My neighbor just put in carpet from Lowe's and it turned out really nice. As it turned out Lowe's had a really good price for the carpet but they had someone else install it for less money. Just food for thought if you go the carpet route but you may want to price out the job so to speak. He has a nice pool table in the room and the carpet does keep the noise down. I have tile in my basment which has chipped through the years just from general use. I would not use tile again.
floor suggestions?
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In my basement, I went with a pergo laminate that had a built in padding attached to the back. The floor looks great, but it does have some things to consider, such as:
- Do you want a rug under the table? I put a rug under the table and it looks great, but if cost is an issue, you might just want to go with carpeting.
- Do you have dogs that like to go in the basement? If so, my dogs tend to slide around a bit on the laminate.
- The laminate I went with can be a little slick, so if you like to play without shoes carpeting would be the way to go.
- If you are installing trim pieces, either around doors or the last stair, the system and trim I used needed to have the track nailed down to the cement. Installing over a wood subfloor is easier than over cement.
- As mentioned in previous posts, definately install the moisture barrier.
- If the basement is a little musty or if you have allergies, carpeting may not be a good choice.
For what it's worth, I live in Chicago and have not experienced any problems with having the table (8 footer) on the laminate. If anyone is interested, I'll post pics later...
Good luck! Would love to see pics when its done!
In my basement, I went with a pergo laminate that had a built in padding attached to the back. The floor looks great, but it does have some things to consider, such as:
- Do you want a rug under the table? I put a rug under the table and it looks great, but if cost is an issue, you might just want to go with carpeting.
- Do you have dogs that like to go in the basement? If so, my dogs tend to slide around a bit on the laminate.
- The laminate I went with can be a little slick, so if you like to play without shoes carpeting would be the way to go.
- If you are installing trim pieces, either around doors or the last stair, the system and trim I used needed to have the track nailed down to the cement. Installing over a wood subfloor is easier than over cement.
- As mentioned in previous posts, definately install the moisture barrier.
- If the basement is a little musty or if you have allergies, carpeting may not be a good choice.
For what it's worth, I live in Chicago and have not experienced any problems with having the table (8 footer) on the laminate. If anyone is interested, I'll post pics later...
Good luck! Would love to see pics when its done!
davidwoj said:
This was pretty much the same thing I was going to say. Although, I have an alternate idea, an idea that I have had in my mind for my first house's pool room. Since I am a no-shoes-in-the-house kinda guy, I will want carpet in my pool room, but I'd prefer my table on a hard surface in order to create a more precise balance and keep the table level. Therefore, I have every intention of carpeting my pool room, but putting some sort of hard flooring (hardwood, tile, laminate, etc) in the 4 1/2 x 9 area under the table. You can get those brass colored carpet borders to transition from carpet to hard flooring (I'm sure you've seen them as a lot of people have these in their doorways or entrances in their homes).
It is my opinion that this provides the best of both worlds. I've played on home tables with hardwood (too slippery for socks, no fun chasing balls that come off the table) and I've played with tables on carpet (very difficult to get it level and keep it there) and I guess my option provides a way to escape both of these short comings.
do not get tile.. i install floors and tile is not good for a pool table to go on.. you will chip it if the ball flys off the table.. but the biggest reason is if it isnt installed level then you can never get your table to play right.. i would reccomend carpet or wood or some other type of floor
Floor options...
Anywhere besides the dry southwest portion of the country will benefit from using a product called Drifloor directly on the concrete. It comes in a 2'x2' square that creates an air space between the bottom of the floor and the top layer. It can be used under any finished flooring surface that you want to use. You won't ever get the cold temperature coming from the concrete through the floor to your feet. Carpet, tile, laminate or hardwood can be used with the drifloor squares. Last time I looked, Home Depot and Loews were selling it for around $6.99 for a 2'x2' piece. Definately adds to the cost of the floor, but well worth the comfort to your feet! Once I get the rest of the work done on my house, I will be installing it under my flooring where my table will get installed.
Anywhere besides the dry southwest portion of the country will benefit from using a product called Drifloor directly on the concrete. It comes in a 2'x2' square that creates an air space between the bottom of the floor and the top layer. It can be used under any finished flooring surface that you want to use. You won't ever get the cold temperature coming from the concrete through the floor to your feet. Carpet, tile, laminate or hardwood can be used with the drifloor squares. Last time I looked, Home Depot and Loews were selling it for around $6.99 for a 2'x2' piece. Definately adds to the cost of the floor, but well worth the comfort to your feet! Once I get the rest of the work done on my house, I will be installing it under my flooring where my table will get installed.