Pool Table Storage

Your family pool table can be a great source of fun and family bonding. Whether you’re having guests over or just enjoying some household time, a good game of billiards is always entertaining. However, these tables are very expensive and if you take the leap to buy one, of course you want it to last for a long time–even when your basement runs out of room. If you find yourself suddenly needing to move or clear up space, don’t worry! You don’t have to part with your pool table. A storage unit is the perfect pool table storage option for you. Read on for tips on how to store your table.

Preparing for Storage

Properly Disassemble Your Pool Table

Pool tables usually come with instruction manuals for assembly and disassembly. To move the tables, they should be disassembled with the correct tools. Because pool tables are extremely heavy, we recommend disassembling as much as possible to make relocating your table as easy as possible. This will also save you room in your storage unit if the pool table isn’t the only item going in.

Wrap Each Piece for Storage

After taking your table apart, each piece should be individually wrapped in a moving blanket and labeled. This will help protect against dust, debris, and pests while your pool table is in storage. Avoid using plastic wrap as this could trap moisture, which can damage your table over time.

Move Carefully

Pool tables can be extremely heavy, so move with caution. Putting a pool table in storage is not a one man job and will require help, especially if you choose not to disassemble the table completely. Make sure you have the man power and the proper truck to get your table into storage safely.

In the Storage Unit

Elevate the Pool Table

Often, the concrete floors in storage units can trap and release moisture. This moisture could seep into anything touching the floor, so avoid sitting anything directly on the ground. You can use wood pallets to elevate your pool table so it doesn’t touch the storage unit floor. This will protect from extra moisture seeping into your table and potentially ruining it.

Invest in Climate-Controlled Pool Table Storage

Climate-controlled storage units control the temperature and humidity of the unit. Because pool tables are often made of wood and have felt pieces, they can be very susceptible to both temperature and humidity damage. Temperature changes cause objects to expand with heat and shrink with cold, which leads to warping over time. Humidity increases the odds of mold and mildew and can also lead to the warping and damage of your stored items. Make sure your pool table is in a climate-controlled storage unit to protect against these elements.