Tips For Choosing Pool Tables For Home Use
Deciding on the kind of a pool table that one want in their home is often a difficult choice. One may not know exactly where they will put a pool table, but they want one.
A pool table is a large piece of furniture. When one is thinking about the location of their pool table it is important to consider the amount of space the pool table will take,
and the number of people who will be moving around the pool table. Deciding on the size of the pool table will greatly depend on the size of the room where it is going to be kept and the ability of people to move around the table when it is in the room.
Pool tables are available in sizes ranging from 6' to 12'. In America most individuals select tables that are either 9 feet or 8 feet. These tables are the size that is used in international games. In England most of the tables are 6ft in size. This size became popular when the pubs introduced the six foot coin operated tables in the 70s' and 80s'.
The really inexpensive tables are made from plywood frames and have an MDF fiberboard bed. These tables have the cloth glued on and the bed pops onto the table. The pool tables come with folding legs or can have legs bolted onto the frame of the pool table. Because these tables come in small sizes and are really, really affordable most people get them as an introduction to pool for children. However, the tables do come in sizes up to 8 feet.
The table used in most residential homes is made with a wood veneer and has a three piece slate bed. This table has rubber cushions that have diamonds or spots to help the shooter eye their ball better. The tables usually do not come with a mechanized ball retrieval system. In some cases it is very hard to tell these pool tables from real hardwood tables, however they are lighter.
A pool table can easily serve a dual function. If the table is going to be used in a patio area one can get the tables that are made with water resistant materials and beds. These tables also have lids which can be attached when the table is not in use. With the lid on the table becomes a picnic table.
The design world has created many fascinating pieces of art using the basic design of the pool table. There are pool tables that are made to look like swimming pools, cars that are one can actually play pool on, and many other designs. A popular design currently on the market is a completely clear pool table that one plays on. This table has visible ball retrieval mechanisms and visible hydraulics to control the legs, but even the bed is a clear material.
Talking to a professional about the best pool tables to look at when trying to find the perfect table is the best way to learn about all of the design options that are available. Discussing the requirements and needs of the room, whether the table will be used as furniture in the home, or whether it will be something that is used on an occasional basis, will help in getting the best table.
