When Going To Purchase Pool Tables
Posted: Friday, February 12, 2010
by Annie Deakin
Annie Deakin
Purchasing pool tables for your home can be fun. But it can be daunting, too, as there is much to consider.
No matter what, though, people will be able to determine what kind of player you are based on the table you buy.
And following are things you should consider when out purchasing.
How Much to Spend
What kind of money you want to spend is definitely important. If you play a lot or are serious about it, then you might want to plunk down a lot. Expensive tables are usually made of quality wood and will last a long time.
Table Size
Is it for a large playroom or a smaller den? Then you'll want to buy accordingly.
A smaller table, though, will not last as long. If people sit or lean on it a lot, it will become deformed more quickly because it's not reinforced well.
A larger table will most likely be built with more quality and have strengthened reinforcements. This will allow for more durability against people leaning or sitting on it frequently.
Obviously, though, you'll need the space for this kind of table.
Table Material
For the serious player, only real slate will do. It will make the playing surface more even. However, be aware of this - one piece of slate is less even because it's hard to balance one piece. Three pieces of slate is ideal. Slate is very durable, too.
For the less serious, material that isn't slate might do. While not as durable, it's also less expensive and is often thought to be a good choice if children play frequently.
Table Function
Of course the table will be used to play pool, so what is meant by this? Again, it boils down to your intent.
If you are a serious player, you might see this purchase as an investment that will bring you many years of play. You might spend more money in this light.
However, if you're not serious or if you have kids, you might be looking at this as a purchase for a few years of enjoyment only. In this vein, you might not spend as much.
Cloth
On a piece of slate that is unframed, your surface is almost certainly going to be uneven. The cloth is usually glued directly onto the top of the slate. This reveals any and all imperfections that result from the process of gluing.
On framed slate, this will not be an issue. Framed slates have a backing, which is what the cloth is stapled to. Because of this, the stretched cloth across the slate has no imperfections whatsoever. The playing surface is usually perfectly flat.
Legs/Support
You can usually choose whatever suits you. You can opt for straight or curved legs with no ornamentation. Or you can choose legs that are artistically decorated. Just make sure the legs are sturdy and can support the table well.
Color
This applies to the wood the table's made from as well as the cloth you'll be shooting on.
You can select wood color that will be dark, light, or medium in color. It's almost always up to what suits you or your house.
The cloth can also be colored to match the table's surroundings. Red and blue are common nowadays, but traditional green is still what many choose, too.
Annie is an expert furniture and interior design writer. Her current area of specialism is table linens, furniture sale and bed sale
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