Purchasing a pool table is a long-term investment that keeps on giving back. Much like purchasing a car. If you keep up on your maintenance your car will run smoothly and bring you and your family joy for years to come. Perhaps with time even be passed down to your kids or even your grandkids.
Many people talk themselves out of owning a pool table because they feel like it would take a lot of work to maintain a pool table. But, the truth is that it’s not really that hard. The main things to focus on are as follows:
-Having matching chalk to felt
-Making sure no one is scratching your felt with their cue stick tip when shooting.
-Not allowing pets on you table
-Watching out for jewelry and accessories that may scratch your table.
-Making sure drinks are not placed or spilled on your table.
-Excessive heat or sunlight can damage your table
-Long-term moisture can cause warp to your table
-Maintaining your cue sticks
-Getting your balls polished every so often
The best way to take care of a lot of these issues is to purchase a pool table cover. The covers come in many different colors and are made out of leather which looks really nice when draped over your table.
Brushing your table top also helps clean-up chalk and dust bunnies which have accumulated. Just make sure not to use a vacuum since you might end pulling up your cloth and nobody wants that unless you are ready to replace it.
Just remember your pool table is a piece of fine furniture and must be treated as such, with that in mind you are all set. Please give us a call with any question and remember we also offer matching hard table tops.