What's the heaviest part of a pool table?

The slate is the heaviest part of the pool table, and it's essential to handle it with care. First, remove any screws that hold the pieces of slate in place. Then, use a power drill to remove the slate from the table frame.

What makes a pool table 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 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.

How heavy is the heaviest 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!

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 Heavy Is A Pool Table?

Can you move a slate 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 put a heavy pool table on a floating floor?

Pool tables under 500 pounds should be fine over a properly installed laminate floor. With a floating floor, it is important to stagger joints and properly place transition moldings. If the room is larger than 30′ in any direction, the flooring will need a transition piece to maintain flooring stability.

Do all the balls in a pool table weigh the same?

All standard pool balls have a diameter of 2 1/4″ and weigh roughly 6 ounces. Most cue balls are the exact same. They have been the same weight and size for a long time. If they are different, then they probably have a diameter of 2 3/8″ and weight only a little more than 6 ounces.

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.

What is the thickest slate on a pool table?

The simple fact is, smooth flat sheets of slate are ideal surfaces for billiards and other cue sports. 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.

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.

Does sitting on a pool table damage it?

It may not seem like a big problem at first, but sitting on the table can cause long term damage. Everyone in your home should value your investment and treat your table with care. If you can't trust your dog or cat around your pool table, it is best to keep them away.

How much does a 4x8 slate pool table weigh?

A typical in-home 4' x 8' birch pool table with 5-inch hardwood rails, rubber bumper cushions, drop pockets, and a 3-piece, 1" slate bed, for example, would weigh around 700 pounds. The average weight of an 8-foot table is between 700 and 1,000 pounds, with newly made tables being lighter on average.

What is the best surface to put a pool table on?

An outdoor pool table can be set on any surface. However, we recommend pavers, a concrete slab or deck for best results.

Should you put a rug under your pool table?

It's recommended that you put an area rug under the table that is big enough for all four legs to be on the rug to keep the table from sliding. Tile is a strong option for the floor but you're taking a chance on chipping or breakage when balls come off the table- both to the floor and possibly the balls.

Is it bad to lean on a pool table?

Do not sit, lean on or lift the pool table – this could place the table out of level or result in the misalignment of the table's slate.

Can you lean over the table in pool?

Unless a shot absolutely requires it, never sit on the edge of the table. The pool table has been meticulously leveled, ensuring that the ball travels the path you send it on, and excessive leaning on the rail will undo that work over time. In extreme cases, the slate seam can even crack!

Can two people move a slate pool table?

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.

Why are pool tables so hard to move?

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.

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.

What holds the slate on a pool table?

Most quality tables have the slate framed as well, with a wood backing glued to the underside of the slate. The felt cloth that is stretched over the slate is stapled or tacked to the frame. Without the frame, the cloth would have to glued directly to the underside of the slate.

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 pool table slate be transported flat?

Even something very small can cause the slates to crack during transport. Each piece must remain completely flat. Lift each off with one person on each side of the slate piece.