How to Store a Disassembled Pool Table

Pool is a popular game for families and friends.

This is a good time to ask for help from family or friends to store your disassembled pool table. Storing a pool table that is disassembled will make the move easier for the movers. Whether you need to store a pool table for a long period of time or short-term, the same precautions need to be taken. You can feel confident that by following these storage procedures your pool table will remain in pristine condition.

Things You'll Need

• Heavy plastic sheet
• Tape
• Blankets
• Plastic bag

Instructions

1. Choose a climate controlled facility when storing outside the home. Select a storage building with air conditioning and heat to maintain a steady temperature between 55 and 80 degrees. Having a controlled temperature will prevent warping and mildew from ruining the pool table.

2. Lay a large, heavy plastic sheet on the floor for the slate. A pool table will have three slate pieces that measure approximately 32 by 48 inches. Each piece will have a wood backing that must stay attached to the slate. Place a piece of the pool table slate on the plastic. Continue to stack the second and third pieces of slate on top of the first piece of slate. Wrap the slate tightly with the plastic and secure with tape.

3. Flip the table frame upside down and wrap it in a heavy blanket to protect the finish. Secure the blanket with tape. Place the wrapped frame on top of the wrapped slate.

4. Wrap each side rail and each table leg separately. Wrapping individually will prevent the wood from rubbing together and damaging the finish. Place the wrapped legs and rails on top of the wrapped frame and slate.

5. Wrap each wood pocket in a towel. Wrapping separately will prevent the wood from rubbing together and causing damage. Secure with tape and place the pockets on the top the of rails and legs. Pockets other than wood can be wrapped together.

6. Fold the felt and place in a plastic zip bag. Include the screws that were used to attach the slate to the table and place in the same bag with the felt.

Tips & Warnings

• Bubble wrap can also be used to wrap and protect the table parts.

• Two or people are needed to move the heavy slate pieces.

• Moisture will damage slate. Wrapping the slate tightly will help prevent moisture from collecting into the slate.

References

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