Can a slate pool table be moved without taking it apart?

Before you move your pool table, it's strongly recommended to take it apart. Pool tables are not designed to be moved in one piece. You will need to disassemble the legs, felt, rails and slate and then reassemble them in your pool table's new location.

Can you move a slate bed pool table?

You can move a pool table a short distance without taking it apart as long with the help of several people and furniture sliders, but it could cause damage to the table and require the bumpers to be realigned, and the slate re-leveled. We recommend hiring professionals.

How heavy is 1 inch slate pool table?

One-piece slates weigh approximately 450 pounds. They are difficult to maneuver when refelting your pool table.

What is the cost to move a single slate pool table?

Highlights. Moving a pool table costs about $550 on average. Expect to pay this on top of other moving costs if you're moving your entire home. The main factors affecting the cost include size, distance to be moved, and location.

How much does a 7 foot slate pool table weigh?

The average pool table weights for slate bed pool tables are: 6-Foot Table – 500 Pounds. 7-Foot Table – 700 Pounds. 8-Foot Table – 1,000 Pounds.

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How long does a slate pool table last?

Pros of Slate Pool Tables

The table lasts a lifetime or longer. The slate will not warp or dry out. Slate provides a superior quality material than wood. Slate provides a higher quality playing surface.

What's the heaviest part of a pool table?

The heaviest part of your pool table is the slate. Our tables feature 3 pieces of slate fitted to ensure perfect play, and these pieces weigh in between 150-250 pounds each.

How much does a 4x8 slate pool table weigh?

The average weight of a standard-size pool table (8 ft.) can weigh anywhere from 320-1000 lbs (145-545 kg). The standard slate bed pool tables will weigh closer to 1000lbs and the standard wood bed pool tables will weigh around 320lbs.

Is a one piece slate pool table better than a three piece?

Effectively, the one piece slate table doesn't have any seams while the three piece slate table has two seams. When leveled properly by a professional installer, the more common 3 piece slate tables are better than their one piece counterparts.

Is pool table slate fragile?

As stated earlier, the slate bed of a pool table is an incredibly delicate thing when subjected to force in the wrong place. For playability reasons though, competition grade pool tables tend to support their slate beds a lot more uniformly, consistently and in more places.

How much does it cost to Refelt a pool table?

It costs $300 on average to refelt a pool table, with a typical price range of $250 to $300. You may pay as little as $150 or as much as $500. Pool tables come in three sizes, and size affects the price. The cost of pool table refelting is fairly evenly split between materials and labor.

How hard is it to break a slate pool table?

Table slate is amazingly tough stuff, especially with the cloth covering, which helps distribute and dampen the force some. Jump shots, massé shots, and tapping down (even hard) will not cause damage to the slate, assuming there isn't a big hole in the cloth at the spot of impact.

How disassemble and move slate pool table?

Can you put a slate pool table on a second floor?

Absolutely. Assuming your room is up to building code standards of course.

How important is slate in a pool table?

It is ideal for pool tables because it naturally splits into wide, level pieces, and can be easily ground and polished into a perfectly flat surface. While heavier and more expensive than wood, slate ensures that the play surface remans smooth and level.

Can you move a pool table without disassembling?

Before you move your pool table, it's strongly recommended to take it apart. Pool tables are not designed to be moved in one piece. You will need to disassemble the legs, felt, rails and slate and then reassemble them in your pool table's new location.

What is a good thickness for slate on a pool table?

Pool table slate varies by a thickness ranging from two to three centimetres. However, according to the Billiards Congress of America, one-inch slate (2.5 centimetres) is the most accurate. That's why most tournaments require tables with at least 2.5cm slate to be used.

How long does it take to disassemble a pool table?

Excluding travel time, we average about 3 hours total to disassemble and reassemble most pool tables. Add about an hour for refelting.

What is the most popular pool table size?

The most popular standard size home pool table is a regulation 8-foot table, followed by the 9-foot regulation pool table.

What size pool table do professionals use?

A professional pool table is another name used for a regulation billiards table. So, a professional table is a 9-foot table with a length twice its width and with pockets equally distanced from one another.

What is the most common pool table size in a bar?

The most common sized regulation tables are as follows: Bar Size 7ft - (Playfield: 39" X 78") commonly called (Bar Size) as this is common to most coin-operated tables played in pubs and bars. Standard 8ft - (Playfield: 44" X 88") This is the most common size sold in the USA for homes and private residences.

Do pool tables hold their value?

Pool tables tend to hold their value so a used table is often nearly as expensive as a new table but does not have the same guarantees as new. A pool table is often damaged when moved making a used table more likely to have an uneven playing surface or other structural issues.

Will a pool table last in a garage?

If you have a heated garage or want to heat your garage with a space heater through the winter months, you could keep a pool table in the garage indefinitely.

How do you remove a slate pool table?

If you have an old pool table you need to get rid of, call 1-800-GOT-JUNK? instead of trying to take care of it on your own. We'll make it easy to get any unwanted junk (big or small) out of your way for good.