Fortunately the four legs of a pool table help distribute the weight and greatly reduce the pressure on the floor.
Will pool table damage laminate floors.
I would like to put a slate topped pool table heavy in the room but i am concerned about the weight of it.
I am installing a floating laminate floor with a foam underlayment on a wood subfloor.
With a pool table we recommend using a wide foot rubber coaster to help distribute the weight over a wider area.
Linoleum is another excellent flooring option for underneath your pool table.
I question what thickness of laminate to get and a way to distribute weight enough not to damage floor.
Laminate fix fills and repairs nicks chips scratches burns small cracks and minor imperfections in laminate surfaces restoring the beauty of countertops backsplashes cabinet facings table tops vanities furniture and many other plastic laminate surfaces.
The short answer hardwood floors but you can still install a pool table on carpet or a rug with a few caveats.
We don t sell many plastic tables.
A little water goes a long way on a laminate floor.
For most areas of laminate flooring in your home a dry or dust mop may be all that is needed for regular cleaning.
Would i need to put anything like a small base above the pool table to distribute the weight better.
Linoleum stays in place and will keep your pool table level.
Pool table on vinyl laminate floorting questions.
If balls ever get knocked off the table they will not do too much damage to the floor.
What i read in the previous thread was yes but don t put anything heavy on the other side of the room because the floor may buckle between these two heavy object because it can t expand and contract properly.
As you well know a stable foundation is essential to properly leveling a pool table and keeping it level for that matter.
We make laminate fix in 29 commonly used colors.
The problem with laminate floors is that too much water seeps into the cracks between the planks and can cause swelling and damage that is irreversible.
The big consideration when installing a pool table on a hardwood floor is its weight.
It will also keep the pool table in place which is safer for the laminate flooring joints.
The rubber coasters will help to disburse the weight of the legs to prevent any denting scratching or even damage to the subfloor below.
Basically will a floating laminate wood floor withstand the weight of a pool table.
For this reason we always recommend installing pool tables on hard surfaces like wood or concrete.
Let me quickly add something about wood finishes.
A full size slate pool table is very heavy and usually weighs in the vicinity of 1 000 pounds.
The durability of linoleum makes it easy to clean and long lasting.
This is in the living room on the first floor of my house.
Sticky or dirty sections.