How to Move a Heavy Pool Table

While having a pool table can offer hours of recreation, moving a pool table requires some planning and lots of help.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A minimum of 4 people
• A pick up or trailer

How to Move a Heavy Pool Table

1. Plan ahead because pool tables are very heavy. If you are moving a pool table from one location to another you need to have at least four people on hand to help lift and carry it. You also need to have a pick up or trailer on hand to haul it.

2. Lift each corner of the pool table at the same time to move it rather than sliding it. This helps prevent damage to the the legs and feet. Move the pool table to the nearest door.

3. Lift, turn and set the heavy pool table on it's side.

4. Angle the pool table so that one end will move through the door then re-angle it as it moves to work the other end through the door. This can be tricky so make sure you clear everything out of the way.

5. Load the pool table onto the pick up or trailer and secure it with straps to keep it from moving around. This helps prevents scratches and chips.

6. Follow the same steps to move the pool table into your home.

7. Set the pool table back on it's legs once you have it where it will be set up. Level it after it is in it's spot.

Tips & Warnings

• Wrap the pool table with something like a blanket to protect the edges from being scratched.
• Removing the door and screen is sometimes necessary when moving a pool table.
• Floor slides under the feet of the pool table make it easier to move.
• Level the pool table after it is set in a permanent place.
• Consider hiring a professional mover to move your pool table.
• Pool tables are extremely heavy.
• Do not lean the pool table on the legs as this could cause damage to the leg.
• Avoid injury by lifting with your legs rather than your back.
• Pool tables can not be moved around tight corners without be disassembled.

Resources

• Disassembling a Pool Table for Moving
• Hiring a Professional Mover
• Easy Lift Moving Dollies for Pool Tables

[westernmom]

on 9/10/2009 What a job! But, you make it sound easier! 5

[skyedanzer]

on 5/31/2009 great advice on moving a pool table 5* recommended too

[sonni57]

on 5/25/2009 Moving a pool table can be a challenge thanks for the helpful tips.

[athome]

on 3/28/2009 great advice on moving a pool table 5* recommended too