Is it OK to 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.

Can you move a slate table without taking it apart?

The slate is the heaviest individual part of the table. Pieces of slate can weigh as much as 450 pounds or heavier, so don't attempt to lift the slate on your own. Instead, get at least a couple of other people to help provide muscle power if you're not working with professional movers.

Can you move a pool table without professionals?

You should still consult a professional pool table mover before moving your table yourself. Even tables in these situations can be damaged if they are improperly supported. These things listed will only cause major headaches and cost a small fortune to fix.

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.

How much does a 7ft pool table weigh?

7-Foot Table – 275 Pounds. 8-Foot Table – 320 Pounds. 9-Foot Table – 450 Pounds.

Move a 1,000 lb pool table by yourself - NO DISASSEMBLY NEEDED! | I Can Do That DIY

Is it easy 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.

How heavy is a slate pool table?

One-piece slates weigh approximately 450 pounds. They are difficult to maneuver when refelting your pool table. They are more difficult to move through hallways, narrow doorways, and corners.

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.

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 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.

Can you move pool table in pickup?

Load the pool table frame into the truck, then secure with straps for it's journey. Wrap rails with moving blankets or towels to prevent scratches, then load in truck. Don't forget to load pockets, hardware and felt.

Can you 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.

Can I tip a pool table on its side?

You DO NOT want to tip a pool table on its side to fit it through doorways, as this can damage the table. So, if the pool table cannot be moved using dollies and sliders, it must be disassembled and taken apart.

Is slate still used in pool tables?

All professional pool and snooker tournament tables around the world use slate beds, as the ball roll is considered to be perfectly true.

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 heavy is a slate pool table in KG?

How Heavy Is a Pub Style Slate Pool Table? Without a coin mechanism, an English pub style pool table usually weighs around 230 kilograms.

Does a slate pool table crack easily?

Slate is a very hard material and can easily break if not properly supported. Filling the cracks will help keep the pool table stable and looking new for years to come.

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.

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.

Is it difficult to move pool equipment?

It's not cheap, or easy to move pool a pump, filter and heater to a new location. A pool company would probably charge $3,000-$6,000 for most moves, depending on how complicated your system is and how far it's being moved.

How do you transport a slate pool table?

Strap down the slate when transporting it to ensure it doesn't get damaged from a speed bump. Also be sure to cover it and stack the pieces carefully on top of each other. When stacking slate, it's a good idea to have a piece of wood buffering the slabs from touching.

What tools do I need to disassemble pool table?