STEP-1: Very first and foremost people should disassemble the table. Here we show some steps to do this properly. So people can refelt manually a valley pool table by following some necessary steps. If the felt is not done correctly, it will ruin the perfect mood of the play. The felt is a very important issue to play comfortably. Sometimes it can be recovered for playing better smooth. A standard, high quality pool table lasts at least 15 to 20 years with proper maintenance. It is a great way to enjoy yourself with family members by playing pool. Please note that if you use a shorter cue you will be able to use a smaller space.There are lots of houses that contain a valley pool table. Here is a basic reference, but a lot depends on how much space you are willing to sacrifice and which size cues you’re using. Given that the standard pool cue used is 58” long, you should have close to 5 feet of space on all sides. Now that the size of your table has been determined, it’s time to figure out the minimum room dimensions needed. A good rule of thumb is to have at least 4’-5’ space between your pool table and walls.ħ’ Foot Pool Table – 38”x76” playing area (7’x3.5’ Table Size)Ĩ’ Foot Pool Table – 88”x44” playing area (8’x4’ Table Size)ĩ’ Foot Pool Table – 50”x100” playing (9’x4.5’ Table Size) A 9’ regulation size pool table is going to require more room size than a bar size 7’. When figuring out how much space you need for your pool table, begin with measuring the inside playing surface. If the felt is glued on, the felt may not stretch back out right and will need to be replaced. Pool table felt can often times be reused unless it has been glued on instead of stapled on. A sign they are usual dead is if they make a thud sound on contact. The ball should make 3-4 contacts with a cushion before coming to a stop. Test the cushions by rolling the ball into the rail. Among the three, it’s most important to check the rubber cushions. If searching for a used pool tables, some other things to consider are pool table pockets, rubber cushions and pool table cloth (also referred to as felt). If you see the pool table vibrate, this is usually an indication that the pool table has a poor design. Before making a purchase on a pool table, you can perform a simple test by bumping the pool table and watching for it to move or quiver. Another feature to look at is the reinforced wood leg mounting structure. One noticeable difference is the solid wood brackets used and hardwood-cross beams for the slate bed. A high quality pool table will have noticeable differences. Now that you’ve gone over the materials used, next is to look at the overall construction of the pool table. Pool tables with polyurethane finishes will cloud up over time. It is best to find a pool table with a polished varnish or hand rubbed oil finish. Next to look at, is the finish of the pool table. Pool tables with slate less than 1” will be less stable. Professional pool tables will have 1” or thicker slate. Another element to inspect is the slate thickness. It is usually best to look for a pool table with a solid hardwood frame (no laminates, processed particle boards and other artificial materials). Preferably, it is best look at the construction of pool table and the materials that are used. If not, there are other things you can look at before purchasing a pool table. If there’s a brand you have in mind, you can always start there. One thing you should never do is vacuum your pool table felt! Vacuuming can make the felt come loose or make the felt fuzzy.Īfter finding out your room size and which sized table would fit, next is to choose what type of table you’d want. It’s ok to keep the wood frame polished but suggested that no sprays are used, as overspray can get on the cloth. Table should be brushed periodically and brushed only in one direction. It’s suggested to keep the table covered with a thick plastic, leather or naugahyde cover when not in use. Pool tables don’t require too much maintenance. Overtime, you may notice white dots on the playing surface of your pool table felt. Higher grade balls have a higher resistance to friction and won’t burn your felt. These higher grade pool balls are made of phenolic resin rather than cheaper acrylic balls. What’s so special about Aramith and Brunswick pool balls? This should be taken into consideration when moving it upstairs, as the floor support may cause a flex and create the level of the table to change. Moving a table in one piece can cause permanent and severe damage to the frame, legs and rails.ĭepending on the size, type of wood and thickness of the slate, a pool table can weigh anywhere from 600 to 1200 pounds. All other pool tables must be dissembled and moved correction without damaging the frame or slate pieces. Any other pool tables, it can damage the pool table. Only if you have a coin operated one piece slate table.