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.
Best flooring to support a slate pool table.
Doing the math on this equals about 200 pounds per leg assuming a 4 leg pool table.
Hi cheri i m not familiar with the term psf but i can estimate the weight of an average 8ft pool table at 800 pounds.
It provides a broad flat surface for the slate to rest allows the shims to be distributed for leveling and also a stable source to screw the slate to.
First the slate must be flat level and in its permanent position.
What and where do i buy the material to fill and smooth out the space between the pieces of slate.
If you want to know what the best leveling shims to use for installing a pool table on hardwood floors.
Most slate supports are made of poplar and are 3 wide and 1 1 2 thick.
Wax doesn t adhere to cold slate very well.
So you can ask your builder if your floor can support this kind of weight.
Hardwood flooring is a better solution for pool tables but you re not completely off the hook.
Fluctuations in temperature and humidity can cause your flooring to shrink and expand slightly.
The higher the ac rating the more durable it will be.
There is a tiny space between the slates that fits together.
I have them available in four different thicknesses.
Any slate or table movement from this point on may break the waxed seam that you have worked so hard seal.
Linoleum stays in place and will keep your pool table level.
This can be enough to throw off the alignment of your table.
Second make sure the slate is at least room temperature or warmer.
I moved my pool table to new house and put the slate back on the table.
What is the proper product and the simple technique before i hire somebody to put new felt on the table.
A thicker flooring with a higher ac rating will be your best bet when choosing a laminate for a pool table.
The slate support acts as the buffer between the cabinet and the slate itself.
Linoleum is another excellent flooring option for underneath your pool table.
The thicker the floor the more sturdy the laminate flooring.
The durability of linoleum makes it easy to clean and long lasting.
On 29 mar 2006 20 06 57 0800 joewihit email protected wrote.
On hardwood or tile an area rug can both protect your flooring from stray balls as well as prevent any small possibility of your table sliding under heavy pressure.
Pool table falling through the floor.
Keep in mind that the pool table weight is about 750 lbs includes wooden box frame and 1 inch.
If balls ever get knocked off the table they will not do too much damage to the floor.