How to Move a Pool Table

Do you remember how you got that massive pool table in your house in the first place? Of course, the company professionals had it disassembled into pieces and then got it reassembled at your home, where it was supposed to remain for a long time. But in certain circumstances you might need to shift your pool table to somewhere else, may be to an altogether new place or a place only a few blocks away. Sometimes you may only want it to reposition it in the next room for remodeling purposes. The point is, moving a pool table is not as easy as one might think. The safest option is to call those professionals again and let them do the job. You'll need to pay a hefty amount for that, but at least your table would be safe in the professional hands.

However, if you decide against the idea and choose to move the pool table yourself, think several times before doing it, as there is a lot of risk involved in it. Drop the idea of carrying the task on your own, no matter how heavily built you are. Call in a few burly guys who have a penchant for weightlifting to help you out.

How to Move a Pool Table
You can move the pool table in two ways, carrying in on a dolly or by disassembling it and then reassembling again. Whichever method you might use, an equal amount of risk is involved in both the methods. The slate of the pool table is the most susceptible part that is likely to get damaged due to mishandling. It doesn't have anything to hold a grip on, hence, lifting it becomes difficult. Also, the slate is composed of three parts, and damage to any one part means the replacement of the whole slate, which is a pretty expensive affair. The other component that is at risk is the cloth covering, which is vulnerable to tearing. If the table is old, the cloth is even more likely to tear.

If you have decided to move the table yourself, you may choose to proceed according to either of the ways.

Using a Dolly
Get a four-wheeled, flat dolly and cushion its ends so as to prevent your table from scratching. Hold the dolly steady in position and ask your buddies to carefully lift the table on its side and mount it on the dolly. Roll the dolly with the table to its new position. Another way of using a dolly is very much similar to a lift jack. Roll the dolly under the pool table, jack it up to the level of the table, dismount the table and roll it off to its new position.

Disassemble a Pool Table
Disassembling and reassembling the pool table minimizes the risk of scratching, but the technique of assembling requires some level of expertise. Carefully read the manufacturer's instructions and disassemble the table piece by piece. Mark each piece for the convenience of reassembling it. Detach the rails and the pockets attached to it. Unscrew the slate from the cabinet holding it. Lift the table on its edge and transport it in the same position to its new location. Do not place the slate on its surface until it is mounted on the table.

Moving pool tables is such a difficult task that it has become a business in its own. You can hire a professional service for about $500 from the host of companies that deal in this business. Buying a folding pool table is a good option if your business needs you to shift places frequently. Though this article guides you on moving a pool table, it is strongly recommended that you rely on expert help rather than attempting to do it yourself.