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Have you been thinking about building a games room in your home? A pool table is a classic addition to a games room; there’s something about the sound of clacking pool balls that brings excitement to the air. Planning a pool room in your home involves selecting the pool table frame and felt work to match the theme of your room, as well as determining the size of the table you’ll need and the room requirements for fitment.
Here is a brief guide to everything you need to know about building a pool room in your home.
Dimensions for your Pool Table
Pool tables come in three different sizes:
Tournament size = 9-foot table.
Playing area: 50 inches x 100 inches.
Outer dimensions: 64’’ x 114’’
Professional size = 8-foot table.
Playing area: 46” x 92’’
Outer dimensions: 60 inches by 106 inches.
Bar size = 8 or 7-foot table.
Playing area: 38 inches by 76inches.
Outer dimensions: 52” x 90”
The top selling pool table for home over the recent years has been the seven-foot bar size. If you purchase an antique table, the dimensions may vary slightly depending on when and where the table was manufactured.
Setting Your Perimeter Clearance
The area around the pool table is just as important as the table itself. You need to have ample clearance around the edges of the table to stretch out for a shot. The best rule of thumb is to position the table in the room with 3 feet of clearance as a minimum on all sides. If you think space may be tight, you can mock up the dimensions of your table on the floor of the room and see if you have enough space to squeeze it in.
What to do about the Noise?
You may find the sound of pool balls clacking and your friends enjoying themselves around the table in an exciting game of nine-ball. However, there are others in your family who may not appreciate the added noise. If the sound of a pool game is an issue, consider making your pool room in the basement or in the garage where the sounds of a competitive game cannot be heard in the main house.
Don’t Have Enough Space?
For those that don’t have space or an extra room available, consider using the dining room as your pool area. There are brands of pool tables that have a solid top cover which doubles as a dining room table. The table tops are fashionable and are available in a range of different styles and are easy to remove when you want to start a game.
Preparing the room for Delivery of Your Pool Table
Once you’ve placed the order for your brand new pool table from Home Leisure Direct, it’s time to prepare the room for the delivery. Make sure that you position the table on a level, flat surface. Do not put a rug under the legs of the table as it will disturb the precision leveling of the table, requiring servicing to restore the level to manufacturers specifications.
Install your lighting fixture before the table arrives. There are many different styles of lamps and shades to choose from. Ensure that you have enough chalk, cues, and racks ready to go the moment the delivery man pulls into the driveway. Your table should come fully assembled, ready to rack and roll.
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