If you are attempting to move a pool table yourself, figuring out what to do will be your initial issue. You will be completely dismantling the pool table, doing a bit of heavy lifting with a couple of strong people, and installing it while making it perfectly level. While it is possible to take on the task of moving a pool table with a couple of friends, you should seriously think about getting hiring a professional. Oakland Pool Table Movers has great technicians who have moved every type of pool table from complex ball return tables to simple furniture style tables. We have the expert knowledge to take it apart carefully, label, and pack each part and then assemble the pool table into your house.
D.I.Y. approach
Doing it yourself is a valid option. You just need to be handy, systematic person, with excellent carpentry ability, some tools, and have a few strong friends. Really, billiard tables are heavy. The bed under the felt is made from stone. Keep in mind that disassembling a pool table is more complicated than it seems. It is not a dining room table with a few legs to unscrew and leaves to take out. Removing the felt from the slate is a tricky process that may leave one dumbfounded. Putting it back on is every bit as hard. A pool table is probably one of the hardest objects you could have to move. It’s bulky, heavy, wide, and very delicate.
This DIY approach could be dangerous to you and to the pool table. It is common to make the mistake of attempting to treat it like a hutch or dresser by getting a bunch of friends to help, and then twisting it in all directions to fit through the door. Regrettably, these types of maneuvers often result in injury to you or any of your helpers, and you could also distort the slate or even break a component. If you are really curious about how to properly move a pool table, the steps you should follow are below. Please read thoroughly and carefully. Oakland Pool Table Movers will direct you through this process.