7 Tips For Your New Pool Table
If you have recently purchased a pool table, then congratulations! You have entered the world of billiards. You will have fun and entertainment for the whole family for years to come. However, if you want that pool table to look like it did the day you bought it there are a few tips to taking care of pool tables that you should know. <br><br>Just follow these 7 tips to taking care of pool tables so that your table will last forever.<br><br><br>1. Typically your pool table will come with a brush. If not you will buy an accessory package that will contain one. During the lifetime of the table but especially within the first 3 months you want to brush the pool table felt as much as possible. You must stroke the brush in one direction from one end to the other. Do NOT brush in a circular motion. If you would prefer vacuuming the cloth you can just remember to also go in one direction. <br><br>In brushing or vacuuming this will help prevent dirt and foreign objects from staying and causing scratches on your cloth. <br> <br>2. Many times you will receive a thin plastic cover with the order of your pool table. It is highly recommended that if you didn't get one to go out and buy one. It is also recommended that if the cover you have is clear to purchase one where light can't get through.<br><br>Anytime that you are not playing pool you should cover your table. This prevents dust, moisture and light from penetrating it which may cause wrinkles or loosen the cloth.<br><br>3. I have seen many people chalk their cue stick right above the table. This is a big no-no! Do not chalk your cue near the table. Every time you chalk some of the chalk falls off the end of the cue and when it gets on the cloth of your table can cause damage. Many times it will leave little spots of deposit that cannot be simply brushed away.<br><br>4. Your table has beautiful wood sides and you want to keep them that way. To do this the sides need to be dusted regularly. You should use an agent for dusting which doesn't leave or form any residues. Also after every time you play you should wipe down the top of the rail with a clean cloth. The rail will be touched throughout the game leaving fingerprints. Fingerprints contain oil which can damage the surface over time.<br><br>5. When your new pool table is all set up check the pockets for loose staples. Any loose staples or screws can scratch or chip your billiard balls.<br><br>6. Although you might think its no big deal to place something heavy on your table or for you to sit on your table it can be. Even though the table weights 4 times more than you and is made from 1" slate any unwanted weight may cause damage by breaking of the seals.<br><br>7. Another cause of breaking the seals is by moving the pool table after it has been installed into position. Doing so can cause seals to break between the slate which can cause a dip or lip in the cloth.<br><br>The texture and quality of the surface of a pool table constitutes to a satisfying game. You spent thousands of dollar on this beautiful furniture and game. Protect your investment!
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