Cement floor covering help

"Q" Protectors · Nov 10, 2015

I just recently moved and I'm setting up my pool room in my pole barn. I'm looking for a good, inexpensive way to protect the occasional ball coming off the table and bouncing on the cement. It's a pole barn so I'm not looking to get fancy since it will still function as my large garage. Just want to section off a space for a table and have some protection surrounding the table.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Thanks!

j_zippel · Nov 10, 2015

"Q" Protectors said:
I just recently moved and I'm setting up my pool room in my pole barn. I'm looking for a good, inexpensive way to protect the occasional ball coming off the table and bouncing on the cement. It's a pole barn so I'm not looking to get fancy since it will still function as my large garage. Just want to section off a space for a table and have some protection surrounding the table.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Thanks!

Couple ways i'd recommend:

Square linoleum or vinyl stick on tiles. You could Border the outside of the table?

What i'm a fan of is cork flooring, very nice to walk on and great for the back if you play long sessions. You can get it in squares or by the roll.

flyrv9 · Nov 10, 2015

Look for some used or inexpensive carpet you can put down.

j_zippel · Nov 10, 2015

flyrv9 said:
Look for some used or inexpensive carpet you can put down.

I agree, and probably the cheapest and easiest

RandyinHawaii · Nov 10, 2015

I used carpet on my the cement floor in my garage and it works great.

croscoe · Nov 10, 2015

Walmart, Sams, ...gray interlock squares work great in my cellar not under the table feet.. Easy on the feet play for hours.

FairladyZ · Nov 10, 2015

Thats one drawback of the ceramic tile floor in my pool room. While the stuff is indestructible, if a ball comes off the table, it bounces like a superball!! It doesn't harm anything, but you're usually having to chase them down. I would heed the carpet recommendation. I considered oriental throws strategically placed in my room to avoid the same issue.

DallasHopps · Nov 10, 2015

Carpet stores usually have deals on remnants, and you might be able to score decent used carpet from one of their installers.

carolina_8ball · Nov 10, 2015

The interlocking square rubber tiles used for home gym floors work well

lost · Nov 10, 2015

These threads always make me think of Jeff Foxworthy...sorry couldn't help myself

Sloppy Pockets · Nov 10, 2015

j_zippel said:
Square linoleum or vinyl stick on tiles. You could Border the outside of the table?

I used heavy duty floating vinyl floor panels (1'x3') that join at the edges, but they were not inexpensive. Paid over $600 for a 14' x 22' room. Just using a border around the table will only protect the balls on the first bounce, after that they will hit the cement for sure. I've had balls bounce all the way out into the adjacent room (which is just bare cement), and I don't jump balls or even hit them that hard.

I like the cork flooring idea best, and I might do that if I ever build another home room (highly unlikely). The vinyl over cement gets to my back after an hour or so. Back pain is the single biggest thing that prevents me from practicing long enough to continue to improve.

ribdoner · Nov 10, 2015

+++cork+++

sammylane12 · Nov 11, 2015

Vinyl plank flooring is just what you need.

ceebee · Nov 12, 2015

Carpet Squares

here is my reply for that problem. I was worried about breaking a tile

bdorman · Nov 12, 2015

Unless your pole barn is climate-controlled like the inside of a house, I'd avoid carpet. Cement/concrete absorbs moisture like a sponge and you'll eventually have mold and mildew; that doesn't bother some people, but to others it's almost deadly.

Regardless of what you choose your first step should be to seal the floor with epoxy paint. I'd choose LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) because it's comfortable to walk on for extended periods and nearly indestructible.

Ccarroll · Nov 12, 2015

I used indoor/outdoor hybrid carpet without padding. It works great. That kind of carpet is made with moisture barrier properties. I covered an 15x19 space for roughly $ 170
Also taped it down with double sided carpet tape.

bsmutz · Nov 12, 2015

"Q" Protectors said:
I just recently moved and I'm setting up my pool room in my pole barn. I'm looking for a good, inexpensive way to protect the occasional ball coming off the table and bouncing on the cement. It's a pole barn so I'm not looking to get fancy since it will still function as my large garage. Just want to section off a space for a table and have some protection surrounding the table.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Thanks!

Bottom line, the easiest and least expensive solution is... WATER! I estimate just a couple of inches to be all that's needed. :thumbup:

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