Picking Out a Pool Table
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For many people, the perfect home includes a pool table, but there are many questions to ask before you can go out and buy a pool table, here are three of the most common questions to ask before purchasing a pool table.
What size pool table should I buy?
This question can be answered by measuring the room that will house the pool table. There are three common sizes of pool tables, 7 feet, 8 feet and 9 feet. For most people a 7 foot pool table can be played comfortably in a 12 X 15 foot room. An 8 foot pool table can be played comfortably in a 12.5 X 16.5 foot room and a 9 foot pool table can be played comfortably in a 13 X 18 foot room.
What kind of pool table should I buy?
This all depends on why you want a pool table. If you are buying a pool table for the kids then choose a table that is easy to clean and will stand up to wear and tear. If the table is for adults, choose something that is quality built and very stylish. If the pool table will be used as furniture, pick out a piece that you think will fit your room nicely.
What kind of slate should I use?
Slate varies by the amount of pieces on the table (1 or 3 piece) and the thickness of the slate, usually ¾, 7/8 or 1 inch thick. A one piece slate is very hard to maneuver, most home owners are better off with a 3 piece unit, especially since it gives the user the ability to adjust the leveling. As for the thickness of the slate, ¾ slate comes in one piece and is usually the most affordable. 7/8 slate is usually a great product, but not for use with professional tables, and the 1 inch slates is the not only the thickest but the heaviest, making it the most stable and precise.
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