When looking to buy pool table covering, it is important to consider several factors before making a purchase.
The pool table size and the style of pool table covering will directly impact the pool table’s functionality and the pool table covering’s durability.
It is important to consider pool table size and cover style together, as pool tables come in different sizes and each pool table fabric has a distinct look.
Here are the factors that need to be considered before buying a pool table covering:
Pool Table Size:
Before buying pool table covering, it is important to consider pool table size. Pool tables come in standard sizes that range from 4 feet to 9 feet long with 7 foot pool tables being most common in American homes. The standard width of a pool table is 8 feet wide; however, there are several larger options such as 9 foot long pool tables and 10 foot long pool tables available for homeowners who have the space for extra length. Most pool tables are 6 inches thick while some can be as thick as 1 inch.
Pool Table Covering:
The pool table covering you choose should be suited to your pool table size and style of the pool table. All pool table coverings are available in a wide range of colors, styles, and sizes so homeowners can find pool tables that match any decor or preference. For instance, Standard pool table coverings will fit all pool table types while billiard pool table cloth fits 7, 8, and 9 foot pool tables. There are also Ultra durable pool covers designed for extra durability to protect against heavy play by children and pets. Pool tables come in different surface materials and each has its own strengths and weaknesses:
Standard Pool Table Cloth:
Standard material used on most American pool tables – ideal for pool tables used occasionally.
Leather Pool Table Cloth:
Ideal pool material for pool tables used regularly by adults – offers a great playing experience.
Vinyl Pool Table Covering:
Durable pool cover fabric made of vinyl that provides the same amount of playability as a standard pool table cloth but is more resistant to spills and stains. The extra tight weave also makes this pool table covering very quiet. Vinyl pool covers are often used in game rooms or pool halls where noise can be an issue, however, high quality vinyl pool coverings are available in styles matching most decors so they can be used at home too.
Ultra Durable Fabric Pool Table Covers:
The ultra-durable pool covers are pool table coverings made of more tightly woven pool table fabrics. They are designed to stand up against the heaviest pool playing schedule and against stains from food, drink, and markers. The tight weave also makes this pool table covering very quiet, ideal for pool tables used regularly by adults or for pool tables located in a living area or dining room of a home where noise is an issue.
Ultra Durable pool table cloth with Ultra wear is available in all styles matching most decors so it can be used at home too.
Pool Table Accessories:
Along with pool table covers, pool table accessories such as pool balls, billiard cues, and pool pockets will influence your choice as well as your level of enjoyment when using your pool table.
Pool Balls:
Pool balls come in sets of either 2 or 3 pool balls. Pool balls are made from different materials including pool table balls made of fiber or plastic pool balls that are more durable than pool tables balls made of solid wood pool balls which are the traditional choice for pool tables.
Billiard Cues:
A pool cue is a stick used to hit the pool ball during a shot. A standard length cue is 57 inches long; however, shorter and longer cues can be purchased. Most billiard cues have a butt end made of wood with the remainder being wrapped in leather at both ends depending on what material your pool table features, you may need to purchase a cue adapter so your new 1 piece of pool cue will fit your two piece pool table.
Conclusion
The pool table covering you choose should be suited to your pool table size and style of the pool table. All pool table coverings are available in a wide range of colors, styles, and sizes so homeowners can find pool tables that match any decor or preference.
