Rug or no Rug?

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jnwilliams

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Getting a new table built for my pool room. Diamond pro 8' replacing olhausen 8'. It is going on faux hardwood planks on a slab. Is there any benefit/ detriment to a rug underneath the table? How much bigger should rug be than table? Would like some thoughts.
J
 
I would put a rug down. At least 5' on all sides. Mainly to help with acoustics, but also comfort on the feet. My table is on carpet and after 4 years of regular play, it hardly shows any sign of wear. I think it would look better too. Like a picture frame on the floor for your table.
Billy
 
bpeacock said:
I would put a rug down. At least 5' on all sides. Mainly to help with acoustics, but also comfort on the feet. My table is on carpet and after 4 years of regular play, it hardly shows any sign of wear. I think it would look better too. Like a picture frame on the floor for your table.
Billy
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No correct answer, but I am exactly the opposite of this. I vote no rug always. I had my table up on bare oak hardwood last time. The two houses before that were on epoxy treated concrete.

Also, rugs are no good if one has dust allergies as I do. I have a minimalist aesthetic however.
 
Maybe it's because I'm tall and wear leather sole shoes, but I've slipped while extended way over the table so many times that I always want a rug.

As a rule, I don't like carpet in houses.
 
DeeDeeCues said:
Maybe it's because I'm tall and wear leather sole shoes, but I've slipped while extended way over the table so many times that I always want a rug.

As a rule, I don't like carpet in houses.
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Felt billiards in Englewood ,Co is all hardwood and I only have two pairs of shoes that grip the floor while stretched out that do not slip.
Mile High billiards in Arvada ,Co is all carpet squares and give a much better non slip floor than the hard wood.
I vote for carpet around any table.
 
DeeDeeCues said:
Maybe it's because I'm tall and wear leather sole shoes, but I've slipped while extended way over the table so many times that I always want a rug.

As a rule, I don't like carpet in houses.
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I agree with your rule about no carpet, but I made an exception for the pool/theater room. It is upstairs and no shoes allowed. I mainly did it for the acoustics for the surround sound. I think I would put a rug down in any case.
 
bpeacock said:
I agree with your rule about no carpet, but I made an exception for the pool/theater room. It is upstairs and no shoes allowed. I mainly did it for the acoustics for the surround sound. I think I would put a rug down in any case.
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100%, I'd do the same. I have laminate flooring, but I put a heavy wool rug under the table. I'm a bit lax on the shoe thing, if someone really doesn't want to remove shoes, I don't sweat it if they are clean. I've suggested that people bring house slippers, that is what I use all the time.

A pool room is a bit different and concessions need to be made, but I'd go with a removable rug over carpet as a general rule.
 
jalapus logan said:
No correct answer, but I am exactly the opposite of this. I vote no rug always. I had my table up on bare oak hardwood last time. The two houses before that were on epoxy treated concrete.

Also, rugs are no good if one has dust allergies as I do. I have a minimalist aesthetic however.
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The dust allergies are a problem, I had them as a child and was in the ER a few times. I've outgrown them, but know your struggle.
 
jalapus logan said:
No correct answer, but I am exactly the opposite of this. I vote no rug always. I had my table up on bare oak hardwood last time. The two houses before that were on epoxy treated concrete.

Also, rugs are no good if one has dust allergies as I do. I have a minimalist aesthetic however.
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The dust is a great point. I sweep up enough chalk dust every couple of days to make an extra cube.
 
I built a sound proof room for a friend.
When we got to flooring we decided on the rubber snap together square that can be bought anywhere. They were 2 foot squares. Easy to cut and I cut them so tight they looked like the table was sitting on top of them. Reality is the table was on the slab.

Had great traction, soft underfoot, and simple to maintain.. Some of the packages were a bit off in color due to dye lots but it was a great floor.
 
Should have done a poll!

I have a wife from the school of the Big Lebowski, the rug really ties the room together. But it is, as stated, easier on feet, knees, cues.
 
My man cave has plush carpet with tile around the fireplace but I went with Berber carpet for the pool room. Super happy with it!
 
High quality, appropriate design indoor / outdoor low nap carpeting worked for me in a finished basement setting billiard area when I had home tables for 25 years. In the main part of the house, the carpet/ no carpet decision should be based on the main home's general flooring decor - if one cares about such things. In any event w/o carpeting a strong billiard stance almost requires the correct soled shoe choice.
 
garczar said:
Any over-soft 'squishy' flooring sucks. Good berber or those rubber gym mats are the nuts.
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I agree. My wool rug is about like a thick berber. I feel the same way about shoes. I have a bunch of shoes and boots (to the point that it is almost a problem), all but a couple are very firm foot bed, mostly all leather. The soft pairs make me tired and make my feet ache. We are designed to walk on firm surfaces, I never understood why someone would think squishy soles are better. Granted, I only wear shoes that fit very well.
 
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