Made in France wall protection
At Wooderna, we offer Stella dartboard surrounds made from laminated solid Hevea wood in Northern France, with the same expertise as the famous Stella foosball tables. Exceptional 50-year warranty.
Two sizes, depending on your space and use:
Stella Hevea Square Pack The essential, compact format | €175
Ideal for a first setup, a living room, an office, or a bedroom.
- Solid Hevea wood surround (73.5 x 54 cm), pre-catalyzed varnish finish
- 10 kg of solid wood: wall stability and total vibration absorption
- Complete ready-to-play pack: high-density traditional dartboard + 6 Harrows 18g steel tip darts
- Quick installation, turnkey kit
The Square format fits everywhere without cluttering the room. The pre-catalyzed varnish protects the wood and gives it a warm and elegant finish. With 10 kg of mass, every impact is absorbed silently.
→ Discover the Stella Hevea Square Pack
Stella Hevea Large Format Pack Maximum protection | €350
For demanding players, families, and dedicated spaces.
- Large format solid Hevea wood surround (110 x 70 cm) with brushed aluminum edge banding
- 14.5 kg: imperial stability, zero vibration
- Harrows Pro Matchplay high-density sisal dartboard (instant self-healing after each impact)
- 6 precision Harrows Pro Brass Light darts
- Integrated aluminum shelf for smartphone/tablet (score tracking)
- Dedicated storage for your darts
With a width of 110 cm, even the most wayward throws stay within the wood. The combination of natural Hevea and brushed aluminum gives it a high-end contemporary design, directly inspired by the sides of Stella foosball tables. An intergenerational investment.
→ Discover the Stella Hevea Large Format Pack
Which pack to choose?
| Square Pack | Large Format Pack | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 73.5 x 54 cm | 110 x 70 cm | |
| Weight | 10 kg | 14.5 kg | |
| Materials | Solid Hevea, pre-catalyzed varnish | Solid Hevea + brushed aluminum | |
| Dartboard | High-density traditional | Harrows Pro Matchplay sisal | |
| Darts | 6x Harrows 18g steel | 6x Harrows Pro Brass Light | |
| Smartphone shelf | No | Yes (aluminum) | |
| Dart storage | No | Yes | |
| Warranty | 50 years | 50 years
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| Manufacture | France | France | |
| Price | €175 | €350 |
In summary: the Square is perfect for beginners or for a compact space. The Large Format is the ultimate solution if you want maximum protection with all integrated accessories.
How to install your Stella surround
Installation is quick and easy:
- Height: fix the surround so that the center of the dartboard is 1.73 m from the floor (official standard)
- Throwing distance: mark your line 2.37 m from the wall (steel tip darts)
- Fixing: Stella surrounds come with the complete fixing kit. Use wall plugs suitable for your wall (plasterboard, concrete, brick)
- Floor protection: place a small mat in front of the playing area for dropped darts
- Lighting: lighting above the dartboard improves accuracy and creates ambiance. Avoid shadows
In summary
Protecting your wall when playing darts is not a luxury; it's a necessity. And rather than stacking temporary solutions—foam that wears out, cork that crumbles, plywood that looks like a DIY project—it's better to invest once in a solid wood surround that protects, absorbs noise, beautifies your interior, and lasts 50 years.
Ready to transform your wall into a play area?
→ Stella Square Pack €175 → Stella Large Format Pack €350
Wooderna, specialist in wooden games and objects from Tourcoing, Northern France. Durable products, noble materials, authentic craftsmanship. Discover our catalog.
