The short answer hardwood floors but you can still install a pool table on carpet or a rug with a few caveats.
Will pool table damage laminate floors.
Linoleum is another excellent flooring option for underneath your pool table.
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.
I question what thickness of laminate to get and a way to distribute weight enough not to damage floor.
Ask a typical salesman about laminate pool tables and he ll probably snort and say something like.
I am installing a floating laminate floor with a foam underlayment on a wood subfloor.
Sticky or dirty sections.
A little water goes a long way on a laminate floor.
If balls ever get knocked off the table they will not do too much damage to the floor.
Basically will a floating laminate wood floor withstand the weight of a pool table.
The durability of linoleum makes it easy to clean and long lasting.
The rubber coasters will help to disburse the weight of the legs to prevent any denting scratching or even damage to the subfloor below.
The big consideration when installing a pool table on a hardwood floor is its weight.
I would like to put a slate topped pool table heavy in the room but i am concerned about the weight of it.
Linoleum stays in place and will keep your pool table level.
For this reason we always recommend installing pool tables on hard surfaces like wood or concrete.
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.
Let me quickly add something about wood finishes.
With a pool table we recommend using a wide foot rubber coaster to help distribute the weight over a wider area.
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.
Fortunately the four legs of a pool table help distribute the weight and greatly reduce the pressure on the floor.
For most areas of laminate flooring in your home a dry or dust mop may be all that is needed for regular cleaning.
Pool table on vinyl laminate floorting questions.
It will also keep the pool table in place which is safer for the laminate flooring joints.
Again i don t care if your table has 9 coats of poly on it drop a ball on your rail and it can leave a dent.
12 27 2019 11 05 am just put in some free floating vinyl flooring planks does anyone know if this type of flooring will hold a pool table.
We don t sell many plastic tables.
A full size slate pool table is very heavy and usually weighs in the vicinity of 1 000 pounds.