How difficult is it to move a pool table?

Not only is a pool table one of the heaviest items a person can own, but it also requires a long and tedious disassembly process when moving. Pool tables can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. Their bulkiness and weight make them a particularly difficult item to move.

Can I move a pool table 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.

Why is it so expensive to move a pool table?

Why is it so expensive to move a pool table? Pool tables are exceptionally heavy objects; some weigh as much as 2,500 pounds. As a result, it takes multiple movers to move them, and because of their size, it's difficult to get them upstairs or around tight corners.

How heavy is average pool table?

Most residential pool tables are between eight feet and nine feet long. The lightest regulation tables used at home start around 1,100 pounds and go up to the ultimate 12-foot table that can weigh 2,500 pounds or more!

Why do you need a professional to move a pool table?

Professionals have insurance

Moving a pool table by yourself, thanks to its weight and bulkiness, can be dangerous. If you or your friends suffer injuries, or if you damage property along the way (e.g. Bump into a wall, drop the table on the floor), you will have to pay out of pocket to make things right.

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How heavy is the slate on a pool table?

If you're asking me, a billiard mechanic with 24 years of experience moving all types of pool tables, I'll tell you it is a pain in the behind to struggle with a one-piece slate. One-piece slates weigh approximately 450 pounds. They are difficult to maneuver when refelting your pool table.

Why are pool tables so heavy?

Slate is very heavy, fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock. Billiard table manufacturers use slate because of its flatness and sheer weight. Slate adds hundreds of pounds of weight to a pool table, which adds stability and allows for precise billiards play.

How long does it take to move a pool table?

How long does it take to move and/or refelt 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 tools do you need to move a pool table?

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.

Can a pool table fit through a door?

7ft x 4ft pool tables are the biggest seller and it is worth noting how they arrive at your premises. First of all they arrive in 3 sections, the body of the table, the one piece slate pre-covered with cloth, and the legs. This means tables will fit through any standard size door edge on.

Can a pool table be picked up and moved?

Pool tables don't usually get moved in one piece. Luckily, they are designed to be dismantled so that they can be transported safely and without damage.

Can you move a pool table without Refelting it?

A pool table should only be refelt by a professional if it is in terrible condition, has major damage, or the edges of the table are severely worn. Otherwise, you can safely move a pool table using basic tools and techniques. Make sure to use protective gear including gloves and eye protection when moving a pool table.

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.

Is it OK to stand on a slate pool table?

The key part to understanding why a pool table shouldn't be stood upon is its slate. The slate is a piece of flat stone that is often milled to precision, then covered in a cloth for pool. The slate is very fragile, and most importantly a very brittle material that doesn't offer much in the way of structural support.

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.

Is it worth having a pool table at home?

Pool Tables are a Great Investment

A bespoke pool table is worth every penny and can be a family heirloom that can be passed down to the next generations. Of course, your pool table requires your help. With a little bit of care and maintenance, your pool table can last for years to come.

How do professionals rack a pool table?

Using the triangle rack, place the one ball over the market on the pool table. Place one solid ball and one striped ball in the other two corners of the triangle. The rest of the balls, except the eight ball, are placed randomly. The eight ball should be placed in the middle of the third row.

Are slate pool tables worth the money?

If you are a serious pool player practicing for a tournament, or a pub player who wants the same performance that you get in the bar, then a slate bed table will provide the game performance you're looking for. As slate bed tables are real sports equipment, the components will be of the highest quality.

How can you tell if a pool table is 3 slate?

Look underneath your table in the area where you were pointing. If you see a gap or a seam, then it is a 3-piece slate pool table. If you don't see a gap or a seam, then you may have a 1 piece slate pool table.

Are slate pool tables worth it?

Slate provides a superior quality material than wood. Slate provides a higher quality playing surface. Slate pool tables retain their value, and some even increase in value over time. Most people prefer to play on slate pool tables.