Pool Table on Hardwood Floor

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I'm about to move to a new house, and my pool table (9' Brunswick Gibson) will occupy a room with brand-new hardwood flooring. Even though the table weighs over 1000 lbs, I'm pretty sure that a good, accidental bump would probably move it, which means probably UNlevel it, too. My question is: should I put a pad of some sort under the legs? If so, any recommendations?

Thanks.

George (soon to be in Northern Virginia - moving from Sacramento)
 
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I'm about to move to a new house, and my pool table (9' Brunswick Gibson) will occupy a room with brand-new hardwood flooring. Even though the table weighs over 1000 lbs, I'm pretty sure that a good, accidental bump would probably move it, which means probably UNlevel it, too. My question is: should I put a pad of some sort under the legs? If so, any recommendations?

Thanks.

George (soon to be in Northern Virginia - moving from Sacramento)
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Just put some non skid strips on each leg with 2 way tape.
Good shooting..
 
I would be very surprised if you had trouble with the table moving. Didnt many of the older pool rooms have hardwood flooring?

If your really concerend you could place an area rug under it, but I would want it large enough to be able to take a stance and have both feet on the rug.
 
Im somewhat cringing at the sound of the cue ball accidently coming off the table onto the hardwood....throw a nice rug under that table for "just in case" insurance.

Zach
 
And the ball will roll for ever on hardwood LOL. But instead of saying "nice shot" you can always give the Tap Tap Tap when the floor is wood :)
 
Custom order a large rug made out of high quality carpet. It will cost you about 500.00 for one the size you need. They're very nice and will hold up for a long time. Get a pad the same size also. Just a suggestion. I think mine is 12'X17'. I'll post a pic of it tomorrow.
 
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Here's a pic. It's made from the good stuff. My wife said she paid 700.00 for it and the pad.
 

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Thanks for all your replies, everybody. Looks like the majority say to put down a carpet of some kind. That's probably what I'll do. Now...to find the right one!

Thanks again.
 
I like the nostalgia of the wood floor but if you play a lot---carpet is much easier on the feet and knees.
 
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I like the nostalgia of the wood floor but if you play a lot---carpet is much easier on the feet and knees.
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I've heard that a cork floor is the best. I don't know how much it'll cost, but it sounds great. You would have to have a moisture barrier underneath it, though.

Barbara
 
Barbara said:
I've heard that a cork floor is the best. I don't know how much it'll cost, but it sounds great. You would have to have a moisture barrier underneath it, though.

Barbara
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Cork would do great, and might be reasonable at a Home Depot or Lowes if you can do it yourslef. But it could run from 5 to 10 per square foot. Carpet will be much cheaper and still hold up well if you get a good quality.

Hal's looks like a product from WundaWeave, I believe they shipped out of California. What he has is a heavy nylon carpet that should last a long time, but it may need an occasional rake ran accross it to keep it looking good :D

You might consider going with a lower nap carpet, either loop construction commercial (some look very nice), berber, or a low cut pile. Be careful with any loop construction though as if you get a snag in it you need to snip it off or it will run if caught.

Milliken makes a nice line of carpet called Games People Play. There is a billiard theme in this line that is a green background with pool balls on it. I think it comes in a 13'2 width instead of the 12'. Which would give you a little more room around the table but of course run a little higher than the 12' width (if purchasing same price range carpet). I used 15' wide carpet under my table so I never have to step off the carpet, unless I miss LOL.

If your not installing it I would recommend getting it bound around the edges. It looks nice and is a must if you get a loop construction carpet. Of course you may not need this if you get something as heavy as Hal's, the fiber is so long it covers the edges on its own!

If its a low, tight carpet you dont have to use a pad. Commerial carpets or low tight cut piles are designed to perform well without a pad. Some like a pad for more comfort under foot. Others dont like to play on a padded floor as they feel it wheres them out a little if it has too much cusion. You will have to make the call there.

When using a pad you will probably have to re-level the table after it settles. You may have to do this no matter what if the carpet if very thick.

Hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Woody <------ an ex- carpet guy ----- can you tell? :D
 
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