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? asked in Home & GardenDo It Yourself (DIY) · 4 weeks ago

Pool table on wheels on laminate planks?

I have a pool table on moving tripod wheels (each leg supported by three all wheels). Going to install 8x72 (and 8mm thick) LifeProof vinyl click rigid core planks on top of underlayment (considering Quietwalk Plus) on top of concrete in a basement. Will the click locks of the plank be in danger from the weight? And will it also be in danger when I roll to other locations (I want to use the space for multiple purposes)?

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  • Anonymous
    3 weeks ago

    Moving a pool table with most type of casters and wheels will ruin any flooring.  There are sliders and large wheel dollies that would work, but you would need four people to do it.  Just buy a pool table lift sized for the weight of your table.  $200 to $300 and that is the one and only do-it-yourself you have.

  • 4 weeks ago

    YOUR weight would be more of an issue than the table.

  • Anonymous
    4 weeks ago

    Years ago, there were airliners  and women's fashion changed to high stiletto heels.   And the heels would punch through the walkway floor of the airplane. See the Elizabeth Taylor movie "Butterfield 8" to see what she did to Lawrence Harvey. The point being is that unless your floor is designed for the service intended, there are situations where the product will be damaged.  And, it is not covered by warranties, etc.  because it is abuse.  My guess is that a residential grade flooring would be damaged by a heavy, professional type pool table.  I think you will indent the laminate over time and have the imprint of the rollers.  You can put some something down to protect the flooring when you move it.

  • 4 weeks ago

    you are correct -- laminate is NOT designed for the ground pressure those wheels will exert.  please consult your flooring sales guy for alternate solutions  [think it out ... there are 12 wheels, each less than one half square inch bearing surface.  the whole thing weighs how much?  divide weight by 4 ... equals constant psi pressure]  another idea -- get a dozen stiff sliders about 2x2 or larger at Walmart -- put those under the wheels and then slide the pool table on the floor instead of rolling it.  you'll want hard sliders with felt or fabric undersides (not the ones for carpet) -- grampa

  • Anonymous
    4 weeks ago

    On LVT planks should be ok ( I am guessing pool table on wheels is not going to be made of slate) - but not on something that is going to deform underneath it. Consult manufacturers, but my guess is that the underlayer will NOT be recommended for use in areas subjected to heavy rolling loads. The people who will know what kind of flooring will be suitable are pool table installers - check them out. You also want a floor that will forgive the odd stray ball.

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