First understand that all carpet even thin carpeting normally rests on some type of foam padding.
Carpet under pool table.
Tile will give you the option to be creative and make a unique design that will work well with your pool table.
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Also if the pool table is a similar color to the flooring the rug will help highlight the table.
Tile is a good option for those looking to put a nice flooring under their pool table.
They look nice and frame the space.
They had several guys lift one end roll the carpet under then set that end down on the carpet lifted the other end and rolled the carpet under that end.
Instead your installers will lift the table one end at a time and roll the carpet beneath it.
Installing a pool table on carpet.
Get some funiture sliders and place each one on each side of the pool table underneath for easy sliding out of the room or if it does nt fit through the doorway.
Spend the extra money and buy a good quality carpet.
A rug that is very thick or a rug placed on top of carpet can cause leveling issues.
It does two things.
Besides the obvious divots that a pool table makes in carpet you should also think about wear and tear from foot traffic.
Protects your carpet from collecting moisture beneath the surface and adds added comfort.
It is pertinent that the pool table is placed on the rug by a professional.
Over time the padding on your carpet will compress under the weight of your pool table.
I should have mentioned that our pool table is a regulation 9 inch thick slate table.
However tile has a few drawbacks.
A rug while quiet the sounds of the pool table.
Then you can lay carpet down on one side of room and get help lifting the one end up to slide carpet underneath and do the same for the other.
Another good thing about tile is that it is easy to clean if any food or drinks are spilled.
Carpet can also dampen the noise of the balls especially on hardwood or with a vaulted ceiling.
Pool tables can be placed on top of rugs.
Even rugs on top of wall to wall carpet.
For this reason carpet with a commercial weave won t show walk around traffic like regular domestic carpet does.
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