Getting a pool table through a standard size door usually isn t a problem because most are assembled onsite in sections.
Build a pool table room.
With screws in every 12 inches carefully secure strips to the edges of the table.
Though maintenance such as changing light bulbs is expected the last thing you want is someone standing on your table to reach the fixture to anchor it or fiddle with the wiring.
The ideal pool cloth for your billiard table is typically a blend of 75 percent wool and 25 nylon called baize.
That is your most important task at this stage.
Other pool table builder would prefer wool where a pure wool quality for pool table cloth is used on the professional circuit.
The underside is fitted with a honeycomb grid to preserve the top from warping.
We recommend leaving at least two feet between the table edge and all walls.
Keep in mind that you can really build any size or shape pool table you want but typically most people are seeking to build a regulation size pool table.
The table includes built in compartments for the rack cue sticks and billiard ball tray.
Cut out spaces in the strips for the pockets.
Sometimes a room can fit a pool table but not necessarily allow for anything else.
Thankfully you don t need barn doors.
It will be very cramped but if that is what you have to work with it will do.
Lighting over the pool table needs to be installed and operable before the table is moved into place.
It s important to imagine your space with people chairs furniture and decor.
That is a minimum.
A standard formula for calculating square footage needed to play around the table is as follows.
The dimensions of a standard pool table are 4 5 x 9.
Getting it through the door.
Size and square footage.
For pool table ledges cut 50 inch wood strips for each of the six pieces.
This usually weights 22 ounces per linear yard.
You need room for your diy pool table and space around the table to position for shots and use your new table.